Science Graphic Organizers

Teacher WorkbooksGraphic Organizer SeriesScience OrganizersVol. 1© Copyright 2003Teachnology Publishing CompanyA Division of Teachnology, Inc.For additional information, visit us at www.teach-nology.com/publishing

Table of ContentsComparisonsThree Circle Venn Diagram 1Venn Diagram 2Comparing Concepts 3Likenesses & Differences 4Relationships 5Comparing Scientists 6Comparison Chart 7Project PlanningControlled Experiment Organizer 8Division of Labor 9Sightseeing Organizer 10Sorting Organizer 11Rock Hunting 12Science Project Organizer 13Planning Chart 14Group Plan 15Cycles and ChainsCause & Effect 16Factors in the Cause 17Four Stage Cycle 18Six Stage Chain 19Nine Stage Chain 20Energy Pyramid 21Science VocabularyScience Vocabulary Builder 22New Word 23Meeting a New Word 24Science Vocabulary Awareness 25Science Related Word Matching Jigsaw Puzzle 26Basic Science OrganizersLayer Organizer 27Overview 28Taxonomy Organizer 29This Week’s Weather 30Multiple Intelligence Lesson Plan 31Scientists Biography 32SQ3R Chart 33iii

Name ______________________Date ________________Three Circle Venn DiagramDirections: Pick three topics to compare and list the individual characteristics for each topic in thecircles that correspond with the topic. Show where the topics share common characteristics inthe overlap sections.Comparing: A. __________________________________________B. ___________________________________________C.___________________________________________A A&B BOverlapA, B, & COverlapA & C OverlapB & C OverlapC1

Name ______________________Date ________________Venn DiagramDirections: For each element related to the main topic, write the individual characteristics thatdescribe the element in each circle with characteristics that are similar in the overlap section.Main Topic: ______________________________________________________A. Element or characteristic: B. Element or characteristic:_________________________________________________ABSimilarities/Overlap2

Name ______________________Date ________________Comparing ConceptsDirections: Use this compare/contrast organizer to explore analogous as well as non-analogouscharacteristics of two concepts related to a given topic.Topic: _______________________________________Concept 1: Concept 2:How arethey alike?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How are theydifferent?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3

Name ______________________Date ________________Likenesses & DifferencesDirections: Use this organizer to show the relationship between two concepts.Concept 1: Concept 2:DifferentSameDifferent4

Name ______________________Date ________________RelationshipsDirections: For each concept, write how they are related.Concept 1: Concept 2:5

Name ______________________Date ________________Comparing ScientistsDirections: Pick up to three but no less than two scientists to study. Complete each section.Names Scientist 1 Scientist 2 Scientist 3Time period:Best known for:Where did they study?History/background:Major achievements:Other pertinentinformation:6

Name ______________________Date ________________Comparison ChartDirections: Make a list of concepts. List various characteristics across the top that can apply toany of the concepts you picked. Check the boxes that apply to each concept.← Characteristics →Concepts7

Name ______________________Date ________________Title:Controlled Experiment OrganizerDirections: Use this organizer as a guide to conduct a controlled experiment.Problem:Hypothesis:Procedure(s):DependentVariable:IndependentVariable:Control:Observation:Data:Conclusion:8

Name ______________________Date ________________Division of Labor ChartDirection: Use this chart to keep assignments organized.Student Role Due Date(s) Responsibilities9

Name ______________________Date ________________Sightseeing OrganizerDirections: Take a sightseeing walk and list all of the significant landforms, animals, plants, andforms of pollution you see on your trip.Landforms Animals Plants Pollution10

Name ______________________Date ________________Sorting OrganizerDirections: Use this organizer to keep track of sorting.Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________Total number of: __________________11

Name ______________________Date ________________Rock HuntingIgneous Rock – This type of rock is formed by molten mixtures of minerals and gases foundwithin the Earth’s surface called magma. As the magma cools, igneous rock is formed.Metamorphic Rock – This type of rock is igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic rock that hasbeen changed by heat, pressure, or permeation by other substances.Sedimentary Rock – This type of rock is formed by materials that have been deposited by theaction of gravity, water, and/or wind. Over time, the materials conform and harden.Directions: Go on a rock hunt and collect as many different types of rocks as you can find inyour area and classify the types of rock below.Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary12

Name ______________________Date ________________Science Project OrganizerDirections: Use this organizer to keep track of a science project.Project ideas:Names of possiblepartners:Start date:Complete date:What will I need to complete project?Possible problems I might encounter:What must my project achieve?13

Name ______________________Date ________________Planning ChartDirections: Use this organizer to show a sequence of events that result from a specific action thatis planned. For each possible result, describe specific results that can occur.Possible ResultsDescribe specific results.Planned Action14

