English Language ArtsScience6-8
First Day Science Survey
By Ambar G.
This 1-page survey is designed for 6th-grade students on the first day of science class. It helps gauge students' prior knowledge, interests, and expectations for the year, while also building foundational reading comprehension skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this survey as a warm-up activity on the first day of school to get to know your students.
- Discussion question: What are you most excited to learn about in science this year, and why?
- For struggling readers, consider reading the questions aloud or providing sentence starters for their responses.
- Advanced learners could be asked to predict what scientific concepts they think will be most challenging this year.
- Estimated time: 15-20 minutes.
English Language ArtsScience6-8
First Day Science Survey
By Ambar G.
This 1-page survey is designed for 6th-grade students on the first day of science class. It helps gauge students' prior knowledge, interests, and expectations for the year, while also building foundational reading comprehension skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this survey as a warm-up activity on the first day of school to get to know your students.
- Discussion question: What are you most excited to learn about in science this year, and why?
- For struggling readers, consider reading the questions aloud or providing sentence starters for their responses.
- Advanced learners could be asked to predict what scientific concepts they think will be most challenging this year.
- Estimated time: 15-20 minutes.