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Science · Ages 6–9 · 15 minutes

Science Notebook: Observe Change Over Time

A short two-date log helps children compare evidence instead of relying on memory when an object, plant, or weather condition changes.

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Science Notebook: Observe Change Over Time

Name:                              
Date:              

Today I am practising: recording what changes and stays the same across observations

1

Draw a seed, ice cube, or weather scene on day one.

2

Write the date or ask an adult to add it.

3

Predict one change you might see next time.

4

Observe again later and draw the same subject.

5

Circle one change and one thing that stayed the same.

6

Tell an adult whether your prediction matched the observation.

Grown-up guide
  1. Use a safe, ordinary change such as melting ice in a tray or a classroom plant.
  2. Keep the subject and viewpoint similar on both observations.
  3. Use the words changed and stayed the same before asking for an explanation.