Description
Need a fun, engaging Introductory Unit for The Practice of Science in K-1? I have you covered with 3 weeks of lesson plans with printables. It covers What is a SCIENTIST, Science Tools, and The Scientific Method with Inquiry lessons!
What’s Inside This Download?
- Pg. 1 Cover
- Pg. 2 Table of Contents
- Pg. 3 HOME CONNECTION
- Pg. 4 Note to Teachers
- Pg. 5 Lesson Plan (What is a Scientist?) WEEK 1
- Pg. 6 Lesson Plan (Science Tools) WEEK 2
- Pg. 7 Lesson Plan (Scientific Method) WEEK 3
- Pg. 8 KWL Chart
- Pg. 9 Draw a Scientist
- Pg. 10 Scientists ARE, CAN, USE
- Pg. 11 Act Out the Motion of a Scientist
- Pg. 12 I SPY Science Tools
- Pg. 13 & 14 Science Tools INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK (just draw pics., for young children)
- Pg. 15 & 16 Science Tools Interactive Notebook (write the definition – for older children)
- Pg. 17 & 18 Measuring Tools (INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK) Activity
- Pg. 19 Hand Lens Experiment Data Sheet
- Pg. 20-22 Science Tools MINI BOOKS
- Pg. 23 Venn Diagram (ruler VS dropper)
- Pg. 24 Writing Prompt- Science Tools
- Pg. 25 Writing Prompt – Scientist & Tools
- Pg. 26 Gummy Bear Science
- Pg. 27 Scientific Method Blank Sheet (You can use this with any experiment all year long)
- Pg. 28 Ask A Friend (Data Collecting)
- Pg. 29 Rainbow Milk Inquiry Instructions (for teachers)
- Pg. 30 Rainbow Milk Inquiry Data Sheet
- Pg. 31 Observing Mixing Colors Data Sheet
- Pg. 32-35 I’m a Scientist HAT HEADBANDS for boys and girls
- Pg. 36-45 What is a Scientist, Science Tools POSTERS (see preview)
- Pg. 46-53 The Scientific Method POSTER Set
- Pg. 54-61 Science Data Notebook with Rubric & Word Bank
- Pg. 62 How to put the Interactive Notebook Pages in the book EXAMPLE
- Pg. 63 Credits
WHAT else do you need for this unit besides the printables?
- ❀ Cardstock for printing the science hats
- ❀ Red, Blue, Yellow Paint
- ❀ Gummy Bears, Water, Cup
- ❀ Science Tools (rulers, balance scale, hand lens, goggles, measuring cups etc.)
- ❀ Q-Tips, Milk, Food coloring, Dish Soap, Scissors, crayons, glue
KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S MISCONCEPTIONS:
They will probably think that a scientist is only a male with glasses and crazy hair from watching TV. They probably won’t all know that a spoon is a scientific tool.
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Michele L. –
Very appropriate for my class. I was able to differentiate for each kid. (Originally shared on my TpT store.)
Shanice R. –
I loved the lesson plan. It really broke everything down step by step. I loved the different ways that it kept the students involved. (Originally shared on my TpT store.)
Denise L G. –
My students loved this bundle. They were excited and eager to learn about scientists. Students were able to learn about science tools and science safety. At the end of the unit, my students were able to share science tools they have at home and expalin how it is used. (Originally shared on my TpT store.)