Make a Claim Your claim should be a response to the question stated above.

Cite Evidence Outline the steps of a scientific investigation that could provide evidence in support of your claim.

Use Reasoning Justify how the data and knowledge count as evidence toward supporting the claim.

Share your written argument so that it can be critiqued by one or more classmates. Listen closely and record their feedback. What flaws or weaknesses did your peers identify in your argument? If a counter-argument was proposed, do you agree or disagree with the reasoning?