Minds On
How likely is it?
Select the correct answer.
Brainstorm
How did you choose?
Take a moment to reflect on the questions below:
- How did you decide which answer to choose?
- Did you use clues?
- What helped you choose?
Action
Likelihood
We can predict if something is going to happen.
The likelihood of an event happening:
- Impossible: no way it will happen
- Possible: could happen
- Certain: definitely will happen
Task 1: Impossible, possible, or certain?
Complete the Impossible, Possible, or Certain Activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable documents.
| Scenario | Impossible | Possible | Certain |
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Pigs can fly. |
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It will get darker in the night. |
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It snows in the summer. |
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I will laugh today. |
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An owl will have a birthday party. |
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If I roll a dice, I will get the number 5. |
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Winter comes after Autumn. |
- Can you think of another possible event?
- Can you think of another impossible event?
- How did you decide which word best described each event?
- Did you use your background knowledge to help you?
Press the Activity button to access Impossible, Possible, or Certain Activity.
Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)Task 2: Your turn!
Brainstorm a list of different events. Try to create two examples for each word: possible, impossible, and certain.
What are some events that are certain to happen?
- For example: Trees will grow buds in spring.
What are some events that will possibly happen?
- For example: I will explore a new game at recess.
What are some events that will definitely not happen?
- For example: I will select a marble from a box filled only with crayons.
Complete the My Impossible, Possible, or Certain Activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable documents.
| Events | ||
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| Impossible | Possible | Certain |
| Example: It is impossible that I will pick a marble from a box of crayons. | Example: It is possible that I will explore a new game at recess. | Example: Trees will grow buds in Spring. |
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Your examples: 1. 2. |
Your examples: 1. 2. |
Your examples: 1. 2. |
Press the Activity button to access My Impossible, Possible, or Certain Activity.
Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)Consolidation
Seasons & activities
Part 1: Your favourite season
Think of your favourite season and the activities you would do during that season. Reflect on the questions below:
- What season will you pick?
- What are you certain to do during that season?
- What are three things that you will certainly do?
- What are some things that are impossible to do during that season?
- What might you be doing (possibly) or probably be doing during that season?
Complete Your Favourite Season in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable documents.
| Think of your favourite season and the activities you would do during that season. According to the terms, complete the statements below: |
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Part 2: Impossible summer plans
What is something that would be impossible to happen next summer?
Try to think of one example of something that is impossible.
Use one of these sentence phrases below, or create your own:
- Next summer, it is impossible that I will…
- In the summer, it is impossible that I will
- Something that is impossible next summer is…
Complete the Impossible Summer Plans in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
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What is something that would be impossible to happen next summer? Try to think of one example of something that is impossible. |
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Impossible Summer Plans.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.