Students analyze the causes of an event and determine its impact on future events. They develop an understanding of the importance of distinguishing between cause and consequence; identifying causes and consequences in various situations; and considering these concepts in a variety of circumstances. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions for teachers (introducing terms, identifying attributes of concepts, reinforcing concepts, applying concepts in everyday teaching, and assessing student understanding) and resources for students (introductory activities, data chart, student guide and self-assessment rubric).

This resource is part of the collection Tools for Thought.