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Identify valid explanations

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Valid explanations in science are the focus of this middle-school worksheet, guiding students to evaluate claims and determine which ones are supported by evidence and sound reasoning. Teachers can use it within a scientific practices unit to help students think critically about the difference between observation, inference, and unsupported opinion. This skill underpins all of science and engineering: being able to identify what counts as a good explanation.

Science
Scientific & Engineering Practices
Middle School
Worksheets
Ages 11–14
hard

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish valid scientific explanations from unsupported claims
  • Evaluate evidence to determine whether it supports a given explanation
  • Apply criteria for scientific reasoning to real-world scenarios

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