CER: CLAIM, EVIDENCE, AND REASONING

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A claim is ______________________________.

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a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

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Evidence is

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Scientific data that supports the claim

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Reasoning is __________________.

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A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

Front

Which sentence is the claim? Air is matter., We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it., This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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Air is matter.

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Which sentence is the evidence?
Options: Air is matter. , We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it., This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

Front

Which sentence is the reasoning?
Options: Air is matter., We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it, This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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Students should not be required to do community service.

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Claim statement

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When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...

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Making observations

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What does the "R" stand for in "CER?"

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reasoning

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What does the "E" stand for in "CER?"

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evidence