Questions, Observations, and CERs

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What does the letter 'C' stand for in 'CER'?

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Claim

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What does the 'E' stand for in 'CER'?

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Evidence

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What does the 'R' stand for in 'CER'?

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Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A statement that answers the question or problem that students are investigating.

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What is evidence in the context of CER?

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Data or information that supports the claim.

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What is reasoning in the context of CER?

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An explanation that connects the claim to the evidence.

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Why is it important to have a claim in scientific inquiry?

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It provides a clear answer to the question being investigated.

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How can evidence be collected?

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Through observations, experiments, or research.

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What is an example of a claim regarding hot dogs?

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A hot dog is a sandwich.

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What is an example of evidence for the claim that a hot dog is a sandwich?

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Sandwiches have bread, meats, and condiments.