Exploring Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning in Lessons

The video introduces the concept of science as the study of the natural world. It explains the learning target of supporting a claim with evidence and reasoning. The teacher elaborates on the definitions of claim, evidence, and reasoning, providing examples for each. Students are tasked with creating a video making five claims about themselves, supported by evidence. The video concludes with instructions on how to submit the assignment.

What is the main focus of today's science lesson?

• Art

• Science

• History

• Mathematics

What is science primarily concerned with?

• The study of languages

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of mathematics

• The study of the natural world

What is the learning target for the first science lesson?

• I can draw a picture

• I can write an essay

• I can support a claim with evidence and reasoning

• I can solve math problems

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key terms in the learning target?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Hypothesis

• Reasoning

What does a 'claim' represent in a science investigation?

• A question

• A statement of fact

• A hypothesis

• A theory

How do you know if a claim is true?

• By asking a friend

• By looking at the evidence

• By making a hypothesis

• By guessing

What is the purpose of reasoning in a science investigation?

• To make a hypothesis

• To ask a question

• To explain why the evidence supports the claim

• To state a fact

What evidence does the teacher provide to support the claim that she likes to run?

• A pair of running shoes

• A collection of medals

• A baseball uniform

• A book about running

What is the teacher's evidence for owning dogs?

• A dog collar

• Her dogs, Lily and Lola

• A dog toy

• A picture of a dog

What is the final task for the students in this lesson?

• Draw a picture

• Create a video with five claims and evidence

• Solve a math problem

• Write an essay