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Scientific Explanation

Scientific Explanation. C - E - R. Claim : This is your answer to the question! Evidence : As evidenced by…(5 senses: saw it, heard it, felt it, smelled it, tasted it). State your source.

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Scientific Explanation

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  1. Scientific Explanation

  2. C - E - R Claim: This is your answer to the question! Evidence: As evidenced by…(5 senses: saw it, heard it, felt it, smelled it, tasted it). State your source. Reasoning: Scientific data that supports your claim (hint: what you would read about in our science textbook regarding the topic of the question)

  3. Are oil and vinegar the same or different substances? Student’s Response: Answer the Question CLAIM: Oil and vinegar are different substances. Key words from theQuestion EVIDENCE: As evidenced by the lab I did in 5th grade, when I mixed oil and vinegar, the oil floated to the top. From textbook REASON: Oil and vinegar are different substances as proven by their densities. If you mix oil and vinegar, then oil will float on top of the vinegar because it is less dense. Substances withdifferent densities are different substances.

  4. Why Do We Use Scientific Explanation? Science is fundamentally about explaining phenomena. Students should be able to persuade their peers that their claims are justified.

  5. Now It’s Your Turn… Create a scientific explanation about the following question: Who is the best scientist in the world? Remember to set up your explanation as such: - Claim - Evidence - Reasoning

  6. Ms. Gonzalez’s Response Using C-E-R • Claim: Thomas Edison is the best scientist in the world. • Evidence: As evidenced by the light I see/use to read my books. • Reason: Thomas Edison is the best scientist in the world because he created the electric light bulb. If he had not created the electric light bulb we might still be reading by candlelight.

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