Outdoor Science Observation Journal =================================== Create a science observation journal for Grade [grade] on [science unit]. Details: - Unit: [topic] - Grade: [grade] - Journal: [composition/digital/printed] - Frequency: [daily/weekly] OBSERVATION PROMPTS 1. Draw and label what you see in [observation]. 2. Describe using 3 senses. 3. What changed since last observation? 4. Create a data table for measurements. 5. Compare prediction to result. INQUIRY PROMPTS 6. What questions do you have? 7. What if you changed [variable]? 8. Design another way to test. 9. What evidence supports conclusion? 10. What would a scientist wonder next? CONNECTION PROMPTS 11. Where do you see [concept] in daily life? 12. How does [concept] affect people? 13. How might a [scientist] use this? 14. What problems could [concept] solve? VOCABULARY PROMPTS 15. Use [word] in a sentence. 16. Diagram with 4 vocabulary words. 17. Explain [concept] to younger student. REFLECTION PROMPTS 18. Most surprising thing learned? 19. What do you understand better now? 20. What is still confusing? ASSESSMENT - Scientific accuracy: [1-4] - Vocabulary use: [1-4] - Diagram quality: [1-4] - Depth of thinking: [1-4] - Completion: [1-4] Source: https://promptzyo.com/prompt/outdoor-science-observation-journal