English Language ArtsScience3-5
CER Practice for Young Scientists
By Tiffany F.
This 3-page packet introduces 3rd graders to the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework using a familiar science context. It includes prompts to help students articulate their scientific thinking and can be used for partner work.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to CER for small groups or partners.
- Discussion question: What is one piece of evidence that supports your claim?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for each section of the CER framework.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to predict what might happen if the experiment were changed.
English Language ArtsScience3-5
CER Practice for Young Scientists
By Tiffany F.
This 3-page packet introduces 3rd graders to the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework using a familiar science context. It includes prompts to help students articulate their scientific thinking and can be used for partner work.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to CER for small groups or partners.
- Discussion question: What is one piece of evidence that supports your claim?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for each section of the CER framework.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to predict what might happen if the experiment were changed.