Life Science and Scientific Process Activities

The video introduces a science center with activities in physical, earth, and life sciences, as well as the scientific process. Each section includes hands-on activities like vocabulary matching, object classification, reading, and experiments. Students work independently or in pairs, and their progress is tracked with assessment charts.

What are the four main units in the science center?

• Physics, chemistry, biology, and geology

• Mathematics, history, geography, and art

• Biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy

• Physical science, earth science, life science, and the scientific process

In the physical science unit, what do students do with the vocabulary cards?

• Draw pictures of each term

• Create flashcards for each term

• Match terms with their definitions

• Write essays about each term

What is the purpose of the solid to liquid observation center?

• To measure the temperature of solids

• To classify different liquids

• To create ice sculptures

• To observe the melting of ice

In the earth science unit, what do students create using toothpicks and dark paper?

• A model of the solar system

• A constellation

• A map of the earth

• A diagram of a volcano

What is the main activity in the planet flip book center?

• Memorizing the order of planets

• Drawing and writing about each planet

• Writing essays about each planet

• Creating 3D models of planets

In the life science unit, what do students do with the vocabulary terms?

• Write definitions on note cards

• Draw pictures explaining each term

• Create songs about each term

• Write poems about each term

What is the purpose of the life science postcard center?

• To create a postcard for a friend

• To write a letter about a different environment

• To write a story about an adventure

• To draw a map of an environment

In the scientific process unit, what is the camouflage experiment about?

• Observing animals in their natural habitat

• Creating camouflage patterns

• Deciding if camouflage helps animals

• Testing if animals can change color

What do students use in the penny experiment?

• Pencils and erasers

• Water and sand

• Coins and magnets

• Penny droppers and pennies

What is the final activity in the scientific process unit?

• Memorizing scientific terms

• Drawing a diagram of an experiment

• Writing a report on an experiment

• Creating a personal experiment