Science Observation

Science Observation (Guided exploration) 

Lesson focus: Notice, Think Wonder. What is happening? (Describe) Why is it happening (Explain) 

Equipment:

Jar

Salt

Oil

Water 

Cloth 

Task: Observe how substances interact together (Liquid into liquid, solid into liquid) 

Get students to describe equipment. Whats the purpose? (This bumps up vocabulary) 

Students took part in looking how to transfer the liquids between containers. Discussed 'half'. Demonstrated solids and liquids and the shape they take.

Give the students opportunities to describe - this gives them more experience doing it. 

Feed in the vocabulary to give students the ability to communicate. 

Students to have a go. Pour the salt into the water. Observe the reaction (Eye level) 

Discuss what happened? Video this and re-watch to pull apart key ideas. 

Staff Meeting Debrief 

What are cross-cutting concepts- Help students connect ideas from one discipline to another. 

Crosscutting Concepts:

Cause and effect

Patterns

Structure and function

 Systems

Scale

 Change and Stability

 Matter and Energy

Learning science is best supported when instruction interweaves content and concepts from a variety of fields. 

Science is a way of knowing

Next Steps: 

How can I reinforcement the learning?

Think about how students can communicate their thinking with others in the class. Note as a teacher that one student's response is not a confirmation of the lesson or students knowledge. 

Filming parts of the experiment - Reflect on what they can see. Using a video allows you to pause and discuss different parts of the experiment. It's a great way to gather evidence and collect data.