Notes
SPI 0807.Inq.4: Cause and Effect
Note: Cause and effect refers to a connection or
relationship between two actions or events
 Here is a way to think about this topic:
..if you do this one action then this other action will occur
-The cause: is the first action or event
-The effect: is the resulting consequences
Example:
In first period a student has a headache and is sleepy. The
night before they stayed up late watching a funny TV show
until 1:00 A.M.
 Identify the cause and effect in this situation.
Notes
SPI 0807.Inq.4: Cause and Effect
Example:
In first period a student has a headache and is sleepy. The
night before they stayed up late watching a funny TV show
until 1:00 A.M.
 Identify the cause and effect in this situation.
The cause (first action):
was staying up late until 1:00 A.M.
The effect (resulting consequences):
headache & being sleepy
Notes
SPI 0807.Inq.4: Cause and Effect
Reminder:-The cause: is the first action or event
Reminder: -The effect: is the resulting consequences
Match the following causes and effects
(Just write the number with the letter next to it)
Causes
Effects
(1) Driver presses the gas pedal
(A) A chemical reaction occurs
(2) Two substances are combined (B) Student earns a 100 on a test
(3) Student studies for one hour
(C) Car travels fast
Notes
SPI 0807.Inq.4: Cause and Effect
Match the following causes and effects
Causes
Effects
(1) Driver presses the gas pedal
(A) A chemical reaction occurs
(2) Two substances are combined (B) Student earns a 100 on a test
(3) Student studies for one hour
(C) Car travels fast
Cause: (1) Driver presses the gas pedal
Effect: (C) Car travels fast
Cause: (2) Two substances are combined
Effect: (A) A chemical reaction occurs
Cause: (3) Student studies for one hour
Effect: (B) Student earns a 100 on a test