Claim, Evidence & Reasoning in Science

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What is a Claim in science?

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A Claim is a statement that answers a question or presents an argument.

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What is Evidence in science?

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Evidence is the data or information that supports a claim.

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What is Reasoning in science?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim, providing the scientific ideas behind it.

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Identify the statement: 'The school year began on August 18 and will end on May 31.'

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This is NOT a Claim; it is a factual statement.

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Which statement is a Claim? 'California is the best state in the USA.'

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This is a Claim because it expresses an opinion.

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What does it mean to support a Claim with Evidence?

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It means to provide data or facts that back up the Claim.

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What is the purpose of Reasoning in a scientific argument?

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Reasoning connects the Claim and Evidence, explaining why the Evidence supports the Claim.

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Give an example of Evidence that supports a Claim about school uniforms.

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Attendance rates went up and behavior incidents went down at a school that required uniforms.

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What type of statement is 'Twinkies taste better than other snack foods'?

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This is a Claim because it expresses a personal opinion.

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What is the role of a Claim in a scientific argument?

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The Claim serves as the main point or assertion that is being argued.