What is a Scientist? | Science Safety Rules Worksheets & Science Tools Vocabulary Activities

Description

Kick off your science curriculum with this engaging, no-prep “What is a Scientist?” unit—perfect for the beginning of the year! These science safety rules worksheets, science tools vocabulary activities, and fun scientist-themed lessons will get your students excited about science from day one.

This resource helps students explore the big question: What is a scientist? Through interactive activities, hands-on lessons, and student-friendly visuals, they’ll discover what scientists do, how to stay safe in the lab, and how to use tools to make careful observations.

🌟 What Students Will Learn:

• What a scientist is and what scientists do

• Important science safety rules

• Names and uses of science tools

• Core science vocabulary

• How to make and record scientific observations

• Why safety and proper tool use are essential in science

📦 What’s Included in This Resource:

• 5 ready-to-teach science lessons

• Full vocabulary word wall

• Printable vocabulary flashcards

• Science vocabulary posters with real-life photos

• Vocabulary foldable + create-your-own card activity

• Matching game + bingo choice board

• Anchor chart templates & classroom visuals

• Nonfiction reader with comprehension questions

• “I Am a Scientist” worksheets & writing prompts

• “Scientists Can…” reflection activities

• Science safety contract (editable + prewritten)

• Famous scientists bubble map

• Science tools vocabulary, identification & labeling activities

• KWL charts, bubble maps, and graphic organizers

• Drawing and writing prompts

• End-of-unit quiz with answer key

• Fun extras like: Word search, I Spy activity, 3-2-1 notes, 4-square writing

This unit is perfect for K-2 students or any primary classroom introducing the scientific process. Whether you’re teaching in-person or virtually, everything is organized, print-and-go, and designed to make your life easier!

💬 What Teachers Are Saying:

⭐ “My students absolutely loved this introduction to what a scientist does and what science is! Thank you for such a wonderful resource!” – Taylor S.

⭐ “Great for beginning of the year review and introducing the topic! I love that there are full lesson plans. Such an easy resource, no prep.” – Eileen P.

⭐ “This is a perfect unit to kick off science at the beginning of the school year! I love the hands-on activities that make this resource engaging.” – Dana F.

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