Science Steps Flashcards
Step-by-Step Science
4 Science Steps
Card Fronts • Red: Ask | Yellow: Guess | Blue: Test | Green: Share
Cut 4 Cards
1
Step 1 • Red
ASK
“I wonder?”
👀 Look
•
👂 Listen
•
❓ Ask
What do I see?
2
Step 2 • Yellow
GUESS
“I think!”
🧠 Think
•
💡 Idea
•
🤔 Guess
What will happen?
3
Step 3 • Blue
TEST
“I try it!”
🖐️ Touch
•
🧪 Try
•
🔍 Watch
Let’s do the test!
4
Step 4 • Green
SHARE
“I tell!”
🗣️ Talk
•
🎨 Show
•
🤝 Tell
Tell what happened!
Touch dots • 1: Red | 2: Yellow | 3: Blue | 4: Green Front Cards • Page 1 of 2
Step-by-Step Science
4 Science Steps
Card Backs • Body Clues & Simple Words
Flip or Match
2 GUESS
Card Back • Yellow
🧠
Body Clue
Tap your head and think!
What I Do
I make my best guess before we start.
My Words to Say
“I think YES!” or “I think NO!”
🌊
Science Clue
Will the ball float in the water?
1 ASK
Card Back • Red
👀
Body Clue
Point to your eyes and look!
What I Do
I see something new and ask a question.
My Words to Say
“What is that?”
🍎
Science Clue
I look at the red apple on my desk.
4 SHARE
Card Back • Green
🗣️
Body Clue
Smile and talk to a friend!
What I Do
I show what happened and celebrate.
My Words to Say
“Look what happened!”
⭐
Science Clue
I tell my teacher: “The ball floats!”
3 TEST
Card Back • Blue
🖐️
Body Clue
Use your hands and try it out!
What I Do
I test my idea with hands-on steps.
My Words to Say
“Let’s try it now!”
💧
Science Clue
Drop the ball gently into the bowl.
Cut along dashed lines • Practice gestures and words Back Cards • Page 2 of 2
Science Steps Sorting Mats
Hands-On Mat
Science Steps Sorting Mat
Name:
Date:
Directions: Match each card into its matching color-coded science box! Red • Yellow • Blue • Green
1
ASK
“I Wonder!” • Red
👀 👂 ❓
Place Red (Step 1) Cards Here
Things we look at, wonder about, or ask before we start
Sentence: “What is that?”
Step 1 • Point to your eyes and ask!
2
GUESS
“I Think!” • Yellow
🧠 💡 🤔
Place Yellow (Step 2) Cards Here
Smart guesses and predictions using our brain
Sentence: “I think yes / no!”
Step 2 • Tap your head and think!
3
TEST
“I Try It!” • Blue
🖐️ 🧪 🔍
Place Blue (Step 3) Cards Here
Hands-on actions, experiments, and trying it out
Sentence: “Let’s try it now!”
Step 3 • Use your hands and try!
4
SHARE
“I Tell!” • Green
🗣️ 🎨 ⭐
Place Green (Step 4) Cards Here
Talking to friends, showing drawings, and telling answers
Sentence: “Look what happened!”
Step 4 • Talk to a friend and celebrate!
Little Scientists • 4-Quadrant Sorting Board Sorting Board • Page 1 of 2
Cut & Sort
Science Sorting Cards
12 Cards: Red (Ask) • Yellow (Guess) • Blue (Test) • Green (Share)
Cut along dashed lines
1 Red Badge
🔍
ASK
“I Wonder?”
Match to Red Box
1 Action
🐛
Look at a bug
Use your eyes to look
“What is it doing?”
1 Action
❓
Ask a question
Raise your hand
“Why did it fall?”
2 Yellow Badge
💡
GUESS
“I Think!”
Match to Yellow Box
2 Action
🧠
Make a prediction
Think before trying
“I think it will sink!”
2 Action
⚖️
Guess the heavy one
Compare two things
“This one is heavier!”
3 Blue Badge
🧪
Science Steps Matching Worksheet
Practice Sheet
Science Steps Matching
Name:
Date:
Directions: Draw a line from each colored Step on the left to its matching Action on the right! Connect the Dots • 4 Steps
1
ASK
“I wonder?” • Red
🔍
🧪
Try it out with hands-on tools
Do a safe test to see what happens
2
GUESS
“I think!” • Yellow
💡
👀
Look with your eyes and ask
Notice something and wonder why
3
TEST
“I try it!” • Blue
🖐️
🗣️
Tell your teacher and friends
Show your drawings and discoveries
4
SHARE
“I tell!” • Green
📣
🧠
Think and make a smart prediction
Use your brain before testing
1 Ask (Red)
➔
2 Guess (Yellow)
➔
3 Test (Blue)
➔
4 Share (Green)
How did I do? 😃 🙂 🤔
Teacher Checked
⭐ Great Scientist!