10/16/2026
Sixth-graders have been putting their critical thinking and investigative skills to work this week!
First, they tackled the case of Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow, examining clues, analyzing information, and determining which evidence best supported their conclusions. They quickly discovered that not all evidence is the best evidence.
Next, they became ecosystem investigators, working through symbiotic relationship cases to determine how organisms interact. They examined evidence to identify examples of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism while defending their thinking.
Both investigations gave students opportunities to strengthen their CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) skills. Our sixth-graders are learning that making a claim is only the beginning. They must select the strongest, most relevant evidence and clearly explain how that evidence supports their conclusions.
Through this process, they have learned that science isn’t just about getting the right answer. It’s about understanding why an answer makes sense and being able to prove it!
