Nature of Science Resources
These resources are designed to help you introduce and reinforce the foundational skills students need to think and work like scientists. Students will build confidence in making observations, collecting and analyzing data, using the metric system, and designing investigations.
You can use these materials at the beginning of the year or revisit them throughout your units as needed. Use the "Teach this Unit in Order" tab above to help guide you! You can print the Standards, Concepts, and Vocabulary, Materials List, and "Teach this Unit in Order" under the Printable Unit Resources tab above.
🎯 Objectives Poster
Help students stay focused and understand expectations by displaying clear, student-friendly learning goals throughout the unit.
Word Wall
Reinforce key vocabulary with clear, student-friendly word wall cards that support understanding and can be referenced throughout the unit.
Bellwork
Use these quick activities to reinforce key concepts, build routines, and get students thinking from the moment they enter the classroom.
Nature of Science Science Process Skills Word Wall Cards
Nature of Science Science Process Skills Experimental Design Bellwork Warm Up Bell Ringer Daily Questions
Doodle Notes & Graphic Organizer
Use these to introduce and reinforce key concepts. These make great anchor lessons and can be revisited throughout the year.
Google Slides
PowerPoint
Digital Version
Google Slides
PowerPoint
Digital Version
Google Slides
PowerPoint
Digital Version
Readings
Use these to introduce and reinforce key concepts. These make great anchor lessons and can be revisited throughout the year.
Experimental Design Informational Text Reading
Audio
Activities & Labs
These hands-on activities help students apply what they’re learning and build confidence with scientific thinking.
🎥 Select labs include short video walkthroughs to help you feel confident setting up and facilitating activities.
Lego Lab Scientific Procedure Writing Experimental Design Lab Activity
blog post
video
Projects
Extend learning with hands-on projects that encourage students to apply concepts, think critically, and demonstrate understanding in meaningful ways.
Lab Safety Poster Mini Project
Consumer Product Testing Experimental Design Project
Graphing Great White Sharks Graphing and Data Analysis Project
Lucky Charms Data Analysis and Graphing Project
Review and Vocabulary
Use these activities to review key concepts and vocabulary through engaging formats like pixel art, games, and interactive practice.
Assessments
Use these to check for understanding and reinforce key skills like experimental design and data analysis.
