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Mass Extinction Research CER

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Using the article from the Mass Extinctions Jigsaw and three articles/videos of your choice below below, explore the 5 major mass extinctions that have occured on Earth. Then answer the following prompt:

Based on what you have learned about the 5 mass extinctions on Earth, do you think we are currently in a sixth mass extinction? In a CER format, answer the question and make sure to cite specific evidence from your article notes and jigsaw to justify your claim.

Pro
Are We in the Middle of a Sixth Mass Extinction?
The Great Dying: Earth's largest ever mass extinction is a warning for humanity
The sixth mass extinction is happening faster than expected. Scientists say it's our fault

Con
Earth Is Not in the Midst of a Sixth Mass Extinction
Fact or Fiction?: The Sixth Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped

Both Sides
What is mass extinction and are we facing a sixth one?

More Information
Earth has had more major mass extinctions than we realized
Six Extinctions in Six Minutes
Question 1
1.

Jot down notes in bullet point format from the first article you chose to use for your CER. (Minimum of 5-10 bullet points for each article.)

Question 2
2.

Jot down notes in bullet point format from the second article you chose to use for your CER.

Question 3
3.

Jot down notes in bullet point format from Article 3 to use for your CER.

Question 4
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CER Prompt: Based on what you have learned about the 5 mass extinctions on Earth, do you think we are currently in a sixth mass extinction?

Write your claim.

Question 5
5.

Cite your evidence.

Question 6
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Craft your reasoning.