Science Question Starters can be used to model the way to discuss a claim and evidence for students. Teachers encourage team members to ask these questions of each other when preparing their claim and evidence. They can also be used by peers during a whole class discussion when a team is presenting its results.
| Question type | Question starter |
|---|---|
| Asking for evidence | I have a question about __________. What is your evidence to support your claim? |
| Agreeing | I agree with __________ because __________. |
| Disagreeing | I disagree with __________ because _________. One difference between my idea and yours is __________. |
| Question further | I wonder what would happen if __________? I have a question about __________. I wonder why ___________. What caused __________? How would it be different if __________? |
Here's where you'll find:
- Deep dives into high impact teaching practices.
- Discussion questions for you to explore with your colleagues.
- Links to related lessons in our teaching sequences.