Claim Evidence Reasoning
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Objective
I can formulate a claim for science based on data, provide relevant evidence, and explain the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim.
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Practice
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Define each component of the CER framework (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) in your own words.
Explain why it is important to define the terms within a scientific question before attempting to answer it using the CER framework.
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Exit ticket
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“An experiment shows that plants grow taller when exposed to blue light compared to green light. Formulate a claim, provide a piece of relevant evidence, and explain the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim. Data indicates that the average global temperature has increased by 1°C over the past 100 years. Formulate a claim, provide a piece of relevant evidence, and explain the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim.”
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