Grade 1 Science Weeks 17–18: Student Practice
Use a notebook for drawings, labels, and observation tables. Never taste investigation materials or use electricity, heat, sharp tools, or unknown substances.
Week 17: Weather observations
Day 81: Student record
Task: Read the passage and answer: Name three things we can observe about weather.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 82: Student record
Task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 83: Student record
Task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 84: Student record
Task: Observe or model: Make a five-day weather chart. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 85: Student record
Task: Independent check: Name three things we can observe about weather. Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Week 18: Scientific questions and evidence
Day 86: Student record
Task: Read the passage and answer: Why do scientists record observations?
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 87: Student record
Task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 88: Student record
Task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 89: Student record
Task: Observe or model: Plan a safe test of which paper towel absorbs more water, with adult help. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________
Day 90: Student record
Task: Independent check: Why do scientists record observations? Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.
My prediction: __________ What I observed: __________ What the evidence shows: __________