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Activity

Keeping a Field Journal

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This Keeping a Field Journal activity also includes:

Young scientists begin a field journal by following four steps. A real-world example of an entry showcases the different parts, including location, date, drawings, and more. 

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Concepts
science journals, Writing, science careers, Journaling, making observations, observational skills
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Instructional Ideas
  • Take the class outside, invite them to sit and observe their surroundings, then journal something they see
  • Review observational skills before assigning the first journal entry
Classroom Considerations
  • Participants require a journal
  • The duration may vary depending on how long you continue to journal
Pros
  • Key terms are linked to their definitions
  • Related activities are listed at the bottom of the page
Cons
  • None