“What Will Happen If…?” Science Prediction Worksheet Pack

Build early science-thinking skills with this adorable collection of science prediction worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st grade students! Each activity included is designed to inspire young learners to think like scientists by exploring a familiar science experiment scenario and predicting what might happen next.

Scientific Prediction Worksheets for Early Learners

Designed especially for emerging readers and writers, these scientific prediction worksheets support foundational inquiry skills in the early years. Each included prompt is easy to read, illustrate, and respond to. The following is an example of the types of prompts included:

• What would happen if I dropped a paper clip into a glass of water?
• What would happen if a ball were placed on a ramp?
• And more!

Each worksheet includes space for students to draw their ideas and write a brief response, making the activity accessible to all learners, whether they prefer pictures, words, or a combination of both.

Download and Print Your Science Prediction Worksheets

This pack includes nine ready-to-print science prediction worksheets you can use during whole-class lessons, small-group science time, morning work, or literacy–science integration. Simply print the page, read the prompt aloud (or let confident readers tackle it independently), and observe students making connections, explaining their thinking, and comparing predictions with their classmates.

This resource 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 Early Science Inquiry Printables for Young Students

Keep the exploration going! Pair these prediction worksheets with our early-elementary observation sheets, sink-or-float activities, sorting mats, and simple science investigations. Here are just a few of our favorites!

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