Grade 3 Observation Journals: Writing Clear Science Notes
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Today I am practising: Writing detailed observations and using evidence from a simple test.
You place a paper towel in a bowl with a little water. Write two sentences about what you see after ten minutes.
Measure a pencil with a ruler. Write the length in centimeters and one other fact you observe.
Compare a metal spoon and a wooden spoon in warm water. Write which one feels warmer after one minute.
Draw a simple plant with roots, stem, and leaf. Write one sentence about each part you drew.
You have three objects: a eraser, a marble, and a coin. Write a table with columns Object and Rolls? and fill it in.
Look at the same tree for three minutes. Write one thing that stays the same and one thing that changes.
- Encourage complete sentences, check that each note describes something seen or measured, and avoid guessing.