Vocabulary for Describing Possibilities and Probabilities

Objectives:
• Students will be able to describe possibilities and probabilities using common vocabulary words
• Students will be able to explain the subtle differences between possibilities and probabilities

Materials:
• Whiteboard
• Markers

Introduction:
Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today we’ll be exploring vocabulary related to possibilities and probabilities.

Activity 1: Vocabulary Definitions
Write the vocabulary words on the board and ask students to copy them down.
• Possibility
• Probability
• Unlikely
• Unlikelihood
• Possibly
• Likelihood
• Likely

Now, ask students to provide their own definitions of the words. Encourage them to work together to come up with the best definitions.

Activity 2: Discussion
Discuss the subtle differences between possibility and probability. Explain that a possibility is something that may or may not happen, while a probability is something that is likely to happen.

Activity 3: Examples
Ask students to provide examples of possible and probable scenarios.

Conclusion:
Review the concepts discussed and ask students to provide a summary of what they’ve learned.

Summary:
• Learned vocabulary related to possibilities and probabilities
• Discussed the subtle differences between possibilities and probabilities
• Provided examples of possible and probable scenarios