Evaluating Arguments

Practice Slides: docs.google.com/presentation/...
The Wonder of Science: thewonderofscience.com/mlsep72
Student Worksheet: drive.google.com/file/d/12ASt...
Engaging in Argumentation from Evidence - Level 2 - Evaluating Arguments
In this video Paul Andersen shows you how to engage in argumentation in a mini-lesson on evaluating arguments. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
TERMS
Argument - a process for reaching agreements about explanations or solutions
Claim - an answer to a scientific question
Data - measurements or statistics used for evidence
Evaluate - to determine the significance of by careful study
Evidence - anything presented to support a claim
Question - a sentence that asks for information
Reasoning - the action of thinking about something in a logical way
This progression is based on the Science and Engineering Practices elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education. “Evaluate an argument with evidence, data, and/or a model.”
Source: www.nextgenscience.org/