{"id":9544,"date":"2022-07-09T14:02:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-09T21:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/?p=9544"},"modified":"2022-12-09T14:39:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T21:39:55","slug":"activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities to Teach Science Tools and Science Safety Rules at the Beginning of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The beginning of the school year is an important time in all areas, including science. This is the time when you\u2019ll be building a strong foundation for the rest of the year, so introducing and practicing with science tools and safety rules is key. These activities to teach science tools and safety rules at the beginning of the year will help you introduce important safety concepts that students will be referring back to all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-9chojVjpWYE1GdTw_3oKiHIF9T2i0AQl3JbgSocYqvpapsypaXoaj3rAtxAgtSTf58Yjy2By8mCh259yAC5VlUprXwY956klr8KGoDJvJUQtqvEIGtH5TmTi7E5sBIj-Piz6hEDX6o746oNaSg\" alt=\"\" width=\"631\" height=\"326\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-science-tools-safety-activities\">Science Tools &amp; Safety Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students will be very excited to participate in the fun and hands-on activities that make up a great science curriculum. However, it\u2019s important to begin by introducing science safety, tools, and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>At the start of the school year, dedicate plenty of time to teaching about science tools, safety, expectations, and routines. Making these expectations and routines clear from the start will keep your classroom running smoothly throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h2>Science Tools &amp; Safety Rules PowerPoint<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8269 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/science-tools-3rd-grade-science-lesson-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"laptop with science tools 3rd grade powerpoint lesson\" width=\"458\" height=\"458\" data-pin-title=\"Science tools PowerPoint lesson\" data-pin-description=\"Back to school science activities, and experiments for third grade science. Includes first week of school lesson plans, teaching PowerPoint, science tools and safety, plus fun science experiments perfect for the beginning of the year.\"><\/p>\n<p>Introduce science tools and safety rules with lesson slides on PowerPoint. Easly make your own or check out the lesson slides in this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">back to school science unit<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9559 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/science-safety-Powerpoint-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"565\" data-pin-title=\"Science safety lesson slides\"><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduce Science Safety &amp; Tools with a Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by playing a science safety video that covers some general safety rules. Here are a few science safety videos geared towards younger elementary students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4RgSaqpQa8E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Science Safety Lesson for Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Science Safety Lesson for Kids\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4RgSaqpQa8E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MEIXRLcC6RA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>General Lab Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"General Lab Safety\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MEIXRLcC6RA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some videos that introduce important science tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PIA1NlYEEfA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Science Tools Lesson for Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Science Tools Lesson for Kids\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PIA1NlYEEfA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I5FIpEpy4kM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>Science Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Science Tools\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I5FIpEpy4kM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play a Science Safety Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow students the opportunity to practice with science safety by playing a Safe or Unsafe science game. Give students different scenarios and have them decide if the person in each scenario is being safe or unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/2uIzJEt6aJ45XotuqixRew3YBh8WOfwdU1755ixl4V-b1JwsQseua7ebVTOmVHHJ-8dzSqj3OhbuhMTcQhqVHN7iHYD_0SkKt_r-HQJVHR7DDIH9lPwvZayEQzvBfudQiycn1qs4umkC7KhQIyU\" alt=\"\" width=\"514\" height=\"514\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Safety Task Cards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">source<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this game as whole group practice or as a center activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identify Science Tools and How to Safely Use Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning the names and uses for science tools you\u2019ll be using is an important topic to cover before you start using the tools in class. There are many tools that will be new to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Zxzdqws5lqyMVBxLtvSMtUIK-itlAcxiYzhtsoAw-KuN6esRh5W_91z2nx0TeJ_gH-KHgui0WpqAljjqnwr5cvIP2q_npMyDzIbATWjePMHf_c9tCWnSkfCniBrSSp4ekm-zFuwoKA2Ybo7LcAw\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"488\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Tools Sort (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">source<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Picture cards are an excellent way to introduce these science tools and explain their purpose. Help students contextualize the uses of the tools by asking questions like \u201cWhich tools are used to keep us safe?\u201d and \u201cWhich tools can we use to measure?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Fun Science Journal to Reinforce the Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of the school year, have students set up a science journal to record procedures, new vocabulary, and other notes and lesson responses. Start by using the journal to help students practice with science tools and safety rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=5273\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Science teaching ideas for the beginning of the year- Setting up a science journal routine. These back to school science activities and teaching ideas perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade help you plan the first week and lay the foundation for future science lessons.\" class=\"wp-image-5273\" width=\"465\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-233x302.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-455x589.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-564x730.jpg 564w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-350x453.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-495x640.jpg 495w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-127x164.jpg 127w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Journal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">source<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be able to refer back to their journal throughout the year to continue to reinforce safety rules and science procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=5277\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What to teach in science at the beginning of the year-Back to school teaching ideas and science activities for 2nd and 3rd grade to introduce scientists, science tools, science safety, and the scientific method.\" class=\"wp-image-5277\" width=\"469\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-233x302.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-455x589.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-564x730.jpg 564w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-350x453.