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This video begins by clearly defining physical properties, emphasizing that these are characteristics that can be seen or measured. It explains that we can classify objects based on their physical properties. The video provides examples of physical properties, including color, weight, texture, shape, and strength. Next, the presenter introduces the concept of matter, explaining that it can exist in three states: solid, liquid, or gas. She highlights that our senses can help us perceive these properties; for example, we can see color and feel texture. Throughout the video, she examines various real-life objects and sorts them based on their physical properties, guiding us through the entire process. The video is engaging and features appealing graphics and clear vocabulary. Because of this, it would be an excellent digital tool for a kindergarten classroom when introducing how to describe the physical properties of objects. 

This video discusses the five senses and the specific body parts associated with each sense. For instance, it clearly states that you use "your ears to hear, your eyes to see, your nose to smell, your hands to touch, and your mouth to taste." As the narrator explains this, the video presents real-life examples for each sense, making it relatable for young learners who are discovering how their senses correspond with different body parts. Additionally, the video encourages the audience to imagine being at a cabin and poses questions such as, "Can you see the kids splashing in the lake? Can you imagine smelling or tasting the food that was cooked?" These questions spark young learners' imaginations and further engage them. The narrator then delves into each sense in detail, highlighting the body parts that correspond to them. Creative metaphors are used to explain the science in a way that is accessible to young students, such as kindergartners. While this video is very descriptive, it is understandable that kindergartners may not absorb all the information at once. However, it clearly establishes that each sense is linked to a specific part of the body. Overall, this video would be an excellent introduction and resource for teaching a lesson about the five senses and the body parts associated with them.

This video introduces the concepts of living and non-living things using engaging visuals and clear language. It explains the specific features that distinguish living things from non-living things and examines each one in detail. These features include movement, growth, the need for food, breathing, the ability to feel, and reproduction. The video also makes it clear that non-living things do not exhibit any of these characteristics. The narrator provides real-life examples for each feature to help determine if something is living or non-living. For instance, they point out that animals and humans need food, while plates do not. By using relatable examples, the video makes it easy for young students to grasp the concepts. Finally, the video discusses how plants are also considered living things, which is important, as kindergarteners often get confused about whether plants are alive or not.

This video introduces the four seasons in a way that is easy for kindergarteners to understand. It begins by explaining what causes the seasons, using fun visuals to engage the children. The narrator discusses the Earth's tilted axis and its rotation around the sun as the reasons for the changing seasons. She also clarifies what the axis is and explains that the Earth completes one rotation every day, which is what creates night and day. To help with understanding, the narrator describes each season and its unique characteristics. For example, she notes that the winter months are December, January, and February, which are the coldest times of the year. Overall, this video clearly outlines seasonal changes while also mentioning aspects like daily weather and the cycle of day and night.

This video discusses how living and nonliving things change over time. To begin, the presenter clearly explains the concepts of past, present, and future, emphasizing that things change from the past to the present and will continue to change in the future. She also mentions that people will change as well. Next, she prompts viewers to consider what is different today compared to the past, encouraging young students to engage their scientific thinking. She presents various objects and asks the audience to identify which items are from the present and which are from the past. For example, she shows a phone from the past alongside a modern phone, allowing students to visually understand how nonliving things evolve over time. Finally, she encourages students to reflect on how they have changed from the past. This video would be an excellent resource for teaching about change over time. It effectively illustrates the transformation of nonliving things, which can be more challenging to observe compared to the changes in living things.