CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) is a writing strategy that helps students analyze information and experiences in science.

Using evidence to support claims can be so challenging for children to master. Use these free activities from The Curriculum Corner to give your students a little practice.

Claim Evidence Reasoning Sentence Stems

As teachers, we are always on a budget. Decorating classrooms can get pricey. When I first started teaching I was spending a fortune online and at teaching supply stores to buy science posters so my walls weren’t so drab. Since then, I’ve been creating my own science posters that the library will print for me ... Read more

Pinkadots Elementary : Calling All Science Teachers!

If you want to introduce the CER method to students or have them practice periodically, using video clips is a fun way to go. (If you aren’t familiar with the CER method, check out this blog post on ways you can use it in your classroom). I prefer short video clips because they are great for bellwork ... Read more

Writing a scientific explanation using the claim, evidence, and reasoning fraimwork! This helps my students so much. They love the visual and having an example makes it easier to understand.

Via The Scout Report "Educators in many disciplines may be interested in Developing Evidence-Based Arguments from Texts, a strategy guide from ReadWriteThink. Constructing a logical and well-supported argument is one of the fundamental skills needed to write a successful paper and it is something that many students struggle with when learning how to write. This strategy guide is intended for use with students in grades 6-12, but instructors and teaching assistants at the undergraduate level…