My Science Journal
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How To Use This Book
You can use a science journal to write information about observations you discover in science. You can use it to write down questions that you have about science topics. Scientists use their science journals to record predictions and results during science experiments.
Here is a checklist of some things to remember when using your science journal:
ü Make sure your writing is neat and legible.
ü Number your pages in the upper right hand corner.
ü Only use the front of a page, not the back.
ü Never tear out pages.
ü Always use a pen, not a pencil.
ü Do not erase. Instead, strike through mistakes with one line, so that you can still read them later.
ü Always date your entry and create a title to remind you of the science concept that you experienced.
ü Always label any drawings that you create in your journal.
ü Use sentences to communicate your observations and conclusions.
ü Entries should explain what you know or why you think something happened.
Here are some phrases to help you get started:
- I wonder why…
- I was really surprised when…
- During the discussion, I wondered…
- I see a pattern in…
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About the Book
My Science Journal is a book for intermediate elementary students to use while conducting experiments in science labs. Students are instructed on how to use the book to get the most out of each laboratory experience. Fun science facts will be found on each page, along with some interesting and useful math and science information found in the back of the book. Jounaling has become an integral part of science education at all grade levels. This journal should be a must for each student in upper elementary science classrooms.
About the Author
Karla Ritzen has been a teacher in the Fort Bend Independent School District for thirteen years. She also instructs other teachers in science lab activities and writes science and health curriculum for the district. While instructing new teachers, she mentions the importance of teaching children to keep a science journal. She created this book to enhance the process of journaling for both teachers and students, so that children can get the most out of their science labs.
Karla has lived in Texas all of her life. She has a son who is her inspiration for being a good teacher. She raised him to appreciate the world around him by recognizing science in every day life. Among their many science adventures together are digging for worms, raising monarch butterflies in the backyard, studying the night sky, looking for man-made satellites, and viewing a space shuttle launch in person.