Science · Stage 1
Being a Scientist
Look, ask, guess, sort, measure and record — the six steps every scientist uses!
✦ Science📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~9 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
observe with the senses, ask and predict, sort, measure and record like a scientist.
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Kavi's Science Lab
Kavi puts on tiny round glasses and a white lab coat 🥼. "Today, we are all scientists!" hoots Kavi. "A scientist observes closely, asks a question, predicts an answer, sorts, measures and records what they find." Ready to try? 🔬
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What your child will learn
1A scientist's six stepsScientists use the same steps again and again. Tap each step to see what it means.
2Try the scientist's method!Pick a question. Observe, then predict, test and record. Make your guess first!
3Which step does it help with?Scientists use tools — and their senses — to help them. Tap the step each one helps with.
4Two ways to recordA scientist writes down what they found so they won't forget. Tap each way.
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A peek inside
Kavi finds a lemon 🍋. How can she observe it with her senses?
Look 👀: yellow and oval. Touch ✋: bumpy skin. Smell 👃: fresh and sharp!
Try this at home: Put the scientist's steps in order: record predict observe
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 1 · S1 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.