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Receiving and processing information
Textbook: pp. 27–29
GoalKnow the three steps of solving a problem: receive information, process it, draw a conclusion.
New words
problem, task · masalato compare · solishtirmoqtraffic light · svetoforcommand · buyruq
Explanation
We solve any problem in three steps. First we receive information. Second we compare it with what we remember and process it. Third we draw a conclusion and act. At a traffic light: the eyes see the red light, the brain remembers “red means danger”, and gives the legs the command “stop”.
Worked examples
The strawberry is pale red: we saw it, remembered that unripe ones are sour, concluded: we will wait a little.
We touched a snowball and it was very cold. Conclusion: we put on gloves.
Class activity
“Three steps”: three groups. A weather situation is given (“It is raining outside”). Groups act out receiving, processing and concluding.
Practice
1
The traffic light turned green. What conclusion does the brain draw?
we may cross the road
2
Which is the first step in solving a problem?
receiving information
3
The milk smells bad. What conclusion do you draw?
The milk has gone off, we do not drink it