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Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity
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Description

An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce good observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season.

***This version is DIGITAL ONLY.***

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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy cane criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop and destroying candy canes. Next, students get to put their observation and inference skills to work to help the investigative team make observations and inferences about how six candy canes were destroyed. This activity is fun to do right before winter break!

This lab is easy to modify to fit the level of your students. It is readily adaptable for students who need more support and equally easy to modify for students who are ready for increased challenge.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Teacher directions (includes ideas for breaking candy canes)
  • Student observation and inference data sheet
  • Observation and inference practice sheet (full color and black and white)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

  • Candy canes (approximately 6, but can use more or less)

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Click here to follow my store to hear about new products and sales. New products are 50% off for the first 24 hours.An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce good observation and inference skills in this fun digital activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season. Use with Google™ Slides.

This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy cane criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop and destroying candy canes. The police are hoping that if they can figure out how the vilian is breaking the candy canes it can lead to a break in the case. At this point students get to put their observation and inference skills to work to help the investigative team make observations and inferences about how six candy canes were destroyed. This activity is fun to do right before winter break!

This lab is easy to modify to fit the level of your students. It is readily adaptable for students who need more support and equally easy to modify for students who are ready for increased challenge.

Looking for additional inquiry resources? Check out the Science Inquiry section of my store!

Enhance the quality of your student's observations during this activity with the Science Inquiry Lab Observation Guide. Making high quality detailed observations is an important first step to any scientific investigation.

Created by Classroom 214

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Digital Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Holiday Activity

Classroom 214
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Engaged your students with this fun and festive science investigation. Using observation and data analysis, students apply the scientific method to solve a holiday mystery. Perfect for a December STEM lesson, this hands-on low-prep activity keeps students engaged before winter break.ACTIVITY DESCRIP
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Description

An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce good observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season.

***This version is DIGITAL ONLY.***

Click here for print and digital bundle.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy cane criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop and destroying candy canes. Next, students get to put their observation and inference skills to work to help the investigative team make observations and inferences about how six candy canes were destroyed. This activity is fun to do right before winter break!

This lab is easy to modify to fit the level of your students. It is readily adaptable for students who need more support and equally easy to modify for students who are ready for increased challenge.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Teacher directions (includes ideas for breaking candy canes)
  • Student observation and inference data sheet
  • Observation and inference practice sheet (full color and black and white)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

  • Candy canes (approximately 6, but can use more or less)

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Created by Classroom 214

Click here to follow my store to hear about new products and sales. New products are 50% off for the first 24 hours.An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce good observation and inference skills in this fun digital activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season. Use with Google™ Slides.

This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy cane criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop and destroying candy canes. The police are hoping that if they can figure out how the vilian is breaking the candy canes it can lead to a break in the case. At this point students get to put their observation and inference skills to work to help the investigative team make observations and inferences about how six candy canes were destroyed. This activity is fun to do right before winter break!

This lab is easy to modify to fit the level of your students. It is readily adaptable for students who need more support and equally easy to modify for students who are ready for increased challenge.

Looking for additional inquiry resources? Check out the Science Inquiry section of my store!

Enhance the quality of your student's observations during this activity with the Science Inquiry Lab Observation Guide. Making high quality detailed observations is an important first step to any scientific investigation.

Created by Classroom 214

Click here to follow my store! New products are 50% off for the first 24 hours.

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Rated 5 out of 5
July 9, 2025
Such a fun way to lead up to Christmas break.
Ashton C.
114 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
April 9, 2024
This was such a fun activity! My students loved it.
Teal Texas Teaching
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Rated 5 out of 5
February 6, 2024
Exactly what I needed for my classroom! A perfect purchase
Katie P.
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Rated 5 out of 5
January 11, 2024
This is a great activity to do before we go on Winter Break Students were very engaged.
Michael Joseph
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539 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Rated 5 out of 5
August 13, 2023
Fun activity to do prior to holiday break. I love the discoveries of science in every day things. The kids really enjoyed this!
robin Knowlton
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Grades taught: 6th
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Rated 5 out of 5
July 8, 2022
Great resource!
Jayme M.
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June 1, 2022
My students loved using this resource! It was very well thought out and highly engaging! Thank you for taking time to create a quality resource!
Amy O.
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Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
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