Winter Science Journal Year 2-5: 8 Experiments and Fair Test Investigations

Winter science journal for Grades 1-4 (Year 2-5): 8 hands-on winter experiments with plan and observation pages that teach the steps of a fair scientific investigation.

Each experiment has a “My plan” page (question, hypothesis, materials, illustrated steps) and a “My observations” page (drawing, table of measurements, conclusion, “supported / not supported”).

What is included (30-page journal)

• My science investigation (6 steps) and “Before I begin” safety page
• 8 experiments: salt and ice, a snowflake under the microscope, is melted snow clean?, a snowman that never melts, frozen bubbles, the insulating mitten, the outdoor thermometer, colourful ice
• Nature pages: 8-week weather record, my tree in winter, tracks in the snow, changing snow
• Science reflection page and 2 glossary pages (investigating and winter words)
• Teacher guide, answer guidance for all 8 experiments, sources and preparation list
• Colour and black-and-white versions, plus the answer guidance as a separate file

Ways to use

• Winter science unit or a weekly science lesson
• Working scientifically and fair-test practice
• Outdoor learning and nature study
• Science club or STEM afternoons

PDF, US Letter (choose “Fit to page” to print on A4). English.