WorksheetsWOW #4 Understanding Claims, Evidence, Reasoning
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best describes a claim in a scientific argument?
A detailed explanation of why the evidence supports the claim
A statement that answers a question and can be tested.
A summary of data collected during an experiment
A question that the scientist wants to answer
What is the role of evidence in a scientific argument?
To provide a hypothesis for the experiment
To support or refute the claim
To ask a question about the natural world
To explain the steps of the experiment
Which of the following is an example of reasoning in a scientific argument?
Stating that plants need sunlight to grow
Observing that a plant grew 5 cm when placed in sunlight
Explaining how sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, which supports plant growth
Asking if sunlight affects the growth of plants
Identify which part of a CER the following sentence fits into: "Adding fertilizer to plants increases their growth rate."
Evidence
Reasoning
Claim
Conclusion
Which of the following is NOT evidence in a scientific argument?
Referencing a graph showing plant growth over time
A statement that plants need carbon dioxide to grow
Measurements of plant height after adding fertilizer
A hypothesis that fertilizer will affect plant growth
How does reasoning differ from evidence in a scientific argument?
Reasoning is the data collected, while evidence is the explanation of the data
Reasoning is the explanation of how the evidence supports the claim
Reasoning and evidence are the same in a scientific argument
Evidence is the question being investigated, while reasoning is the answer
Which of the following BEST represents a claim?
When the amount of sunlight is decreased, plants will grow slower.
The plants growth was measured in cm every 3 days.
Through this evidence it can be proven that sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis.
We measured the plant growth every day for a month.
What type of evidence is most reliable in a scientific argument?
An expert's opinion
Data collected from multiple experiments
A hypothesis
A prediction
In a scientific argument, the reasoning should connect the evidence to the claim by:
Repeating the evidence several times
Stating, "This is my evidence to support the claim."
Showing/explaining how the evidence supports or refutes the claim
Providing a detailed description of the experiment
Which of the following is an example of a claim in a scientific argument about the environment?
Air pollution can decrease lung function in humans.
Many cities can measure the levels of pollutants in the air.
Factories should know how to release less pollutants into the air.
People should use public transportation to reduce air pollution.
