Thinking Like a Scientist 2nd Grade Adapted By: Misty Gibson Parts Taken From: CScope Lesson “Think Like a Scientist”

What makes someone a Scientist? They make observations What is a Scientist? A Scientist is a person What makes someone a Scientist? They make observations They communicate clearly They ask questions

How can we make careful observations? How do we draw what we see? Draw what you see Use tools Write a description of what you see How do we draw what we see? Do your best to draw it as close to the real thing as possible Color it the way you see it Include little details: like are there freckles on the babies face?

What tools can we use? Magnet Hand lens Notebook Microscope Primary balance Ruler Safety goggles Thermometer Hand lens Microscope Beaker Clock Collecting net Computer Timer  

What do we write about? What color is the object? Is it big or small? If it’s small what is similar to its size? Example: It is around the size of a dime. If it’s big what is similar to its size? Example: It is around the size of a elephant. Does it have a texture? Does it feel hot or cold?

What else do Scientists do? They work with others They sort and classify objects by size, shape, color, or another way They use charts and graphs to show data They compare the objects by measuring them

YES!! YOU CAN BE A SCIENTIST!! A Scientist is a person Can you be a Scientist? YES!! YOU CAN BE A SCIENTIST!! All of the things we learned about are techniques scientist use. We can use these in our classroom to be Junior Scientists.

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