ARE THESE ORGANISMS ANIMALS How do you know

ARE THESE ORGANISMS ANIMALS? How do you know?

EXAMINE THE TABLE PROVIDED TO YOUR GROUP

CHOOSE THREE DESCRIPTORS THAT YOU WOULD USE TO CLASSIFY THE ORGANISMS.

As a group write a CER – (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) Claim: A statement or conclusion that answers the original question/problem. Evidence: Scientific data that supports the claim. The data needs to be appropriate and sufficient to support the claim. This is raw data/information. DO NOT REASON/INTERPRET HERE! A CER is like a trial you find in a court of law! Reasoning: A justification that connects the evidence to the claim. It shows why the data counts as evidence, by using appropriate and sufficient scientific principles.

WRITE YOUR CER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION What are three best characteristics to use in classifying organisms?

CER: CLAIM AND EVIDENCE Claim: The 3 best characteristics to use for classifying organisms are: Types of cells, _______, ______. Evidence: There are two types of cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

CER: REASONING Reasoning: Here you are going to explain why the evidence they selected led them to their claim. Essentially, share why you chose the 3 descriptors you did. The evidence should support the reasoning.

WALK ABOUT- PEER FEEDBACK In your groups, walk around the room and review other groups ideas. Some questions you may ask are: Why did your group decide the most important evidence was. . How did your group use the evidence to decide. . Can you explain what you mean when you say. . We agree/Disagree Why do you agree or disagree? Fill in the chart on your organizer as you review other groups’ ideas

REVISE Consider other groups’ ideas. You may revise your plan if you would like at this time.