Claim Evidence Reasoning FA

Daniel and David are having a debate about the correct order of claim, evidence, and reasoning in a scientific argument. Can you help them figure it out?

• claim, evidence, reasoning

• claim, reasoning, evidence

• reasoning, claim, evidence

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What does Evidence mean? 

• All scientific data that supports your claim
• An opinion
• Statement you believe to be true

What does Reasoning mean?

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

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. 

Provide an example of evidence that supports a claim in a scientific investigation.

• Personal opinions and beliefs

• Information from social media

• Data from experiments, observations, or research studies

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How do scientists use evidence to support their claims in scientific investigations?

• By guessing and making assumptions

• By ignoring evidence and relying on intuition

• By using evidence such as data, observations, and experiments.

What is an example of a claim?

• Mr. Brunt likes Star Wars

• In the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process.

• The data shows that when leaves are taken away from sunlight, they change colors.

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.

What does the "R" stand for in "CER?"

• relevant
• right
• reverse
• reasoning

Science teachers know how to mix ingredients safely during experiments and have to pay careful attention to measurements. Since you have to mix and use measurements while cooking, I believe this would help Ms. Ellis win the cooking competition.

This is an example of ________________________.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Example