Be a Scientist

From Move to Learn · 2015

Be a Scientist
5 minK1st2nd3rdScienceBrain Breaks
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Summary

A science-themed movement break that gets kids thinking like scientists -- observing and wondering -- while they move along with the coach. A general energizer with no single science topic to tag.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Science and talk

  1. What does it mean to act like a scientist (observe, wonder, ask questions)?
  2. What is something you are curious about right now?
  3. How did moving help you refocus for learning?

Quick work-a-long

Try it: Look closely at one object nearby and name two things you notice about it.