Science.4.3.C
The student is expected to
listen actively to others' explanations to identify relevant evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion.
Knowledge and Skills Statement
Scientific and engineering practices. The student develops evidence-based explanations and communicates findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions.
Further Explanation
A typical structure for a discussion is Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER). A claim is an answer to a scientific question stated as a fact. Students gather evidence to support their claims. The evidence should justify the accuracy of the claim and include data points, scientific observations, or a summary of data. Multiple sources should support the evidence. The reasoning connects the claim and the evidence logically. It should also explain why the claim is reasonable based on scientific ideas and principles.
Scientists develop and defend their explanations in collaborative discussions with peers (other scientists and engineers) using evidence based on a preponderance of data. Engineers collaborate with their peers through the design process, evaluating others and justifying their own solutions using the design criteria and evidence.
Supporting Information
Research
Frejd, Johanna. “When Children Do Science: Collaborative Interactions in Preschoolers’ Discussions About Animal Diversity.” Research in Science Education 51, no. S1 (February 2019): 21–42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-019-9822-3.
Summary: In this article, the author presents a study on the benefits of Early Childhood students collaborating during scientific discussions. The study found that students interacting and conversing with their peers during these activities increased engagement and encouraged students to make comparisons and collaboratively solve problems.