Constructing a Scientific Explanation - California Academy of Sciences

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Constructing a Scientific Explanation Research Question (What you are trying to find out) What is the effect of _____ on _____?

Claim (What you believe is the answer)

Evidence (Specific data you collected)

I think …

The data show that …

because… Reasoning (Scientific principles that demonstrate why your evidence supports your claim) I know that …

Scientific explanation = Claim + Evidence + Reasoning Write a paragraph that includes all three parts of a scientific explanation.

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