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WorksheetsCER - Science
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does CER stand for?
Create Evaluate Respond
Consider Evidence Relevant
Claim Evidence Reasoning
Cause Examine Real-life
What is the definition for a claim?
A statement you believe to be false.
A statement that you believe to be true.
Evidence that proves something is right.
An opinion
What does evidence mean?
a statement that you believe to be true
an opinion
all scientific data that supports your claim
an argument
What does reasoning mean?
a good argument
an explanation that connects your evidence to your claim
a written response to a claim
an opinion you believe in
I think peanut butter is a healthy snack.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
Eating too much sugar can increase a person's risk of many health problems, including weight gain, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
I believe it is a good idea to limit the amount of sugar in my diet.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
Which of the following is NOT a strong piece of evidence?
a personal opinion
measurements
data collected from a science experiment
information from a science article
Which of the following is the best example of a claim about a thunderstorm?
Yes, it is very rainy.
A one inch rainstorm deposits 27,514 gallons of rain on one acre.
No way!
I believe that thunderstorms increase the chance of flooding.
Which examples is the best example of evidence?
My family has a computer at home.
My husband loves Star Wars.
In a recent scientific study, 78% of students enjoy doing community service.
I believe the chiefs are the best NFL football team.
"I think that school should start at 9:00 am instead of 8:00 am," is an example of
a claim
evidence
reasoning
According to a data table there were 3 times as many Air Jordan shoes sold than other shoes types. This an example of ...
a claim
evidence
reasoning
Air Jordans are the coolest shoe on the market. This is an example of
a claim
evidence
reasoning
Summer is the best season of the year.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
The temperatures in the summer, on average, are warmer than any other season.
This is an example of a claim.
This is an example of evidence.
Which evidence could best prove this claim: Student should eat school lunch each day.
School lunch average calories = 550
Home lunch average = 850.
I heard that In one school students refused to eat school lunch for 3 weeks.
Students do not like the taste of some school lunches.
School lunches cost families money.
Which evidence could best prove this claim: Student should eat school lunch each day.
School lunch average calories = 550
Home lunch average = 850.
I heard that In one school students refused to eat school lunch for 3 weeks.
Students do not like the taste of some school lunches.
School lunches cost families money.
Which evidence BEST supports this claim: Students should be required to wear uniforms to school.
Uniforms could cost a family $200 per child.
School uniforms can be ordered online.
Wearing your own clothes allows you to be unique and stylish.
Schools with uniforms have better attendance & fewer referrals.
What is a phenomena?
an experiment that you do at your lab station
an observable event that you can use knowledge to explain.
a place to buy science supplies
Which claim could be supported with this data?
I believe that Coco Puffs have the most iron.
Fruit loops are too sweet.
I think Cheerios are for babies.
I think that Corn Pops have the lowest amount of iron.
You do an experiment about how healthy a food is. Which piece of evidence would NOT work?
color of the food
calories in the food
sodium (salt) in the food
fat in the food
Which 2 sections of a CER should be written in complete sentences?
Claim and evidence
Claim and Reasoning
Evidence and Reasoning
What is a claim?
Answers a question or problem
long and detailed paragraph
Explains why something happened
What is evidence ?
Answers a question
Anything you see, hear or read or experience that causes you to believe something is true.
Long and detailed paragraph
What is reasoning?
Answers a question
Explaining how evidence supports a claim
Used to prove something true or false
What is an example of reasoning?
Honey is stored in hives.
Honeybees store their honey in hives.
Honeybees use hexagons to store the honey and pollen they bring to the hive.
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.
Why do we need evidence?
To answer a question
To show how and why
To prove our claim is true
Why do we need reasoning?
To show how and why
to answer a question
To prove your claim is true
Which one of these is an evidence sentence starter?
Answers a question
The data shows…
This is important because…
What does a reasoning sentence look like?
Starts with the words Therefore or Because
Answers the question
Information from books
Evidence is your __________________
Proof
Question
Reasoning
Reasoning shows ______________ and _______________
Questions and problems
How and why
Evidence and reasoning
