Constructing Explanations
Level 2
Explanations with Evidence
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Use evidence (e.g., measurements, observations, patterns) to construct an explanation.
TERMS
Cause - a thing that gives rise to an event
Construct - the act of building something
Effect - an event
Evidence - anything presented to support a claim
Explanation - a logical reason for a phenomenon
Measurements - quantitative data gathered in an investigation
Observations - a statement about something you notice
Patterns - regularity in the world
Reasoning - the action of thinking about something in a logical way
STANDARDS