English Language ArtsScience9-12+
CER Practice for Biology
By Nikoletta T.
This 1-page packet provides a prompt for 9th-grade biology students to practice constructing scientific arguments using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework. It's designed to build critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this prompt as a warm-up activity or a short, focused lesson on scientific argumentation.
- Discussion question: What makes evidence strong or weak in supporting a claim?
- For struggling writers, encourage them to brainstorm evidence first before writing their claim.
- Advanced students can be challenged to include counterarguments or alternative explanations in their reasoning.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.
English Language ArtsScience9-12+
CER Practice for Biology
By Nikoletta T.
This 1-page packet provides a prompt for 9th-grade biology students to practice constructing scientific arguments using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework. It's designed to build critical thinking and scientific writing skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this prompt as a warm-up activity or a short, focused lesson on scientific argumentation.
- Discussion question: What makes evidence strong or weak in supporting a claim?
- For struggling writers, encourage them to brainstorm evidence first before writing their claim.
- Advanced students can be challenged to include counterarguments or alternative explanations in their reasoning.
- Estimated time: 20-30 minutes.