Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What is a Claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or challenged.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is Evidence?

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Scientific data or facts that support a claim.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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What is Reasoning?

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The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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In the Claim Evidence Reasoning (C-E-R) framework, what does 'C' stand for?

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Claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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In the Claim Evidence Reasoning (C-E-R) framework, what does 'E' stand for?

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Evidence.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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In the Claim Evidence Reasoning (C-E-R) framework, what does 'R' stand for?

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Reasoning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Example of a Claim: 'The Earth is round.' Is this a claim, evidence, or reasoning?

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Claim.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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Example of Evidence: 'Studies show that 97% of climate scientists agree on climate change.' Is this a claim, evidence, or reasoning?

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Evidence.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What is the purpose of Reasoning in C-E-R?

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To explain how the evidence supports the claim.

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True or False: Evidence can be a personal opinion.

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False.