Predicting with Clues

Me with (Smart) Objects

7-8 years

20 min

Learning goal :

Learning to differentiate a human being from an "intelligent" machine

Pedagogical Intention :

Identify cognitive differences

Target skills :

Understanding that humans predict from experience.

Materials :

Weather clue cards

Detailed Procedure :

1. The teacher presents several clues. 2. Students formulate a prediction. 3. Oral justification. 4. Comparison with statistical prediction. 5. Summary.

Progress Indicators

The student justifies their prediction with experience-based reasoning.

Research Foundations

Cognitive psychology – inference.