Writing Conclusions - United States of America

Writing Explanations with David Bydlowski

In this webinar, David Bydlowski, Wayne RESA, discusses writing explanations, using CER (Claims, Evidence Reasoning), and the connections to NGSS. 

• David Bydlowski's Webinar Powerpoint (PDF)

CER Framework with Rebecca Katsh-Singer

Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Curriculum and Instruction at Boston College,  focuses on strategies for using the CER Framework with middle and high school students as they write conclusions, and on additional applications of this Framework as students discuss and critique each other’s conclusions. 

Webinar resources:

• Rebecca Katsh-Singer's Webinar Powerpoint (PDF)

• Steps in the Scientific Process
• Using the CER Framework in your classroom- blog by GLOBE Teacher Ellen O'Donnell
• Reaching Conclusions blog post by GLOBE Science Working Group member Mullica Jaroensutasinee.
• Student Climate Research Campaign webinars
• U.S. GLOBE SRS Review Feedback Forms 
• The Augmentation Toolkit
• Instructional Leadereship for Science Practices