Every prediction is written on the chalkboard as a record for students to compare their results against other predictions. Chapter 12 Fifth grade activity about the nature of matter. The skill is inferring. In science, inferences are used to explain observations. In this activity students are asked to explain how their raisins move from the bottom of their containers to the upper surface.
Teacher uses an analogy of a lawyer trying to convince a jury.
Chapter 13 Fifth grade activity about the workings of a light bulb. The skill is predicting. This prediction is used to pique students interest. The teacher asks students to make a drawing of the internal part of a common light bulb prior to breaking it open. Chapter 14 Fifth grade activity about the workings of a light bulb.