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Science · Ages 6–9 · 15 minutes

Science Notebook: Notice and Wonder

Children slow down with one safe object or picture and record what they can see before asking what they want to investigate.

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Science Notebook: Notice and Wonder

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Today I am practising: separating a direct observation from a question

1

Look closely at a leaf or photo. Draw its outline.

2

Write or dictate one thing you notice.

3

Add two more details using color, shape, or texture words.

4

Write one question that starts with I wonder.

5

Circle whether each statement is a notice or a wonder.

6

Tell an adult which detail you would look at again.

Grown-up guide
  1. Choose one familiar, safe object and give quiet looking time before asking questions.
  2. Treat a wonder as a question, not an answer that needs immediate correction.
  3. Prompt for observable details such as color or shape before interpretations.