Details
Pages
34 Pages
Subject
Science, Environment & Ecology, Physical Science
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Resource Type
Projects, Research, Scaffolds
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards, Next Generation Science Standards
Description
Introducing our Renewable Energy Solutions Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack - a comprehensive and engaging resource for science and ELA teachers looking for an engaging and comprehensive way to help middle school students understand the advantages and disadvantages of different types of energy sources and power plants.
⫸ This 2-pack offers a range of prompts for students to research and evaluate claims about the following energy sources and power plants:
Biofuels
Wind power
Nuclear power
Solar power
Hydroelectricity
Geothermal energy
Fossil fuels
Electric vehicles
⫸ Our CER guide includes EIGHT energy sources prompts, each complete with a claim, counterclaim, and a starting point website. Our graphic organizers also help students through the research process and argument writing.
⫸ For your visual learners and students who need a little extra support, our CER & Scientific Argumentation visual notes/posters provide students with helpful tips and strategies to use throughout the research and writing process, including sentence starters and a text annotation guide.
⫸ Our pack also includes claim and counterclaim extensions, offering students further opportunities to engage in scientific argumentation. Through these extensions, they will learn to critically evaluate evidence and sources, articulate their ideas clearly, and address counterclaims in their writing.
⫸ Our debate guide extension provides a step-by-step approach to organizing and conducting a class debate on the pros and cons energy source. This allows students to put their research, argumentation, critical thinking, active listening, and effective communication skills to the test. The graphic organizer and feedback form included in the guide structure arguments and provide constructive feedback to peers (or use as a rubric).
⫸ Our Renewable Energy Solutions Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack is a comprehensive and engaging resource that supports higher-level thinking, research, discussion, and writing skills in both science and ELA.
Whether you're looking to support an interdisciplinary project or provide your students with a deep and nuanced understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of energy sources and power plants, our 2-pack is the perfect tool for your classroom.
It's easy to navigate, full of customization options, and provides multiple entry points and for teaching students about energy sources and power plants in an accessible way.
♛ Add this comprehensive pack to your teacher toolbox today and discover the transformative power of scientific argumentation in the classroom!
➥ Resource Includes:
8 Renewable Energy Solutions CER Prompts (prompt, claim, counterclaim, website)
Renewable Energy Solutions Glossary
Renewable Energy Solutions Website List
Evidence & Source Graphic Organizer
Counterclaim & Refuting Evidence Graphic Organizer
CER Task Graphic Organizer
CER Task w/Planning Page
CER Task w/Lined Page for all Prompts
CER Peer / Self Assessment Feedback Form ✩✩NEW!
CER Rubric Level 1: Basic CER (No Citations)
CER Rubric Level 2: Basic CER (With Citations)
CER Rubric Level 3A: CER Acknowledging Misconceptions (With Citations)
CER Rubric Level 3B: CER Acknowledging a Counterclaim (With Citations)
Debate Guide Extension
Debate Feedback Form
Visual Notes/Poster: Annotation Guide
Visual Notes/Poster: Parts of a CER
Visual Notes/Poster: CER Sentence Starters
Visual Notes/Poster: Evidence Quality ✩✩NEW!
Check out our preview images for a closer look!
✔ Links updated and verified 5/13/23
⫸ This 2-pack offers a range of prompts for students to research and evaluate claims about the following energy sources and power plants:
Biofuels
Wind power
Nuclear power
Solar power
Hydroelectricity
Geothermal energy
Fossil fuels
Electric vehicles
⫸ Our CER guide includes EIGHT energy sources prompts, each complete with a claim, counterclaim, and a starting point website. Our graphic organizers also help students through the research process and argument writing.
⫸ For your visual learners and students who need a little extra support, our CER & Scientific Argumentation visual notes/posters provide students with helpful tips and strategies to use throughout the research and writing process, including sentence starters and a text annotation guide.
⫸ Our pack also includes claim and counterclaim extensions, offering students further opportunities to engage in scientific argumentation. Through these extensions, they will learn to critically evaluate evidence and sources, articulate their ideas clearly, and address counterclaims in their writing.
⫸ Our debate guide extension provides a step-by-step approach to organizing and conducting a class debate on the pros and cons energy source. This allows students to put their research, argumentation, critical thinking, active listening, and effective communication skills to the test. The graphic organizer and feedback form included in the guide structure arguments and provide constructive feedback to peers (or use as a rubric).
⫸ Our Renewable Energy Solutions Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack is a comprehensive and engaging resource that supports higher-level thinking, research, discussion, and writing skills in both science and ELA.
Whether you're looking to support an interdisciplinary project or provide your students with a deep and nuanced understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of energy sources and power plants, our 2-pack is the perfect tool for your classroom.
It's easy to navigate, full of customization options, and provides multiple entry points and for teaching students about energy sources and power plants in an accessible way.
♛ Add this comprehensive pack to your teacher toolbox today and discover the transformative power of scientific argumentation in the classroom!
➥ Resource Includes:
8 Renewable Energy Solutions CER Prompts (prompt, claim, counterclaim, website)
Renewable Energy Solutions Glossary
Renewable Energy Solutions Website List
Evidence & Source Graphic Organizer
Counterclaim & Refuting Evidence Graphic Organizer
CER Task Graphic Organizer
CER Task w/Planning Page
CER Task w/Lined Page for all Prompts
CER Peer / Self Assessment Feedback Form ✩✩NEW!
CER Rubric Level 1: Basic CER (No Citations)
CER Rubric Level 2: Basic CER (With Citations)
CER Rubric Level 3A: CER Acknowledging Misconceptions (With Citations)
CER Rubric Level 3B: CER Acknowledging a Counterclaim (With Citations)
Debate Guide Extension
Debate Feedback Form
Visual Notes/Poster: Annotation Guide
Visual Notes/Poster: Parts of a CER
Visual Notes/Poster: CER Sentence Starters
Visual Notes/Poster: Evidence Quality ✩✩NEW!
Check out our preview images for a closer look!
✔ Links updated and verified 5/13/23
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