Building Claims from Evidence

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Beschreibung

This lesson plan introduces students to the process of constructing scientific explanations and engaging in argumentation from evidence. Students observe a series of photographs, record qualitative and quantitative observations, and use these observations as evidence to support claims. The activity emphasizes the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework, guiding students to make claims, support them with appropriate evidence, and connect the evidence to the claims through logical reasoning. This foundational skill is essential for scientific literacy and critical thinking, enabling students to understand and participate in scientific discussions. The lesson aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) practices and includes materials such as an observation sheet and a CER rubric to facilitate implementation.

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Wie Sie diese Ressource nutzen können

1. Preparation: Print the Observation Sheet (2nd slide of Teacher presentation) and CER Rubric for each student.
2. Introduction: Explain the importance of constructing explanations and arguments in science.
3. Observation: Present students with four photographs and have them record observations on the Observation Sheet.
4. Claim Development: Guide students to develop claims based on their observations.
5. Reasoning: Instruct students to connect their evidence to their claims using scientific reasoning, completing the CER framework.
6. Discussion: Facilitate a class discussion to review and critique the claims, evidence, and reasoning presented by students.
7. Reflection: Conclude with a reflection on the importance of evidence-based reasoning in scientific inquiry.

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Die Ressourcen

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Power Point (download)

Building Claims from Evidence – Student (download)

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Learning Outcomes (Teachers)

• Abfrage des Vorwissens und Weiterentwicklung von Wissen und Verständnis von Schlüsselkonzepten der nachhaltigen Bürgerschaft, wobei etablierte Weltanschauungen und Werte in Frage gestellt werden.
• Apply a range of suitable tools and frameworks to promote student Sustainability Citizenship.
• das Wissen, die Instrumente und den Rahmen gemeinsam zu synthetisieren, um Bildungsmaterialien und Unterrichtspläne zu erstellen, die an ihren eigenen lokalen Kontext angepasst sind
• Entwicklung und Anwendung von Beurteilungskriterien zur Bewertung des bürgerschaftlichen Engagements für Nachhaltigkeit bei Schülern.
• Durch Workshop-Aktivitäten und Praxisgemeinschaften werden Kapazitäten und Handlungskompetenzen von Lehrkräften und Führungskräften im Bereich Sustainability Citizenship aufgebaut.

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Grüne Kompetenzen

• Nachhaltige Werte verkörpern: Valuing Sustainability
• Komplexität in der Nachhaltigkeit berücksichtigen: Systemdenken; Kritisches Denken; Problemstellung
• Handeln für Nachhaltigkeit: Individuelle Initiative

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Creative Commons

Data provided by NASA’s ‘Introduction: Building Claims from Evidence’ lesson plan, available at https://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/lesson-plans/introduction-building-claims-evidence.
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