Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Front

A statement that answers the question.

Back

claim

Front

The scientific data and details that support your claim

Back

evidence

Front

Explains 'how' or 'why' the evidence supports the claim.

Back

reasoning

Front

The scientific rule.

Back

reasoning

Front

How many pieces of evidence should you collect when supporting a claim?

Back

three or more pieces of evidence

Front

Claim:

Back

Bouncy balls bounce to different heights on different surfaces

Front

Evidence:

Back

The ball bounced to 70 cm on the floor, 40 cm on the rug, and 10 cm on the dirt

Front

Reasoning: Why do bouncy balls bounce to different heights on different surfaces?

Back

Different surfaces absorb different amounts of energy which causes the ball to lose different amounts of energy for bouncing.

Front

Claim:

Back

Objects with a density greater than water will sink, while those with a lower density will float.

Front

Evidence:

Back

The coin sinks to the bottom of the container, while the piece of wood and the bottle cap float on the surface.