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5.34 Evaluate Energy Source Claims Worksheet

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Evaluate Energy Source Claims - Which claim best best supports claims in media about energy sources? (e.g., ‘energy drinks’) using evidence and scientific reasoning. (NGSS SEPs; CCSS: RI.5.8)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student reads a statement: 'Energy drinks

are healthier than soda because they give more energy.' Soda: 150 Calories, 40 g sugar, 0 mg caffeine. Energy drink: 150 Calories, 35 g sugar, 120 mg caffeine. The statement mixes 'healthier' with 'more energy.' Which response best uses evidence and scientific reasoning?

AThe soda is healthier because it has no energy.

BHealth can be decided only by the can design.

CThe energy drink is healthier because caffeine is always good for you.

DBoth drinks have the same food energy because Calories are equal; deciding which is 'healthier' would require other evidence beyond energy content, like ingredients and health effects.

Solution & Explanation:Calories show food energy, and they are the same. 'Healthier' is a broader claim that needs different kinds of evidence, not just Calories or the word 'energy.'

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A company claims, 'Our 'eco fuel' cuts carbon emissions by 60%.' A report shows two numbers: - Tailpipe emissions: 40% lower than gasoline - Emissions from making the fuel: 30% higher than gasoline The company only mentions the tailpipe number.

Which is the best evaluation using all the evidence?

AThe claim is proven because tailpipe emissions are lower.

BThe claim is proven because production emissions are higher.

CThe 60% claim is not supported because you must combine tailpipe and production emissions; the report shows mixed changes, not a clear 60% cut overall.

DEmissions cannot be measured, so any percent is fine.

Solution & Explanation:The company used only one part of the evidence. A full evaluation includes emissions from making the fuel too, so the overall reduction is not shown as 60%.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

An article says, 'Energy

is conserved in a roller coaster.' It shows a coaster car at the top of a hill (high) and at the bottom (fast). It also says some energy becomes heat and sound. Which claim best matches the article’s reasoning?

APotential energy is the same as sound energy.

BAs the car goes down, potential energy changes to kinetic energy, and some energy is transferred to heat and sound, so the car cannot return to the exact same height without more energy.

CThe coaster creates extra energy as it moves.

DEnergy is destroyed when the coaster reaches the bottom.

Solution & Explanation:The article describes energy changing forms and some transferring to the surroundings. That explains why the car loses some mechanical energy and needs added energy to climb back to the same height.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.5.34 (Judge whether claims about energy sources are supported by evidence.).