Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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What is evidence?

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Facts that support a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Using scientific ideas to explain how evidence supports a claim.

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What does a claim do?

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It asserts something to be true.

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What is the relationship between evidence and claims?

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Evidence is used to support claims.

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What is an example of a claim?

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"The Earth revolves around the Sun."

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What is an example of evidence?

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Data from experiments that show the Earth orbits the Sun.

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What is an example of reasoning?

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"The seasons change because of the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun."

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What is the purpose of reasoning in an argument?

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To explain why the evidence supports the claim.

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How can you identify a claim in a statement?

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Look for a statement that asserts something as true.