Scientific argumentation

Which is NOT a benefit of scientific argumentation?

• Achieving a deeper understanding of core ideas in science

• Create higher-order thinking

• Collaboration among learners

• Discourage engagement with topic

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True or False: There are 4 steps in the argumentation framework

Answer explanation

True, there is the big idea, qestion, claim, then evidence

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Give an example of a big idea that can be used to engage students if the topic is food chains

Answer explanation

A big idea can be to classify organisms based on what they eat.

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What do YOU think is the most important step in scientific argumentation?

• The big Idea

• Creating a question

• Creating a claim

• Supporting your claim with evidence

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What kind of resources can be used to find evidence for a claim?

How can you evaluate students’ abilities in presenting arguments?

• Check for a claim, and using reliable resources for evidence to support claim. Also appropriately defending or refuting arguments.

• Check for phonemic awareness when speaking

• Check for only online resources to support evidence

• Presenting argument with a loud and clear tone

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