Claim, Evidence & Reasoning in Science

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The Warriors are the best NBA team. Options: Claim statement, Reasoning statement, Evidence statement

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Claim statement

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The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. Options: Claim statement, Reasoning statement, Evidence statement

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Evidence statement

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The Warriors won the NBA championship this year which makes them the best team in the National Basketball Association. Options: Claim statement, Reasoning statement, Evidence statement

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Reasoning statement

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Peanut butter is a terrific snack.

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Claim

Front

Which statement is strong evidence?

• My family has a computer at home.
• My son loves Star Wars.
• In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.
• I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL

Back

In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.

Front

Scientific data to back up the claim. Tell me the numbers! Prove it!

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Evidence

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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A statement that answers the question.

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Claim

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Use Scientific ideas to show how the evidence supports the claim. Why? What it all means. Explain and discuss.

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Reasoning

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Which sentence best supports the idea: "junk food is bad for you." Options: My favorite junk food is hot chips, The average soda drinker has 2.5 glasses a day, Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%, You need to eat fruits and veggies to have a balanced diet

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Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%

Answer explanation

The statistic supports the idea by explaining one risk of eating junk food.

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Claim, Reason, or Evidence?

As of 2016, Coca-Cola sold its products to citizens in 90% of the countries in the world; Pepsi sold to the second highest percentage, at 75%.

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Evidence