Building Claims from Evidence

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Beschrijving

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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Hoe gebruik je deze bron

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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De middelen

PDF:

Power Point (download)

Building Claims from Evidence – Student (download)

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Learning Outcomes (Teachers)

• Eliciteren van voorkennis en verder ontwikkelen van kennis en begrip van de belangrijkste concepten van Duurzaam Burgerschap, waarbij gevestigde wereldbeelden en waarden in twijfel worden getrokken.
• Apply a range of suitable tools and frameworks to promote student Sustainability Citizenship.
• Samen de kennis, hulpmiddelen en kaders synthetiseren om onderwijsmateriaal en lesplannen te maken die zijn aangepast aan hun eigen lokale context.
• Beoordelingscriteria ontwikkelen en toepassen om Duurzaamheidsburgerschap bij studenten te evalueren.
• Door middel van workshopactiviteiten en praktijkgemeenschappen capaciteit en agency opbouwen als docenten en leiders op het gebied van duurzaam burgerschap.

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Groene competenties

• Duurzame waarden belichamen: Valuing Sustainability
• Complexiteit omarmen in duurzaamheid: Systeemdenken; kritisch denken; probleemopstelling
• Handelen voor duurzaamheid: Individueel initiatief

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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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