Lesson Plan

Introduction: Building Claims from Evidence

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Making a claim without supporting it has little value. Learners work on their claim-making skills in a well-designed lesson. They view still images from a video and make claims using support from the visual representations. They then watch the video and compare their claims to the actual footage. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils first build and support claims individually and then refine them in collaborative groups
  • As a conclusion, ask individuals to explain how the lesson models a scientific process
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson requires a fair amount of writing; consider providing verbal alternatives for participants that are below grade level
Pros
  • Includes all necessary materials
  • Provides question prompts throughout the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core