Claim, Evidence, Reasoning in Science
A Grade 1 science worksheet introducing students to the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework for scientific thinking.
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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning in Science
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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. Use what you know about making claims, finding evidence, and giving reasons.
What is Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning?
A Claim is what you think is true. It's your answer to a question.
Evidence is what you see or know that helps prove your claim. It's the facts!
Reasoning is why your evidence proves your claim. It's how you explain your thinking.
1. Look at the picture of the plant. What do you claim the plant needs to grow big and strong?
My Claim:
2. A bird builds a nest in a tree. What evidence shows that the bird is getting ready for babies?
Evidence: The bird is .
And the bird is putting in the nest.
3. Claim: My dog is hungry. Evidence: He is barking at his food bowl. Why does this evidence prove your claim?
Reasoning:
4. Look at the picture. What is the best claim about what is happening?
It is raining outside.
The sun is shining.
Someone is watering the flowers.
The flowers are sleeping.
5. True or False: Evidence is just what you guess.
True
False
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