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This 20-word science word search introduces elementary students to the practices and skills scientists use every day. Hidden words include observe, experiment, investigate, and communicate, covering data collection, analysis, and the scientific process. Use it as an introduction to the scientific method, a vocabulary warm-up before a unit, or a sub-plan activity in science class.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Scientific Method
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated August 2023

Word List

  • OBSERVE
  • COMMUNICATE
  • MEASURE
  • RESEARCH
  • FINDEVIDENCE
  • MAKEHYPOTHESES
  • WRITE
  • COLLECTDATA
  • ASKQUESTIONS
  • LISTEN
  • THINK
  • RECOEDFINDINGS
  • READ
  • USETOOLS
  • TAKEPICTURES
  • EXPERIMENT
  • BUILDMODELS
  • INVESTIGATE
  • TAKESNOTES
  • MAKESGRAPHS

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