All About Science: Free Scientist Activities for Elementary Students

All About Science: Free Activities to Explore What Scientists Do

Whether you’re kicking off a science unit or launching your year with STEM, this free download is the perfect way to introduce your students to the world of science! All About Science: Free Scientist Activities for Elementary Students

From who scientists are to the branches of science and the scientific method, these interactive activities are designed to build knowledge in a fun and hands-on way.

Let’s explore what’s included and how you can bring science to life in your classroom.

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Book List: What Is a Scientist?

These read-alouds are perfect for helping students understand what scientists do and the qualities that make someone a scientist. Fiction and nonfiction titles help spark interest and build background knowledge.

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Kid-Friendly Videos About Scientists

Use these short clips to introduce key science ideas and create discussion around what scientists do and how they think. Preview videos before showing them in class.

What Is a Scientist? (SciShow Kids)

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Science Max: Experiments at Large (fun, engaging science in action)

 

The Scientific Method for Kids (FreeSchool)

Grab Your Free All About Science Lapbook

This printable lapbook is filled with engaging science activities that help students explore important concepts in a hands-on, interactive way. Perfect for exploring the topic of science for a beginning lesson.

Inside your free download of All About Science: Free Scientist Activities for Elementary Students, you’ll find:

• ✅ Attributes of a Scientist Sorting Activity
  Students identify what makes someone a scientist by sorting example and non-example cards.
• ✅ Branches of Science
  A visual reference tool with 6 branches of science, simple definitions, and matching images.
• ✅ Scientific Method Flipbook
  Students cut, color, and assemble a flipbook that teaches the steps scientists use during investigations.
• ✅ Scientist Writing Prompt Page
  Encourage reflection and writing with a page where students explain what they know about being a scientist.

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All About Science: Free Scientist Activities for Elementary Students