MA1 - HOW TO WRITE A CER

HOW TO WRITE A SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION

Word Cloud

Why is it important for scientists to learn how to write about their scientific ideas? Answer with 1 or 2 key words.

Scientific explanation

Scientists need to use evidence to draw conclusions and communicate their findings!
Science is based on evidence.

• Classes

• Experiments

• Readings

• Videos

CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING

Multiple Choice

A statement or sentences that answers the question is known as:

• evidence

• claim

• reasoning

Multiple Choice

The scientific data or information that supports your claim is known as:

• evidence

• claim

• reasoning

Multiple Choice

The part that explains how or why your evidence supports your claim is known as:

• evidence

• claim

• reasoning

CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING

Watch the video: Doritos commercial
Answer the questions in the following slides.

Open Ended

In one complete sentence explain: What happened to the cat?

Open Ended

It looked like the dog did something to the cat........

Write 2 things form the video that support the idea that the dog did something to the cat.

Open Ended

Why do you think your evidence supports the idea that the dog killed the cat?

CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING

CLAIM: The dog killed the cat.

EVIDENCE:

·We observed the dog was burying the cat's collar.

·We observed the dog tried to bribe the owner with Doritos and a note that said: "You didn't see nothing."

·We observed the dog looked menacing to the owner.

REASONING:

When someone does something wrong, they often try to hide clues and convince others not to tell. The dog did both things, so it's likely the dog killed the cat.