Science3-5
Claim Evidence Reasoning Worksheet
By Sharon S.
A 1-page worksheet for 4th graders to practice the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework using a simple earthquake simulation with sugar cubes. This activity helps students develop scientific argumentation skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a hands-on science activity to introduce or reinforce the CER model.
- Discussion question: What evidence from the sugar cube experiment supports your claim about earthquake intensity?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for each section of the CER.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research different types of seismic waves and how they affect structures.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
Science3-5
Claim Evidence Reasoning Worksheet
By Sharon S.
A 1-page worksheet for 4th graders to practice the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework using a simple earthquake simulation with sugar cubes. This activity helps students develop scientific argumentation skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a hands-on science activity to introduce or reinforce the CER model.
- Discussion question: What evidence from the sugar cube experiment supports your claim about earthquake intensity?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for each section of the CER.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research different types of seismic waves and how they affect structures.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.