Help students move beyond “answers” and start writing
evidence-based explanations. This TEKS-aligned resource builds
strong scientific reasoning skills that support labs, reading
passages, and constructed response questions.

What’s Included

• Information Gap Exercise

• Short Answer Exercise

• Exit Tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.3A)

• Developing explanations
  supported by data and observations

• Using models to support
  an explanation

• Proposing solutions that match
  scientific ideas and evidence

• Explaining “why” using
  clear cause-and-effect reasoning

How It’s Useful

• Great for lab conclusions,
  science notebooks, and CER practice

• Works well in stations, small
  groups, or independent work

• Exit tickets provide quick
  proof of student understanding

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