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 Objectives Poster

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Nature of Science Science Process Skills Word Wall Cards

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Nature of Science Science Process Skills Experimental Design Bellwork Warm Up Bell Ringer Daily Questions

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🧠 Doodle Notes & Graphic Organizer

Use these to introduce and reinforce key concepts. These make great anchor lessons and can be revisited throughout the year.

Metric System Doodle Notes

Measuring Length, Mass, Volume Doodle Notes

Experimental Design and the Scientific Method Cornell Doodle Notes

🖥 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.

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Experimental Design Informational Text Reading

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🎧 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.

Mystery Solutions Quiet Lab

Lab Equipment Scavenger Hunt

80s 80's Length Party Measuring Length

Color Magic Graduated Cylinder Measuring Liquid Volume Lab

Mass and Weight Measuring Mini Labs

Scientific Theories and Laws Group Activity Theory and Law

Reaction in a Bag Making Observations Lab

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Lego Lab Scientific Procedure Writing Experimental Design Lab Activity

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Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Introduction Lesson

Bubble Solutions Experimental Design Lab

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📂 Projects

Extend learning with hands-on projects that encourage students to apply concepts, think critically, and demonstrate understanding in meaningful ways.

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Lab Safety Poster Mini Project

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Consumer Product Testing Experimental Design Project

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Graphing Great White Sharks Graphing and Data Analysis Project

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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.

Nature of Science Icons
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📝 Assessments

Use these to check for understanding and reinforce key skills like experimental design and data analysis.

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