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My First Science Journal

What is Science?

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that scientists observe and record what they see

2

Create a simple science journal with a nature drawing

3

Develop curiosity about God's amazing creation

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

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

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Celebrates observing and appreciating God's wonderful creation through scientific exploration

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blank notebook or journal
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Magnifying glass
  • Nature collection basket
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about previous lessons on using senses to explore God's world

💭 Review Question: What interesting things did we learn about sounds and textures this week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce the concept of a science journal as a special book where scientists record their observations

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Scientists are curious explorers who love to learn about God's world
  • We can be little scientists by looking closely and drawing what we see
  • Our BibleMouse science journal helps us remember our discoveries
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What is something in nature you find interesting?
  • How can we look at something carefully?
3Activity: Nature Observation Journal (10 min)
project

Children will select a natural object and carefully draw it in their science journal

📝 Instructions:
  1. Go outside or look at a nature item from your collection basket
  2. Use the magnifying glass to look very closely
  3. Draw what you see in your BibleMouse science journal
  4. Color your drawing if you want
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw or traces child's drawing

Challenge: Write 1-2 words describing the object

4Closing (3 min)

Share drawings and discuss what was learned

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you draw in your science journal?
  • What did you notice about your object?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how plants are alive and grow!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are naturally curious and love exploring

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage careful observation, not perfect drawing
  • Let child lead the exploration
  • Praise effort and curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused, fine motor skills for drawing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about discovery, willingness to look closely

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of nature observations
  • Create a family science exploration time
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional journaling pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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