Exploring the CER Framework in Biology

The video explores the speaker's curiosity and how it leads to scientific inquiry, using the example of red-eared slider turtles in winter. It introduces the Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) framework, demonstrating its application in scientific investigations and daily life. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reliable sources and critical thinking in forming conclusions.

What mindset does the narrator try to maintain despite not being good at certain activities?

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

• Competitive mindset

• Neutral mindset

What type of turtles did the narrator observe near their house in Texas?

• Snapping turtles

• Red-eared sliders

• Painted turtles

• Box turtles

What is the main purpose of the Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) framework?

• To organize a scientific investigation

• To develop a scientific explanation

• To design an experiment

• To create a hypothesis

In the CER framework, what does the 'C' stand for?

• Conclusion

• Claim

• Content

• Context

What was the narrator's main question about the turtles during winter?

• Do they hibernate, and if so, where?

• Do they migrate like birds?

• Do they stay in the water or leave the pond?

• All of the above

What is the term used to describe the winter survival strategy of red-eared sliders?

• Estivation

• Brumation

• Dormancy

• Hibernation

Why is it important to consider the source of information in scientific research?

• To ensure the information is peer-reviewed and factual

• To support personal opinions

• To find the most popular opinion

• To gather as many sources as possible

What physiological changes occur in red-eared sliders during brumation?

• No changes occur

• Increased activity levels

• Decreased oxygen needs and metabolic rate

• Increased metabolic rate

How can the CER framework be applied outside of science?

• To solve mathematical problems

• To write creative stories

• To learn new languages

• To evaluate claims in daily life

What should you do when you hear a claim from someone or read it online?

• Ignore it

• Accept it without question

• Share it immediately

• Consider the CER framework