Name ______________________Date ________________Group PlanDirections: Use this chart to help organize a cooperative learning activity.Materials needed:Goal(s):Group members and roles:Plan:Evaluation and due dates:15

Name ______________________Date ________________Cause & EffectDirections: Pick an event to explore or investigate and describe the effects of that event in theappropriate boxes.Cause Cause CauseEvent:Effect Effect Effect16

Name ______________________Date ________________Factors in the CauseDirections: Choose an event and describe the factors that caused the event in the appropriateboxes.Factor #1 Factor #2Factor #6 Factor #3EventFactor #5 Factor #417

Name ______________________Date ________________Four Stage CycleDirections: Use this sequential organizer to illustrate a step by progression that results in a fullcycle.1.4.2.3.18

Name ______________________Date ________________Six Stage Causal ChainDirections: Use this organizer to illustrate a causal chain resulting in a final outcome.1.2.3.4.5.6.19

Name ______________________Date ________________Nine Stage ChainDirections: Use this organizer to show a chain of events leading to an end result.1. 2. 3.4. 5. 6.7. 8. 9.20

Name ______________________Date ________________Energy PyramidDirections: Use this organizer to illustrate a hierarchal representation of a topic.21

Name ______________________Date ________________Science Vocabulary BuilderDirections: Pick a scientific phenomenon. Describe it and write a word(s) that is best associatedwith it. Describe characteristics and give real life examples.Describe a scientific phenomenon.What is it like?(Characteristics)DesWord(s) associated with the phenomenon:Real-life Example(s)22

Name ______________________Date ________________New WordDirections: Pick a vocabulary word and “guess what it means.” Find the actual definition andshow relationships to other words in boxes 3-6.1. Guess what it means:3. Relatesto:2. Actual definition:4. Relatesto:5. Relates to:6. Relates to:23

Name ______________________Date ________________Meeting a New WordDirections: Pick a new vocabulary word or concept that you want to learn. Follow instructions ineach box.1. Define word/concept in your own words. 2. Describe the key characteristics.New Word/Concept:4. Give examples. 5. Describe how it is used in everyday life.24

Name ______________________Date ________________Science Vocabulary AwarenessDirections: Use this organizer to assist in building science vocabulary.Word Can I define it? What’s it related to? Definition25

Name ______________________Date ________________Science Related Word Matching Jigsaw PuzzleDirections: Write science vocabulary words in the small boxes and see where they match.26

Name ______________________Date ________________Layer OrganizerDirections: Use this concentric model to illustrate characteristics that a topic possesses.4.3.2.1.27

Name ______________________Date ________________OverviewDirections: Pick a topic to explore and list the main ideas in each box. List or describe specificdetails related to each main idea.Topic: _________________________________Main IdeasSpecific Details1. ______________________________2.______________________________3. ______________________________1. ______________________________2.______________________________3. ______________________________1. ______________________________2.______________________________3. ______________________________28

Name ______________________Date ________________Taxonomy OrganizerDirections: Use this chart to classify organisms according to different categories.KINGDOMOrganism #1 Organism #2 Organism #3 Organism #4 Organism #5PHYLUMCLASSORDERFAMILYGENUSSPECIES29

Name ______________________Date ________________This Week’s WeatherDirections: Use this chart to collect data and keep track of weather conditions for a five-dayperiod.Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayDateTime of ObservationTemperatureTypes of CloudsObservedPercentage of CloudCoverWind SpeedWind DirectionTime of SunriseTime of SunsetHours of LightPrecipitationHumidityForecast for Tomorrow30

Name ______________________Date ________________Multiple Intelligence Lesson PlanDirections: Use this chart to plan lessons that delineate Howard Gardiner’s Eight Intelligences.Logical /MathematicalComponentSpatial / VisualComponentLinguistic /VerbalComponentBody /KinestheticComponentMusicalComponentInterpersonalComponentIntrapersonalComponentNaturalistic31

Name ______________________Date ________________Scientist's BiographyDirections: Use this pyramid graphic to illustrate notable characteristics/features related to ascientist that you wish to learn more about.Name: ___________________Dates: ___________________Field of science:Scientist who did related work:Experiences:Accomplishments:Notes:32

Name ______________________Date ________________SQ3R ChartDirections: This chart is helpful when reading a passage. Use one chart for each major section.SurveyWrite the mostimportant titles.QuestionWrite a who,what, when,where, and whyquestion.ReadRead allinformation toanswerquestions.ReciteOrally answerquestions.ReviewCreatesummaries andmain ideas fromthe passage.33