Young scientists begin a field journal by following four steps. A real-world example of an entry showcases the different parts, including location, date, drawings, and more. 

Concepts

science journals, Writing, science careers, Journaling, making observations, observational skills

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Instructional Ideas

• Take the class outside, invite them to sit and observe their surroundings, then journal something they see
• Review observational skills before assigning the first journal entry

Classroom Considerations

• Participants require a journal
• The duration may vary depending on how long you continue to journal

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Key terms are linked to their definitions
• Related activities are listed at the bottom of the page

Cons

• None