Print one of these before each experiment. Children copy the steps from the chalkboard, write the date at the top, and fill in the spaces by hand. Working with a partner or small group is encouraged — talking helps thinking.

My Science Notebook

Copy the steps, leave space, fill in your answers.

Name

Date

Unit / Lesson

Question

What do I wonder? What do I want to find out?

Guess

What do I think will happen? This is called a prediction.

Equipment

What do I need? Keep it simple and safe.

Method

What will I do, step by step?

Investigate

Do the experiment carefully. Ask a grown-up if anything is hot, sharp or tasted.

Observe

What really happened? Draw, count or write it down.

Conclusion

What did I learn? What still makes me curious?

Draw what you saw

Today I worked:

☐ on my own

☐ with a partner

☐ in a small group

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