Scientific Method & Science Skills | BUNDLE
by Nardine MettryIgnite your students' curiosity and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive 6-resource bundle focused on the scientific method! This resource includes engaging activities to help students understand the process of scientific inquiry, different types of scientists, and essential skills needed for scientific exploration.
What's Included:
- Two Informative PowerPoints: the scientific method step-by-step and the diverse world of scientists, highlighting math, everyday, and investigation skills.
- Observation, Prediction, Inference Sort: Reinforce key scientific concepts with a hands-on sorting activity to differentiate between observation, prediction, and inference.
- Engaging Science Experiments: Apply the scientific method in a practical experiment to foster hands-on learning and critical thinking.
This bundle provides a solid foundation for science inquiry and empowers students to become young scientists.
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Science Skills: Observation, Prediction, Inference | Sort Task Cards Activity
By Nardine Mettry
CSI: Classroom Science Investigation - Observe, Predict, Infer!
Turn your classroom into a center for scientific inquiry with this engaging activity sheet! This resource is designed to help your 4th graders solidify their understanding of the key science skills: observation, prediction, and inference.
What's Included?
- Instruction Sheet: A clear and concise guide for teachers, outlining the activity steps.
- Sorting Showdown! (Cut-out Cards) Title cards for each category: Observation, Prediction, and Inference AND Statement cards on various scientific scenarios that students will need to categorize.
- Answer Key: A handy answer key for quick and easy reference, allowing you to check student progress.
- Certificate! (Optional): Fuel the fun with an optional certificate template to celebrate student achievement.
What should you do?
As the teacher:
- Gear Up for the Investigation: Print out the activity sheets and cut out the statement cards.
- Set the Scene: Introduce the concept of observation, prediction, and inference, explaining the difference between each.
- Sorting Showdown! Divide students into groups (optional) or have them work individually. Distribute the statement cards and title cards. Students will analyze each statement and categorize it under the appropriate title (Observation, Prediction, or Inference).
- Checking the Evidence: Review the answers together as a class, discussing why each statement belongs in its designated category.
⭐PowerPoints Alert⭐
The Scientific Method PowerPoint.
Science Skills.
⭐Experiments⭐
Sand & Salt Experiment
The Mysterious Case of the Shrinking Plant Experiment
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Steps of the Scientific Method | Foldable Notes
By Nardine Mettry
This hands-on resource provides a clear and engaging way for fourth graders to understand and remember the steps of the scientific method. The foldable design allows students to create a personalized study tool that reinforces learning.
What's Included:
- Step Labels: Pre-cut labels for each step of the scientific method.
- Writing Prompts: Optional writing prompts to encourage deeper thinking and reflection.
- Answer guide with suggested information points for each step.
⭐PowerPoint⭐
Scientific Method | PowerPoint
⭐Activity Alert ⭐
"Science Skills: Observation, Prediction and Inference" activity
The Mysterious Case of the Shrinking Plant Experiment
Sand & Salt Experiment
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The Mysterious Case of the Shrinking Plant | Scientific Method
By Nardine Mettry
Transform the often-dreaded scientific method into an exciting mystery with this engaging worksheet. Students will become young detectives as they investigate the puzzling case of a shrunken plant. By following the steps of the scientific method, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and observational skills.
This resource includes:
- A captivating crime scene photo to spark curiosity
- An evidence log for recording observations and inferences
- A hypothesis section for forming educated guesses
- An experiment section
- A data collection chart for organizing findings
- A conclusion section for summarizing results
- MORE FUN? a detective badge from the Department of Scientific Thinking!
Activity Alert
⭐"Science Skills: Observation, Prediction and Inference" activity**⭐**
⭐Sand & Salt Experiment⭐
PowerPoint
⭐Scientific Method | PowerPoint⭐
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Dissolve or Don't? Sand and Salt Experiment | Scientific Method
By Nardine Mettry
Dissolve or Don't? 4th grade scientific method experiment!
Students will become young scientists as they explore the properties of sand and salt through a fun and hands-on activity. Perfect for introducing the scientific method!
What's Included:
- Student data recording sheet
Students will learn to:
- Follow the scientific method
- Observe and record data
- Draw conclusions about solubility
- Develop critical thinking skills
Activity Alert ⭐"Science Skills: Observation, Prediction and Inference" activity**⭐**
⭐The Mysterious Case of the Shrinking Plant Experiment⭐
PowerPoint
⭐Scientific Method | PowerPoint⭐
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Scientific Method | PowerPoint [4th Grade]
By Nardine Mettry
The Scientific Method - three words your 4th grade students dread hearing! With this simplified 23-slide PowerPoint, your students will grasp the idea easier than ever.
What's Included:
- Scientists at Work: Explore the fascinating world of different scientists and their contributions.
- Observation and Questioning: Learn the importance of keen observation and formulating thought-provoking questions.
- The Scientific Method Steps: Break down the scientific process into manageable steps, making it accessible for young learners.
- Investigative Approaches: Discover various research methods beyond experimentation.
- Sharing Discoveries: Understand the significance of sharing scientific findings and evidence.
This PowerPoint transforms the scientific method from a daunting concept into an engaging exploration, inspiring young minds to become curious investigators.
Activity Alert ⭐"Science Skills: Observation, Prediction and Inference" activity**⭐**
⭐The Mysterious Case of the Shrinking Plant Experiment⭐
⭐Sand & Salt Experiment⭐
PowerPoint
⭐Scientific Method | PowerPoint⭐
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Science Skills: Math, Everyday, Investigation | PowerPoint [4th Grade]
By Nardine Mettry
Who are scientists and what skills do they use?
Find the 14 science skills scientists use and their examples in this 21-slide PowerPoint presentation.
What's Covered?
- Everyday science skills (and its 4 types).
- Investigation skills (and its 5 types).
- Math + Science skills (and its 5 types).
- IMAGINE YOU ARE A SPACE SCIENTIST
- IMAGINE YOU ARE A WEATHER SCIENTIST
⭐Activity Alert - "Science Skills: Observation, Prediction and Inference" activity**⭐**
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