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Favorite Experiments Replay

Science Showcase and Celebration

Day 177of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recall and explain favorite science experiments from the year

2

Practice scientific observation skills

3

Celebrate learning and God's amazing creation

Psalm 104:24

O Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.

Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Celebrating how science helps us appreciate God's wonderful creation and design

📦 Materials Needed

  • Experiment materials from previous lessons
  • Lab notebooks
  • Pencils
  • Safety goggles
  • Tray or workspace covers
  • Celebration stickers

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Remind them of the amazing experiments they've done this year and how each helps us understand God's incredible world.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite experiment this year?
2Teaching (7 min)

Review voting process for favorite experiments and safety rules for repeating experiments.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Scientists are curious about God's world
  • Experiments help us learn and discover
  • Safety is important in scientific exploration
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think experiments are fun?
  • What did you learn from our science experiments this year?
3Activity: Top 3 Experiments Replay (10 min)
hands-on

Students will vote and then repeat their top 3 favorite experiments from the year, carefully observing and recording results.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Vote on top 3 experiments
  2. Divide into small groups
  3. Put on safety goggles
  4. Carefully repeat chosen experiments
  5. Record observations in notebooks
  6. Share discoveries with classmates
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher guides each experiment step-by-step

Challenge: Students predict outcomes before experimenting

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate scientific discoveries and God's amazing world

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn today?
  • How do experiments help us understand creation?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for making such a wonderful world full of things to discover. Help us always be curious and kind scientists. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make our science memory books!

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Scientists' Listening Game

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are naturally curious and love hands-on learning about the world

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Supervise experiments closely
  • Encourage curiosity
  • Ask open-ended questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and following safety rules

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about scientific discovery and careful observation

Extension Activities

  • Create a family science exploration day
  • Visit a local science museum
  • Watch child-friendly science videos
  • Collect and observe nature specimens

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