Unit 2

In kindergarten, students build on early experiences observing the world around them as they continue to make observations that are more quantitative in nature and help them identify why some changes occur.

Students begin to learn to use these observations as evidence to support a claim through growing language skills. They learn that all animals and plants need food, water, and air to grow and thrive and that the fundamental difference between plants and animals is a plant’s ability to make its own food.

Curriculum Map

Unit: Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, Midnight on the Moon

State Standards

K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment.

K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions to reduce the amount of natural resources an individual uses.

K-LS1-2(MA). Recognize that all plants and animals grow and change over time.

K-PS1-1(MA). Investigate and communicate the idea that different kinds of materials can be solid or liquid depending on temperature.

K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine that sunlight warms materials on Earth’s surface.

Essential Questions

• Why do animals use camouflage?

• What do plants need to grow?

• How can solids change shape?

Students will...

• Ask questions and defining problems

• Developing and use models

• Plan and carrying out investigations

• Analyze and interpret data

• Construct explanations and design solutions

• Engage in an argument from evidence

• Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information