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Science - Kindergarten |
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Course DescriptionScience at the elementary level will explore concepts in three main areas: earth science, physical science, and life science. The scientific method and measurement concepts will be incorporated in all three areas, and coordinated with laboratory activities. The sequence of the units taught should match the science kit schedule for your school. State standards are imbedded throughout the course and guide its instructional objectives. While each standard is expressed through specific instructional objectives, instructors should seek opportunities to apply standards throughout the course. Adopted MaterialsTitle: Discover the Wonder Hands on Science Laboratory KitsSTC Fabrics Copyright ResourcesKindergarten Handbook & Curriculum GuideAppendixCourse Scope
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Senses and Seasons |
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Instructional Objective 012.02 Explore and use various models. |
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Identify and discuss that models represent real life concepts. |
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Instructional Objective 012.05 Understand the concepts of yesterday, today and tomorrow. |
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Speak in terms of time such as yesterday, today and tomorrow. |
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Instructional Objective 012.06 Make observations. |
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Brainstorm information gathered through observation. |
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Instructional Objective 012.08 Communicate observations. |
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Discuss and share observations. |
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Instructional Objective 012.09 Use senses to explore and describe matter. |
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Discuss how we can hear, taste, touch, smell and see objects. |
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Instructional Objective 012.11 Observe and identify the four seasons. |
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Collect and discuss observations of the seasonal changes. |
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Instructional Objective 012.14 Recognize that people have invented tools for everyday life and for scientific investigations. |
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Discuss the role of basic tools in everyday life. |
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Discuss the role of tools for scientific investigations. |
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Instructional Objective 012.15 Use available technology. |
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Discuss the role of technology for scientific investigations. |
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Instructional Objective 012.19 Learn appropriate cooperation and interaction skills. |
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Complete simple tasks requiring group participation. |
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Instructional Objective 012.20 Understand and follow instructions. |
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Demonstrate understanding of instructions by following simple three-step directions. |
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Living Things |
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Instructional Objective 012.01 Explore the concepts of observation and data collection. |
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Discuss and document observations through class discussions. |
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Document individual observations in experiments. |
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Instructional Objective 012.03 Explore changes. |
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Discuss and record observable changes in the seasons. |
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Discuss and record observable changes in the animal kingdom. |
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Discuss and record observable changes due to growth in self. |
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Instructional Objective 012.04 Measure in non-standard units. |
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Discuss and demonstrate using a non-standard unit for measurement. |
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Discuss uses of standard units of measurement; such as the ruler, yardstick and scale. |
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Instructional Objective 012.07 Use various tools to gather information. |
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Explore ways to use tools in gathering information. |
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Identify and discuss how the five senses are used in information gathering. |
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Instructional Objective 012.10 Recognize the difference between living and non-living things. |
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Identify objects as living or non-living things. |
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Instructional Objective 012.12 Observe different weather conditions. |
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Discuss the basic principles of the water-cycle. |
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Discuss and observe the influences of temperature change on everyday life. |
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Instructional Objective 012.13 Distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans. |
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Identify objects as natural or man-made. |
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Instructional Objective 012.16 Observe and discuss characteristics of the local environment. |
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List features of the local environment as generated through class discussions. |
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Instructional Objective 012.17 Explore the concept of recycling. |
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Identify efforts in recycling that can be made at home. |
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Instructional Objective 012.18 Discuss the conservation of natural resources. |
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Identify and discuss efforts in preserving natural resources at home and in the local environment. |
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Unit 1
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Unit 2
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