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Student debrief worksheets
Help learners turn an investigation into clear scientific thinking. Use these printable sheets to record observations, weigh evidence, explain conclusions and reflect on the process.
Evidence log
Separate what you saw from what you think it means. Record clear, specific observations.
Name Team Date
| Evidence item | My observation | What it may suggest |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. |
Which evidence item or result supports your observation?
What could make this evidence uncertain or incomplete?
Reminder: an observation describes what the evidence shows. An interpretation explains what you think it means.
Build your explanation
Use a claim, evidence and reasoning to explain your conclusion. Keep each part connected.
Name Team Date
CLAIM
What is your answer to the investigation question?
EVIDENCE
Which specific observations support your claim?
REASONING
How does the evidence support your claim?
Check your thinking
Could another explanation fit the evidence? What information would help you decide?
Team debrief
Reflect on how your team investigated the case and how your thinking changed.
Name Team Date
Which observation most influenced your team’s conclusion?
Where did your team disagree, and how did you evaluate the different ideas?
What further evidence would you want to collect?
How confident are you in your conclusion? Explain your confidence.
Scientific conclusions can change when new evidence appears. Explain what you know, and be clear about what you do not know.