Help students explain why things happen in science. This TEKS-aligned
resource gives students practice identifying causes and effects and
using evidence to explain relationships.

What’s Included

• Information Gap Exercise

• Short Answer Exercise

• Exit Tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.5B)

• Identifying causes and effects
  in scientific scenarios

• Explaining relationships using
  evidence and reasoning

• Recognizing that one effect may
  have multiple causes

• Linking cause-and-effect
  thinking to investigations and problem solving

How It’s Useful

• Perfect for comprehension
  questions, CER writing, and lab discussions

• Great for small groups and
  intervention support

• Exit tickets make it easy to
  assess understanding quickly

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