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Working Like a Scientist

Click the links below to access editable, digital templates to use in your classroom.  All resources are organized by topic and tied to the TEKS and PreK guidelines.  Please note the "Instructions" tab should you need guidance in utilizing the templates.  Happy learning!

PreK Guidelines:

Kindergarten TEKS:

First Grade TEKS
  • VI.A.1  Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses characteristics of common objects.
  • VI.A.3  Child uses simple scientific tools to learn about objects.
  • VI.B.3  Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the relationship of organisms in their environments.
  • K.1A  Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.  
  • K.1E Collect observations and measurements as evidence.
  • 1.1A  Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations.  
  • 1.1E Collect observations and measurements as evidence.  

PreK Objectives:

K Objectives:

First Grade Objectives:
The learner will explore how scientists learn about the natural world by asking questions, making observations, collecting data, using simple tools, and using descriptive language to identify properties of objects.
The learner will explore how scientists learn about the natural world by asking questions, making observations, collecting data, using simple tools, and using descriptive language to identify properties of objects.
The learner will be able to ask relevant questions and define scientific problems based on their observations or information from various sources, and collect accurate observations and measurements to use as evidence in their investigations.  

What is a Scientist? Science Tools & Safety:

Scientists Ask Questions and Record Observations:

Scientists Hypothisize & Predict:

Scientists Experiment and Draw Conclusions:  

PreK/ K/ 1st Student Concept Lesson Template: