CER: CLAIM, EVIDENCE, AND REASONING

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What is a claim in the context of CER?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that answers a question or addresses a problem, such as 'Air is matter.'

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What does evidence refer to in the CER framework?

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Evidence refers to the scientific data or observations that support the claim.

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Define reasoning in the context of CER.

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Reasoning is a justification that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is the purpose of making observations in scientific inquiry?

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Making observations involves using your 5 senses to gather facts and information.

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Provide an example of a claim.

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An example of a claim is 'Mr. Brunt likes Star Wars.'

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What is the relationship between evidence and claims?

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Evidence supports claims by providing scientific data or observations that validate the assertion.

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How can reasoning enhance the understanding of a claim?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim, making the argument more convincing.

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What is an example of evidence in a scientific argument?

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An example of evidence is 'We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.'

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What is the significance of the statement 'Air has weight'?

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This statement serves as a claim that can be supported by evidence and reasoning.

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How do claims, evidence, and reasoning work together in scientific arguments?

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Claims state the assertion, evidence provides support, and reasoning connects the two.