Make Students Think Again

3.1.6-8.U Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services. CER Scientific Argumentation (Earth & Space Science). Grades: 6-10

3.1.9-12.K Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. CER E&S Scientific Argumentation.

NOTE TO STUDENTS: The goal of this activity is not just to learn specific facts, but to practice a skill you will use throughout your life: evaluating claims using evidence. Science is not about who speaks the loudest—it’s about what the evidence shows. Critical Thinking and Scientific Argumentation activity.

This presentation uses gravity to explore laws and theories, in particular Newton's Law vs. Einstein's Theory as they both apply to gravity. It may be used by itself or as an extension of the lesson entitled "Comparing and Contrasting Scientific Theories, Laws, and Beliefs".

Standard: 3.3.6–8.N Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment. CER Scientific Argumentation.

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation.

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation.

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. case that addresses this NCGS and STEELS Standards: H.S. PS 1.1 and 3.1.9 12-G

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation. Suitable for Middle School - HS.

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation.

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R Scientific Argumentation

C.E.R. Scientific Argumentation.

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