Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Evidence is _________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A explanation that connects the claim to the evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Which sentence is the CLAIM?

• Air is matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by 0.5g each time we pumped more air into it.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which sentence is the REASONING?

• Air is matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by 0.5g each time we pumped more air into it

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Students should NOT be required to do community service.

• Evidence statement

• Claim statement

• Reasoning statement

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

• reverse

• right

• reasoning

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

• equal

• energy

• evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is a good definition for evidence?

• A statement that answers a question

• Reasoning that explain your evidence

• Data/facts that support your claim

What are examples of evidence? (pick all that are correct)

• Data

• Observations

• Facts

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The statement "If a balloon gets warm, it will expand." is which of the following?

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The statement "the balloon got bigger, from 6 cm to 8 cm." is which of the following?

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• conclusion