thinking skills [consequences] [C]

Consequences The invention of the gasoline engine made possible automobiles, airplanes, the oil industry and a great deal of pollution. If all the consequences could have been forseen at the time, electric or steam engines might have been used in cars. A new invention, a plan, a rule or a decision all have consequences that go on for a long time. In thinking about an action, the consequences should always be considered: An Example A man introduced rabbits to Australia to provide hunting for his friends. The immediate consequences were good for the hunters. The short-term consequences were also good because the rabbit provided an alternative source of meat. The medium-term consequences were bad because the rabbit multiplied so much that it became a pest. The long-term consequences were very bad because the rabbit spread all over Australia and did a great deal of damage to crops.

Every action or decision has a consequence. These can be immediate, short-term, medium-term or long term. Type your thoughts into the empty frames as to what you think the consequences might be for the examples given. These need to be short as you only have 75 character spaces available. To start the activity again just refresh the page.