8th Grade Science Guide

Explain: Learner clarifes understandings discovered, reaches conclusions or generalizations and communicates in varying modes and forms. Learner Teacher Teacher Talk Moves

● What claims can you make based on the data you have so far? ● Is there a different claim that explains the data better? ● How does (idea A) compare to (idea B)? Which is better supported by our overall data? ● The pattern you identifed is called _____ by scientists. ● Your claim describes what scientists call _____.

Refocus on the Guiding Question or Inquiry

Making a claim

Tie new concepts to questions

Introduce Scientifc Terminology

Expand: Learner applies these conclusions or generalizations to solve problems, make decisions, perform tasks, resolve conficts or make meaning Learner Teacher Applies new knowledge Provides feedback

● How could you apply your claim to (new situation)? ● What would happen if_____? ● How does this idea/argument ft into _____? ● ● How would you apply this idea/argument to ______?

Solves problems

Makes open suggestions

Seek further clarifcation ● What are questions you now have after learning/studying ______? Evaluate: Students assess their knowledge, skills and abilities. Activities permit evaluation of student development and lesson effectiveness. Asks new questions

● Does your claim provide a satisfactory answer to your investigation questions? Why? ● How can you use (text, notes) to connect the data you have collected to your claim? ● What have we talked about or read about in class that connects your data to the claim you made?

Tie fndings from investigations to material explicitly taught by teacher Write aCER

Connect with Scientifc Reasoning