Kindergarten Science Unit 1

Big Idea:

Students will describe what science is and why it is important, who scientists are and what they do, and how they can be safe in science.

Student Expectations:

Focus TEKS

K.1(A) identify, discuss, and demonstrate safe and healthy practices as outlined in Texas Education Agency‐approved safety standards during classroom and outdoor investigations, including wearing safety goggles or chemical splash goggles, as appropriate, washing hands, and using materials appropriately

Ongoing TEKS

K.2(C) collect data and make observations using simple tools;

K.2(E) communicate observations about simple descriptive investigations

K.3(C) explore that scientists investigate different things in the natural world and use tools to help in their investigations.

K.4(A) collect information using tools, including computing devices, hand lenses, primary balances, cups, bowls, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices; non-standard measuring items; weather instruments such as demonstration thermometers; and materials to support observations of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums

Student Learning Targets:

• I will identify what science is.
• I will identify what a scientist is and what they do.
• I will use safe practices in science.
• I will explain why science is important.
• I will explain where I can find science every day.
• I will record my scientific observations.

Essential Questions:

• What is science?
• Why is science important?
• Where can you see science every day?
• Who is a scientist?
• How can we be safe in science?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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