Kindergarten Science

Planning Resources 

2020SEEdK2.pdf

Utah SEEd Standards

The standards booklet includes an introduction and the Grades K-2 standards.
Kindergarten Science Curriculum Map 2020 - 2021

K Science Curriculum Map

Use the map to help with pacing, understanding the concepts (DCIs) in your standard, and to find lesson resources.
Kindergarten Integrated Map 8 21.pdf

Kindergarten Integrated Map

Use this map and pacing guide to integrate ELA, math, science, and social studies

USBE Core Guides

The state core guides allow you to dig deeper into each standard.  Be sure to use the outline view in Google Docs to jump directly to the standard that you want to view.

GSD Lesson Resources

GSD Model Lessons

Phenomenon-based lessons that follow a 5E learning cycle.  Each folder includes a lesson plan, student slideshow, and supporting documents.

Mystery Science

On-line science curriculum that includes open and go lessons, discussion prompts, hands-on activities, worksheets, and assessments.
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GSD Canvas Lessons

These lessons were originally created for distance learners.  The lessons can easily be used in class as well.  
This Canvas Google spreadsheet has links to the weekly lessons.  Navigate to kindergarten tab.
2022-2023-KindergartenSEEd.pdf

Kindergarten OER Textbook

Free PDF textbook written by Utah teachers for the SEEd standards.  

Other Lesson Resources

Nebo School District Nearpods

These Nearpods were originally created for distance learners.  They are a great resource to use with all students.

Davis SEEd Storylines

Lessons created by teachers for the SEEd Standards.   Include lesson plans, slidedecks, and a student journal.

Wonder of Science

 This website has a ton of resources, from content videos for teachers to anchor charts for specific standards.  

Better Lesson

 Sign up for a free account.  Great lesson ideas from master teachers across the county.  Look for the NGSS aligned science lessons.

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