This worksheet titled
"Get to Know the Science of..." is designed to help students explore scientific concepts through personal reflection and observation. It encourages creativity, self-awareness, and foundational science knowledge in a fun and engaging way. Below is a
step-by-step explanation of how to complete this worksheet, along with
examples for each section.
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🔹 1. Name & Photo
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"OF _______": Fill in your name.
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"Me as a scientist": Draw a picture of yourself as a scientist (e.g., wearing a lab coat, holding a magnifying glass, or doing an experiment).
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🔹 2. I have taken ___ trips around the sun
- This refers to your
age. For example:
- If you're 10 years old, write:
"I have taken 10 trips around the sun."
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🔹 3. Moon phase on the day I was born
- Research the
moon phase on your birth date using a lunar calendar.
- Example: "Waxing Crescent" or "Full Moon".
- You can use websites like timeanddate.com to find this.
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🔹 4. Organisms from the animal kingdom that live in my house
- List animals that live in or around your home.
- Examples:
- Pet dog
- Cat
- Fish
- Ants
- Flies
- Cockroaches
- Mice
- Write them in the lines provided.
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✔ Tip: Include both pets and insects!
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🔹 5. Inherited traits
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My eye color: Color in or draw your eye color (e.g., blue, brown, green).
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My hair color: Draw or color in your hair color (e.g., black, blonde, red).
> 🌟 These are
inherited traits — passed down from parents via genes.
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🔹 6. Favorite States of Matter
Fill in your favorite examples:
| State | Example |
|------|--------|
| Solid (food) | Pizza, apple, cookie |
| Liquid (drink) | Milk, juice, water |
| Gas (smell) | Scent of cookies baking, perfume, fresh grass |
> 💡 The gas state here refers to
odors, which travel through air (a gas).
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🔹 7. Make a hypothesis about becoming a successful learner
Use the
"If... then..." format to create a scientific hypothesis.
#### Example:
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If I study every night and ask questions in class,
Then I will understand science better and get good grades.
Or:
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If I take notes during lessons and review them weekly,
Then I will remember more information and do well on tests.
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✔ This teaches
scientific thinking: predicting outcomes based on actions.
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🔹 8. "My family" box
- Draw a picture of your family or include their names.
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✔ Final Tips:
- Use
colors if allowed — makes it more fun!
- Be honest and creative — this is about
you and science.
- This worksheet helps teachers learn about students while reinforcing science vocabulary.
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🧪 Summary: What This Worksheet Teaches
- Personal connection to science
- Understanding of life cycles, matter, inheritance, and scientific thinking
- Encourages curiosity and observation skills
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filled-out version or
printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of what is science worksheet for middle school.
