1. Science Detectives

Tags: [Grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 7, grade 8, black light, forensics, observations, interpreting, predicting, inferences, recording, questioning, evidence, fingerprints, chemistry, colour, chromatography] ...

2. Weather

Tags: [Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, weather, air, water, water cycle, clouds, frost, smog, wind, hygrometer, windsock, measure, measurement, observation]  ...

3. Observation: What do you really notice?

Tags: [Observation, memory, sight, biologist, biodiversity]  ...

4. Get To Know A Plant

Tags: [plants, leaves, stem, cone, flower, observation]  ...

5. The Nose Knows

Tags: [senses, observation, kindergarten, grade 2, smell, pre-visit, human body]  ...

6. Get to Know a Potato

Tags: [Plants, grade 1, grade 2, kindergarten, observation, touch, processes of science]  ...

7. Sound Map

Tags: [Sound, observation, grade 1, grade 2, grade 4, map]  ...

8. Spoons on Strings

Tags: [Sound, observation, waves]  ...

9. Tornado Maker

Tags: [Sound, observation, waves]  ...

10. Science Detectives

In these activities, students practice real-world application of scientific methods and gain an appreciation of the use of science in both the field and the laboratory to solve crime. Introduction ...

11. Weather

Weather is an important part of our lives and one that we cannot control. Instead, it often controls how and where we live, what we do, what we wear and what we eat. In these activities, students explore ...

12. Candles

Students explore the melting and solidification of wax. Introduction Students observe wax as it is heated and cooled, and make observations about this substance as it changes from a solid to a liquid, ...

13. Observation: What do you really notice?

Students test their observation and memory skills with this quick and easy game. Introduction Wildlife biologists use their observation skills to locate animals and take measurements of animal behaviour. ...

14. Deep Purple Magic

... water and dissolves in the oil, and returns to its purple colour! Objectives Students will be able to: Explain the importance of observation when doing science. Entire Activity These resources ...

15. More Deep Purple Magic

... vinegar neutralizes the basic ammonia. The phenolphthalein becomes colourless. Objectives Students will be able to: Explain the importance of observation when doing science. Explain the chemistry ...

16. The Disappearing Glass

... to: Explain the importance of observation when doing science. Describe how the index of refraction of light can explain why something becomes invisible. Entire Activity These resources are ...

17. Coin Through Latex

Students will learn how make a coin appear to pass through a piece of latex. Close observation and some hands-on exploration with the materials will reveal how this trick is done. Introduction ...

18. Mobius Bands

... the twist again, it will go all the way around the outside again. It literally has only one side and one edge. Objectives Students will be able to: Explain the importance of observation when ...

19. Ring and Tie

Students see a ring seem to pass through a necktie. Objectives Students will be able to: Explain the importance of observation when doing science. Entire Activity These resources are ...

20. Crayon Mind Reading

Students see someone “feel” colours and learn the importance of careful observation. Introduction Magicians use a technique called misdirection to deceive their audience. By guiding the ...