Friday, January 23, 2015 Agenda: Mutations Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Argument Learning Objective: Students will engage in argument based on scientific research on mutations. HW: Finish writing argument. Review content so far.

NGSS Science & Engineering Practices Analyzing and Interpreting Data Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Creating an Argument 1. Identification of problem & research question2. Generation of a tentative argument3. Argumentation session4. Reflective discussion5. Production of final written argument

Creating an Argument 1. Identification of problem & research question Research Question: Are genetic mutations good, bad, or neutral?

Creating an Argument 2. Generation of a tentative argument Examine the readings WHAT DO YOU NOTICE? 1= Mutations and Disease 2=Lactase persistance 3= HIV, Red Hair, “Silent” 4= Blue eyes

Creating an Argument 2. Generation of a tentative argument THREE COMPONENTS OF AN ARGUMENT CLAIM EVIDENCE REASONING  An explanation for, or answer to, the research question.  Data that has been analyzed & interpreted.  A statement that explains the importance & relevance of the evidence.

Creating an Argument 2. Generation of a tentative argument

Creating an Argument 3. Argumentation session Presenter Share argument (claim, evidence, justification) Listeners Evaluate the quality of the claim & ask probing questions Goal = share & evaluate each others’ arguments How did you analyze the available data? How do you know that your analysis is free of errors? Why does your evidence support your claim? Why is this evidence important? How does your justification fit with accepted scientific ideas? Did you generate other claims that you rejected? Why?

Creating an Argument 4. Reflective discussion Meet with original group members & discuss what you learned from the Argumentation Session. As needed: o Conduct additional analysis of evidence o Modify tentative argument

Creating an Argument 4. Reflective discussion WHOLE CLASS DISCUSSION What did you learn about mutations? What did you learn about the nature of scientific arguments or argumentation in general? What challenges did you face o when first forming your tentative argument? o during the argumentation session? o later, when you were asked to modify your argument?

The “Generate an Argument” Model 5. Production of final written argument On a piece of notebook paper, write an argument in order to persuade another biologist that your claim is valid and acceptable. As you write your argument remember to do the following: State the claim you are trying to support Include genuine evidence (data + analysis + interpretation) Provide a justification of your evidence that explains why the evidence is relevant and why it provides an adequate support for the claim Organize your argument in a way that enhances readability Use a broad range of words including vocabulary that we have learned Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling