CER - Science

What does CER stand for?

• Create Evaluate Respond

• Consider Evidence Relevant

• Claim Evidence Reasoning

• Cause Examine Real-life

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the definition for a claim?

• A statement you believe to be false.

• A statement that you believe to be true.

• Evidence that proves something is right.

• An opinion

What does evidence mean?

• a statement that you believe to be true

• an opinion

• all scientific data that supports your claim

• an argument

What does reasoning mean?

• a good argument

• an explanation that connects your evidence to your claim

• a written response to a claim

• an opinion you believe in

I think peanut butter is a healthy snack.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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.

I believe it is a good idea to limit the amount of sugar in my diet.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

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

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!

• I believe that thunderstorms increase the chance of flooding.