Predict and Observe Science Investigations for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Introduce your young scientists to the foundations of inquiry with this engaging Predict and Observe Mini Book! Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade learners, this printable booklet guides students through three simple, high-interest investigations that help them understand what it means to make a prediction, observe, and record their findings.

With clear visuals and easy-to-use recording spaces, these predict and observe science investigations are an ideal way to build early science-thinking skills.

Scientific Observations and Predictions Experiment Booklet

This Scientific Observations and Predictions Experiment Booklet includes three hands-on science activities, each designed with prediction and observation templates for emerging writers. With the three lab activities included, your students will explore:

• Rolling Objects – Predict how different items will roll, test them, and record observations.
• Melting Matter – Observe how various materials melt and compare results.
• Sink or Float? – Make predictions, test each object in water, and observe what happens.

Each investigation guides students through the science inquiry process in a straightforward, structured manner. The pages include visuals, checkboxes, and short writing spaces that make the tasks easy for little learners.

The booklet is fully editable, allowing you to easily adjust vocabulary, add directions, or include your own objects and experiments.

Download Your K-1 Science Experiment Activities

Ready to explore predictions and observations with your young scientists? It’s easy with this resource!

This set of K-1 Science Experiment activities is available in both PDF and editable Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Science Inquiry Activities for Kindergarten and Grade 1

Looking for even more ways to help students practise predicting, observing, and recording data? Pair this mini book with additional science inquiry activities for kindergarten and first grade. Make sure you check these out before you go!

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