SAMPLE OBSERVATION SHEET
HOT OR COLD: TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT STATION

Observer:			Date:	Time:
Visitor sex:	M	F

Age:

3-6 18-24

7-10 25-32

11-13 33-45

14-18 over 45

Group size:

1

2

3

4

5

over 5

Group type:

Kids only (ages)

Adults only (ages)

Adults and kids (ages)

Behaviors observed	Notes:
look
read label
read out loud
point at exhibit
talk
show/explain to another
interactions with exhibit:	Visitor comments:
check out temperature of hands       using computer graph
uses fan to change temperature
experiments with Styrofoam cup       vs. paper cup
experiments with blowing on hot water
designs own investigation
Process skills:	Evidence:
Make predictions
Collect data
Carry out an investigation       (appropriate use of materials,       variables, etc.)
Design an investigation