Making a Scientific ClaimClaim, evidence, reasoning — the structure every lab…9th GradeA scientific conclusion is not a summary of what you did. It is an argument.1CLAIMA direct answer to the investigation question.2EVIDENCEThe specific data that supports it. Numbers, with units.3REASONINGThe scientific principle linking the evidence to the claim.4LIMITATIONSWhat could have affected the result, and what you would change.WORKEDClaim: light increases growth rate.Evidence: 6.2 cm in light vs 2.1 cm in shade over 14 days.Reasoning: light drives photosynthesis, which produces glucose for growth.'The experiment worked' is not a conclusion. Answer the question youset out to answer.Making a Scientific Claimwww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 9th Grade

Making a Scientific Claim

Claim, evidence, reasoning — the structure every lab conclusion needs.

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Reasoning is the step people skip. It connects the data to the claim explicitly.

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Grade
9th Grade
Ages
14–15
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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