CER Burning Log

Changes in a Burning Log

Is mass conserved when wood or paper burns? Or is the mass converted to the energy that is released in the fire? Use the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning framework to build a scientific argument to answer this question. Your claim should include a mathematical representation of the burning of wood, such as a balanced chemical equation. Next, support your claim with evidence and scientific reasoning. You may conduct research to gather the evidence you need.

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Make a Claim Your claim should be a response to the question stated above.

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Cite Evidence Outline the steps of a scientific investigation that could provide evidence in support of your claim.

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Use Reasoning Justify how the data and knowledge count as evidence toward supporting the claim.

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Share your written argument so that it can be critiqued by one or more classmates. Listen closely and record their feedback. What flaws or weaknesses did your peers identify in your argument? If a counter-argument was proposed, do you agree or disagree with the reasoning?