Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Level 4
Argument Analysis
Practice Slides (Google Slides) (PDF)
Student Worksheet (Google Doc) (PDF)
Mini-lesson Cards: Water Wet (Google Doc) (PDF); Cat & Stairs (Google Doc) (PDF);
Sugar & Sweet (Google Doc) (PDF); Duality of Light (Google Doc) (PDF)
Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning behind currently accepted explanations or solutions to determine the merits of arguments.
TERMS
Argument - a process for reaching agreements about explanations or solutions
Claim - an answer to a scientific question
Evaluate - to determine the significance of by careful study
Evidence - anything presented to support a claim
Reasoning - the action of thinking about something in a logical way
Solution - a means of solving a problem
Strengths - validity and reliability of evidence
Weaknesses - lacks evidence or logical coherence
STANDARDS
HS-PS4-3 / HS-LS2-6 / HS-LS2-8 / HS-LS3-2 / HS-LS4-5 / HS-ESS1-5 / HS-ESS2-7 / HS-ESS3-2