Claims and Evidence
Authored by MARY HEINEMANN
Biology
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim?
It is a statement that can be supported by evidence
It is an expert's opinion about a specific topic
It is a general fact related to a particular topic
All of the above.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
Claim
Evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does Evidence mean?
All scientific data that supports your claim
An opinion
Statement you believe to be true
A statement of an opposing argument
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of evidence?
Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.
Football is more dangerous than baseball.
Baseball is a fun sport.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Eating too much sugar can increase a person's risk of many health problems, including weight gain, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a strong piece of evidence?
a personal opinion
measurements
data collected from a science experiment
information from a science article
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best example of a claim about a thunderstorm?
Yes, it is very rainy.
A one inch rainstorm deposits 27,514 gallons of rain on one acre.
No way!
Thunderstorms increase the chance of flooding.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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