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal-127x164.jpg 127w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/beginning-of-year-science-activities-teaching-ideas-science-journal.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Journal Practice Page (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">source<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"2b4491464c\" src=\"https:\/\/red-sunset-7917.kit.com\/2b4491464c\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Use Tools and Apply Safety Rules with a Lab<\/h2>\n<p>After teaching and practicing with science tools and safety, allow students to apply their learning in a simple science experiment. I like to start with an easy, but high-engagement lab like <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2018\/10\/milk-cookies-scientific-method-experiment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Cookie Dunk experiment<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=5290\" data-pin-title=\"Milk &amp; Cookies sink or float experiment for kids\" data-pin-description=\"Sink or float experiment for kids using milk &amp; cookies.\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A simple and fun science experiment using milk and cookies to explore buoyancy. Find easy science activities for teaching the scientific method in a way that kids love! Read more about 2nd and 3rd grade science.\" class=\"wp-image-5290\" width=\"465\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-233x302.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-455x589.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-564x730.jpg 564w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-350x453.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-495x640.jpg 495w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6-127x164.jpg 127w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Milk-cookies-science-experiment-to-teach-scientific-method-AroundTheKampfire-6.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cookie Dunk Lab (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">source<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will learn about buoyancy as they get excellent experience following the scientific method. It\u2019s so fun and also a great way to get students motivated to follow science rules in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see more of our milk and cookies buoyancy experiment in action here: <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2018\/10\/milk-cookies-scientific-method-experiment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>Milk &amp; Cookies and the Scientific Method<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can I Get These Teaching Materials?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the resources pictured in this post are part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Scientists &amp; The Scientific Method<\/a> introductory science unit. The unit includes 11 days of detailed lesson plans, a 10-lesson teaching PowerPoint, students journal activities, science extension centers, plus 3 science experiments. It has everything you need to get started with science in the beginning of the school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=5234\" class=\"wp-image-5234 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1.jpg\" alt=\"Scientists and the Scientific Method- An introduction to science with 10 lesson teaching Power Point for students to learn about scientists, tools, safety and the scientific method.\" width=\"403\" height=\"403\" data-pin-title=\"Scientists &amp; the Scientific Method\" data-pin-description=\"A complete science unit with teaching Power Point and labs to introduce students to the scientific method an science practices.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-233x233.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-455x455.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scientists-Scientific-Method-Linda-Kamp-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Click <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Scientists-The-Scientific-Method-Scientific-Processes-2nd-3rd-Grade-4031475?utm_source=BLOG%20POST&amp;utm_campaign=Science%20Tools%20%26%20Safety%20Rules%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><strong> for the complete science unit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting your science lessons with basic concepts like tools and safety is crucial for getting your year off on the right foot. As you get ready to head back to school, I hope these activities to teach science tools and safety rules at the beginning of the year are helpful in your classroom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/B6YAlXXTsXewSM1wMKv3lqxSM0fAIHg_tohKOeyYEATJgbeUWOxsePYu-GgCiAjdA34QOnYc8kdWiIdORN-D7wO2sC2kHpKSIo-lq0YpsQ9WYv8gLvhDVnjz6-1SpWoZZymgAZStTerrkzGuDa0\" alt=\"\" width=\"318\" height=\"497\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more science activities and teaching ideas, visit these posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2021\/08\/second-grade-properties-of-matter-science-experiments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Properties of Matter Science Experiments for Second Grade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2021\/08\/second-grade-properties-of-matter-science-experiments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=8290\" data-pin-title=\"Properties of matter science experiments\" data-pin-description=\"Hands-on properties of matter science experiments that are easy and fun for 2nd grade kids.\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/properties-of-matter-science-experiments-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"Properties of matter science experiments\" class=\"wp-image-8290\" width=\"441\" height=\"228\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2021\/07\/back-to-school-third-grade-science-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Back to School Third Grade Science Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2021\/07\/back-to-school-third-grade-science-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=8263\" data-pin-title=\"First week of third grade science activities\" data-pin-description=\"Back to school science activities, and experiments for third grade science. Includes first week of school lesson plans, teaching PowerPoint, science tools and safety, plus fun 3rd grade science experiments perfect for the beginning of the year.\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/first-week-in-3rd-grade-science-activities-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"First week of third grade science activities\" class=\"wp-image-8263\" width=\"442\" height=\"228\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/2018\/10\/4-things-to-teach-in-science-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">4 Things to Teach in Science at the Start of the Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/activities-to-teach-science-tools-and-safety-rules-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-strong\/?tp_image_id=5264\" data-pin-title=\"Back to school science activities for distance learning\" data-pin-description=\"A fun list of easy back to school science activities to do with distance learning for 2nd and 3rd grade kids. This post has lots of fun science ideas that kids can do virtually.\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"Teaching ideas and beginning of the year science activities for 2nd and 3rd grade.\" class=\"wp-image-5264\" width=\"445\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-233x121.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-486x252.jpg 486w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-455x236.jpg 455w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-730x379.jpg 730w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-350x182.jpg 350w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1-200x104.jpg 200w, https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Teaching-ideas-and-beginning-of-the-year-science-activities-for-second-and-third-grade-Around-the-Kampfire-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beginning of the school year is an important time in all areas, including science. 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