A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter has 10 grams of protein per serving.

• Claim

• Evidence

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

• Air is matter.
• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

• Air is matter.
• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-2

NGSS.5-PS1-3

USA Today had an article titled "More districts should wake up to the benefits of later bells." The title of their article is ...

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Claim

• Opinion

What does Reasoning mean?

• A solid and reasonable argument
• A written response to a claim
• An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
• An opinion you believe in 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Students should be required to do community service.

• Evidence statement

• Claim statement

• Reasoning statement

What is the best definition for claim? 

• A statement you believe to be false. 
• A statement you believe to be true. 
• Evidence that proves something right. 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4