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Use Evidence to Explain

Use a result or clue to explain a simple science claim.

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Learning goal

Connect evidence to an explanation.

Short guided lesson

Match evidence and explanation

Choose the explanation that uses the evidence.

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Two child-friendly questions

2 questions

A plant near the window grew taller. A plant in the dark stayed small.

Which explanation uses evidence?

A car rolled farther on the taller ramp. The shorter ramp sent it a little way.

What explanation fits?
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Parent guide handoff

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4 guides
Science at home What are good science lessons for kids at home?

Good at-home science lessons start with observation, simple cause-and-effect, and questions a child can answer without needing a lab, a giant prep session, or a long lecture.

 Course structure Should my child follow the KidWiz lesson order or skip around?

Follow the lesson order when a child is new to a lane or still building confidence. Skip around only when a parent has a clear reason, like testing fit, using a favorite topic as a reset, or comparing one subject with another.

 Restart guidance How should we restart KidWiz after a long break?

Restart with one short easy win, not the hardest unfinished lesson. A calm return works better than trying to make up for lost time in the first session back.

 Parent visibility What should parents see after an AI learning session?

After a child finishes an AI-guided lesson, a parent should be able to see the skill practiced, the child choice, the learning fit, and whether live or backup content was used.