Science

Kindergarten Science Curriculum

Course Title: Science

Department: Science

Primary Resources:

· FOSS Kits

Units of Study:

· Topic 1: Matter

· Topic 2: Observations of the interactions of Plants and Animals with their Habitats

· Topic 3: Weather

· Topic 4: Solutions to Reduce Human Impact

Curriculum-Based Assessments: Science Journal and teacher observation

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Kindergarten science is an introductory unit to planning investigations, collecting data, and recording observations. In topic one, students observe and describe the properties of a variety of kinds of wood, fabric, and paper and find out what happens when these materials interact with other materials. Students discover uses and applications for the materials in the real world. In topic two, students observe and describe the patterns of plants and animals in different habitats. They also discuss how organisms change their environment. In topic three, students collect weather data over time and look for patterns. They then learn how forecasters use these patterns to respond to severe weather. In topic four, students use the engineering design process to reimagine how to reuse waste.