Lesson 5: Possible or Impossible
Getting Started
Questions to Explore
- How can probability be measured?
- How do we use measurement to help us make decisions?
- How can the likelihood of an event be measured?
Facts and Definitions
- An impossible event is measured with zero.
- A possible event can measured anywhere between a zero and a one.
- A possible event is an event that could happen.
- A tall tale is a story where the main character does impossible things.
Summary of Skills
- Describe events as certain, impossible, more likely, or less likely to occur (M)
- Listen responsively to stories read aloud (LA)
- Retell a story (LA)
- Compose a variety of products using the writing process (LA)
- Respond to text through drama and art (LA)
- Understand story structure (LA)
Materials
- Pecos Bill by Stephen Kellogg
- Apple
- Banana
- Orange
- Paper sack
- Watch with a second hand
- Jump rope
Introduction
Review the idea that probability is a measure of the chance that something will happen. It may always happen, never happen, or sometimes happen. If something is possible, it could happen, and if something is impossible, it could never happen. Show your child the probability number line from yesterday's lesson and review the idea that an impossible event is measured with a zero on the number line because the chances of it happening are zero. A possible event can fall anywhere between a zero and a one. A possible event can be likely or unlikely.
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