Science 4.2
Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific practices during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:
- (1) plan and implement descriptive investigations,
including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and
using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
- (A) collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
- (B) construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
- (C) analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
- (D) perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results; and
- (E) communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
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Thinking Like a Scientist - PowerPoint
A 20-slide teaching presentation to use when introducing your students to the scientific method.
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Science Experiment Recording Sheet
A recording sheet to use when completing a Science experiment.
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Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment
Use this science experiment when learning about the different types and features of clouds and how they contribute to the water cycle.
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STEM Challenge Cards for 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades
A set of 20 STEM challenge cards for students, suitable for kids in second through fourth grades.
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Forms of Energy – Science Experiments for Kids
Investigate mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound energy with this set of science activities for kids.
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Scientific Investigation Process – Posters
Remind your students of the steps to the scientific investigation process with this set of 7 posters.
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Does the Sun Transfer Heat? – Science Experiment
Discover how the sun transfers thermal energy and which objects absorb more heat with this science experiment for kids.
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases PowerPoint
A 31-slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about solids, liquids, and gases.
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Inquiry Project - Template
A diverse template to help students craft inquiry questions to produce different types of research projects.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge for Upper Elementary
Challenge upper elementary students to build a pirate ship with a fun (and engaging) STEM challenge created by teachers, for teachers.
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Predict and Prove – Template
A template to help introduce making a hypothesis before starting an investigation.
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Scientific Investigation Process – PowerPoint
A PowerPoint outlining the scientific investigation process.
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What's the Use? PowerPoint - Developing a Hypothesis to Investigate
A teaching presentation discussing the development of a scientific hypothesis.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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R.E.R.U.N. - Writing a Scientific Conclusion - Poster
An educational poster introducing the students to the R.E.R.U.N. method for writing a scientific conclusion.
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Scientific Method Word Wall Vocabulary
Thirty-nine scientific method vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Group Work Role Cards for the Science Classroom
Assign roles for group work in the science classroom with this set of 6 desk cards.
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The Scientific Method Poster - Upper Grades
A poster outlining the seven steps of the scientific method.
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Working Scientifically Worksheet
A worksheet used to check the students' knowledge of working scientifically.
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Natural Disasters - Flood Simulation Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when exploring natural disasters.
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Heat Insulators Science Experiment (Keeping Out the Heat)
Investigate heat insulators with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)
Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Oil Spill Science Experiment
Investigate water pollution and discover the effects of oil spills on wildlife with a hands-on science lab!
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Energy of the Sun Worksheet
Investigate and record the amount of energy from the sun with this science experiment for kids.
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Christmas STEM Challenge Cards - STEM Activities for Elementary
A set of 12 Christmas STEM activity cards for your students to enjoy during the holiday season.
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Frida's Fiesta Stimulus – Task Cards
39 activity task cards based on the Frida's Fiesta Restaurant menu which is included.
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Buoyancy Experiment – Sink or Swim
Use this practical buoyancy experiment when teaching your students about why some objects float in water while others sink.
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Friction Experiment - Sticky Friction
Use this engaging friction experiment when teaching your students about sliding friction and the effect it has on the movement of objects.
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Force and Motion Experiment – Throwing, Dropping, Bouncing, Rolling
Use this hands-on force and motion experiment when teaching your students about how forces influence the movement of objects.
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Science Experiment - States of Matter
A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.
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Going, Going, Gone! - Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how matter changes state at different temperatures.
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Removing Heat – Worksheet
An activity to demonstrate what happens to a variety of liquids when heat is removed.