Science Observation Sorting Cards

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Science Observation Sorting Cards: A tiled grid of dotted-border cards (4 columns) with large headings and coloured icons: top row SEE (eye) / HEAR (ear) / SMELL (nose) / TOUCH (hand) with short questions; second row MEASURE (ruler), COUNT (tally sticks), COMPARE (scales), PATTERN (shapes) with prompts; third row BEFORE / DURING / AFTER clocks and CHANGE arrow; fourth row FAIR TEST (checklist), VARIABLE (flask), PREDICT (thought bubble) and RECORD (notebook & pencil). Bottom line instruction: '...

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This printable contains a grid of small cut-out cards with bold headings, icons, and short question prompts to scaffold student observation, measurement, and enquiry thinking. Use the cards as sorting prompts, planning prompts for an investigation, or quick reminder cards during hands-on practicals. The language is simple but includes enquiry vocabulary (fair test, variable, predict) that benefits from teacher modelling.

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