Elementary Curriculum for
Kindergarten - Science

Physical:  Properties

IV.1.e.1  Classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes and/or properties:  color, size, shape, smell.

IV.1.e.2  Identify properties of materials that make them useful. 

IV.3.e.3  Describe patterns of interaction of magnetic materials with other magnetic and non-magnetic materials. 

IV.2.e.1  Describe common physical changes in matter:  size, shape, melting, freezing, dissolving. 

Life:  Senses or Organisms

III.2.e.1  Explain characteristics and functions of observable body parts in a variety of animals.

III.2.e.2  Compare and contrast familiar organisms on the basis of observable body parts.

III.2.e.5  Explain functions of selected seed plant parts.

III.5.e.4  Describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment

Earth:  Seasonal Changes

V.3.e.1  Describe weather conditions.

V.3.e.2  Describe seasonal changes in Michigan's weather.

Constructing New Scientific Knowledge 

I.1.e.1  Generate questions about the world based on observation.

I.1.e.2  Develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation and investigations.

I.1.e.3  Manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection.

I.1.e.4  Use simple measurement devices to make metric measurements in scientific investigations.

I.1.e.5  Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.

I.1.e.6  Construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations.

Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge

II.1.e.1  Develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically.

II.1.e.2  Show how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts.

II.1.e.3  Describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life.

II.1.e.4  Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world.

II.1.e.5  Develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Resources

Equipment:

• Giant Super Magnets
• Rainbow Student Magnifiers
• Color Paddles
• Magnetic Wands
• Magnetic Wand Set
• Giant Magnifiers
• Root-vue Farm
• Jungle Animals
• Farm Animals
• Sea Life Animals
• Eyedroppers
• Mirrors
• Prisms
• Bubble World 

Big Books

Organisms:  Plants, Seeds, Trees:

• An Apple a Day
• Fall
• Spring
• Winter
• How Do You Know It’s Spring?
• How Do You Know It’s Winter?
• How Do You Know It’s Fall?
• The Vegetable Garden
• What Did You Eat Today?
• Seeds, Seeds, Seeds
• Seeds Get Around
• Tiny Seed 

Environment:

• Where Does All the Garbage Go?
• Kids for the Earth 

Organisms:  Mammals, Insects, Fish

• It Could Still Be a Bird
• It Could Still Be a Mammal
• Animals and Their Babies
• Skeletons
• Squirrels All Year Long
• Where Do Animals Live?
• Animals in Hiding
• I Spy
• Big Beard
• Bear Facts
• Time for Bed Little Bear
• It’s a Good Thing There Are Insects
• Frogs, Toads, Tadpoles
• Spiders
• Leaping Frogs
• Busy Bees
• Busy As a Bee
• Baby Bumblebee
• Hidden Animals
• Munch, Munch, Munch
• The World of Ants
• Life in the Sea
• Rainbow Fish 

Senses:

• Smelling Things
• See, Touch, Hear, Taste, Smell
• Hearing Things
• Feeling Things
• Tasting Things
• Make Mine Ice Cream
• Peanuts to Peanut Butter 

Seasonal Changes:

• How Do You Know It’s Spring?
• How Do You Know It’s Winter?
• How Do You Know It’s Fall?
• Who Cares About the Weather?
• The Four Seasons
• Spring
• When Robins Sing

L’Anse Creuse Science Resource Guide for Kindergarten