Grades 3–5
Observation or Inference?
Ten sentences to mark as an observation (what you notice) or an inference (what you figure out).
Science worksheet · Scientific method
Science Observation Journal
Look closely at one object: draw it as if under a magnifying glass, describe it and ask a question.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Scientific method
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- The scientific method, Hypotheses, Fair tests
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Look closely. Draw every detail you see.
- It reminds me of…
- A question I have:
Words on this sheet
ObjectColorShapeTextureSmell
Teacher tip
Hand out magnifying glasses and a leaf, shell or rock. Ask for one detail no one else noticed.
How to use it
- Run a quick class experiment first, like which paper towel soaks up the most, and fill in the sheet together.
- Post the steps of the scientific method on the wall.
- Let partners compare answers and settle any differences with a book or a video.
Watch for
A wrong hypothesis is not a failure. Scientists learn from it too.
Talk about it
- Was your prediction right? What did you learn either way?
- How could we find out if that is true?
Take it further
Let kids design their own fair test and present it at a mini science fair.
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