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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.
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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
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- Related activities are listed at the bottom of the page
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