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CER Framework Worksheet

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CER Framework Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Understanding the CER Framework

1. What does CER stand for? Fill in the blanks:

C = ________________

E = ________________

R = ________________

2. Match each CER component to its definition by drawing lines:
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Data or observations that support your answer
A statement that answers the scientific question
Explanation connecting evidence to your claim using science
3. Why is the CER framework important in science? Check all that apply:

It helps organize scientific explanations

It makes experiments more fun

It ensures conclusions are based on evidence

It helps communicate findings clearly

🔬 Part 2: Toothpick and Marshmallow Structure Experiment

4. Based on your toothpick and marshmallow experiment, write your scientific explanation using CER:

Research Question: Which shape (triangle, square, or other) makes the strongest structure?

CLAIM: Write a clear statement answering the research question.

EVIDENCE: List specific data and observations from your experiment that support your claim.

REASONING: Explain HOW your evidence supports your claim using scientific principles about shapes and structures.

5. Draw or describe your strongest structure design:

🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Application

6. Which part of CER was most challenging for you and why?
7. How could engineers use the CER framework when designing real buildings or bridges?
8. Practice CER: If you wanted to test which material (wood, plastic, or metal toothpicks) makes the strongest structure, write a quick CER prediction:

Claim: ________________________________________________

Evidence you would collect: ________________________________________________

Reasoning: ________________________________________________

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