Question

we use our five senses to make observations. once we make those observations, we can predict what might or has already happened. use the headings observation and prediction to classify each statement.
observation
prediction
it will be a long, hot summer.
my mother is going to cook spaghetti for supper next tuesday.
it is 85°f outside today.
my dog will bark at the vacuum cleaner, although he has never seen it before.
i smell onions.
my dog weighs 45 pounds.

Explanation:

Observations are based on current - sensed information. Predictions are about future or un - observed events. "It is 85°F outside today", "I smell onions", "My dog weighs 45 pounds" are based on current senses. "It will be a long, hot summer", "My mother is going to cook spaghetti for supper next Tuesday", "My dog will bark at the vacuum cleaner, although he has never seen it before" are predictions about future events.

Answer:

Observation: It is 85°F outside today, I smell onions, My dog weighs 45 pounds
Prediction: It will be a long, hot summer, My mother is going to cook spaghetti for supper next Tuesday, My dog will bark at the vacuum cleaner, although he has never seen it before