CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) in Biology

The CER framework is a useful framework for developing a scientific explanation. In this video, the Amoeba Sisters use this framework after a biology investigation. As mentioned, there are many ways to use this framework. Also, as we point out in the video, CER is not necessarily needing to be in this order. We've seen several models such as CERR, ERC, and more.
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REFERENCES REGARDING CER:
The CER Framework is developed by Katherine McNeill and Joseph Krajcik https://www.katherinelmcneill.com/upl...

https://static.nsta.org/pdfs/samples/...

https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/curr...

Learn more as CER is implemented in Science and Engineering Practices in NGSS https://ngss.nsta.org/Practices.aspx?...

In Writing Courses, you may find this model to be used in argumentative writing.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_wr...

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FURTHER READING REGARDING CER or SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTATION?
https://www.katherinelmcneill.com/tea...

https://my.nsta.org/collection/GBdqFK...

http://www.argumentationtoolkit.org/i...

OTHER FURTHER READING SUGGESTIONS:

Our particular example included peer-reviewed research in the evidence, in addition to our data. What does it mean for something to be peer-reviewed? We love this page from Berkeley:

https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/0...
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REFERENCES REGARDING BRUMATION IN FRESHWATER TURTLES:

Science Papers:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
[This one specifically introduces term "brumation"]
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.co...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
https://royalsocietypublishing.org/do...

Articles and other forms of scicomm:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/...
Many zoos have published information about red-eared slider brumation such as this one:
https://curacaozoo.com/animal/red-ear...
Sometimes, these turtles are not completely still at the bottom of the pond/lake when brumating! Take a look at this fascinating clip from US Fish and Wildlife that they shared on Twitter:
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