Lesson 13 of 20 ยท Logic & Reasoning
LessonbeginnerLogic & Reasoning โ Evidence Gathering
What You'll Learn
Key Concept: Evidence Gathering
Think About This
Your class is having a discussion about evidence gathering. One student says one thing, another says something different. How would you figure out who has the stronger point?
Thinking Steps
๐ Understand
Read carefully. What is the question about evidence gathering really asking?
๐ Gather Info
What facts and clues do you have? List what you know.
๐ก Think of Options
Come up with at least 2 possible answers. Don't pick the first one yet!
โ Choose & Explain
Pick the best option. Say: 'I chose this because...'
๐ช Reflect
Was your reasoning solid? What would you do differently next time?
Key Points
Understand evidence gathering
Practice logic & reasoning daily
Apply thinking skills to real-world situations
Key Vocabulary
Pattern
A repeated sequence that follows a rule
Inference
A smart guess based on clues you have
Evidence
Facts that help prove something is true
Why This Matters in Real Life
Scientists use this exact kind of thinking to make discoveries. When you find a pattern or figure out a rule, you're thinking like a scientist!
Talk About It
Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.
- 1How could you use evidence gathering outside of school this week?
- 2What would happen if everyone was really good at this skill?
- 3What question do you still have? Write it down and try to find the answer.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of evidence gathering?
