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Science · K–3 · 15 minutes

Science Notebook: Observe, Draw, Explain

Slow down and look closely with a simple observation routine.

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Science Notebook: Observe, Draw, Explain

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Today I am practising: scientific observation

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Observe here. Draw what you see, then write one detail and one question.

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Observe here. Draw what you see, then write one detail and one question.

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Observe here. Draw what you see, then write one detail and one question.

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Observe here. Draw what you see, then write one detail and one question.

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Observe here. Draw what you see, then write one detail and one question.

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Observe here. Draw what you see, then write one detail and one question.

Grown-up note: Ask your learner to explain one answer in their own words.

How to use it

A simple ten-minute routine

Set the purposeTell your learner this page practises scientific observation.
Let them tryRead the prompt aloud once, then give space to think.
Talk it throughAsk: “What did you notice?” and celebrate the strategy.