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SP&E - SP7: Engaging in argument from evidence
I used evidence to defend my explanation. I answered a atoms and cells worksheet providing my group and I's previous knowledge about atoms and cells and a video we watched in class as evidence. I formulated evidence based on solid data when I stated that a cell is made up of atoms, using my class's previous knowledge as evidence. I examined my own understanding in light of the evidence. I used to think that sugar does not have cells, but because of the discussion my class had now I think that sugar comes from a plant called sugar cane that has cells. I collaborated with my peers in searching for the best explanation. I did some research on what has cells and what does not have cells which I discussed with my table. Together we figured out that a piece of metal does not have cells, olive oil does not have cells, and a diamond necklace does not have cells because they are not organisms.
XCC: Patterns
In class, we were working on a worksheet that required us to find the "odd one out". In order to do this we would have to identify a pattern or common interest in each list of items. Then we would have to find which item out of each list did not belong or was the "odd one out". There were predictions that could be made. These predictions were mainly related to trying to find the common interest in the different items. These patterns that were found in the different lists of items helped answer questions about cells and atoms. Such as, what items did or did not contain cells or atoms. These patterns helped my group and I learn more about cells and atoms and where they occur. This information could help us "take over the world" by giving us some knowledge of cells and atoms, which could come in handy in the future.