CER Review

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What is a claim?

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A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.'

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Air is matter.

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Identify the reasoning in the following statement: 'Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.'

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This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? 'California has the highest ranked education system in the nation.' 'Twinkies performed better in taste tests than other snack cakes.' 'The school year began on August 18, 2018 and will end on June 4, 2019.' 'Yes, marbles do sink faster in salt water than fresh water.'

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The school year began on August 18, 2018 and will end on June 4, 2019.

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Define reasoning in the context of claims and evidence.

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Stating HOW or WHY the evidence supports the claim.

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What is evidence in a scientific argument?

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Facts, statistics, or data that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a claim in scientific writing?

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To present a statement or conclusion that can be supported by evidence.

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How can you identify a strong claim?

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A strong claim is clear, specific, and can be supported by evidence.

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

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A claim is a statement that can be argued or supported, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What role does reasoning play in a scientific argument?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.