Science
Science
Children possess an innate sense of curiosity, which should be encouraged and fostered during their elementary school years. It is during this period that children develop fundamental thinking habits that will accompany them throughout their lives and shape their perspectives of the world. Consequently, it becomes a crucial opportunity to impart essential skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. By nurturing their inquisitiveness, guiding their explorations, and empowering them to figure things out independently, we equip each child with the most valuable skill they can possess. We utilize Mystery Science to support our instructional goals and enhance outcomes for learners.
Kindergarten Science Curriculum
To learn more about the NYS Science Standards, please visit New York State Education Department P-12 Science Learning Standards Webpage .
Animal Needs
In this unit, learners use observations to understand the basic needs of animals. Learners explore how animals need things to eat and a safe place to live, and also how animals can change their environments to meet those needs.
Plant Needs
In this unit, learners use observations to understand the basic needs of plants, such as water and sunlight. They also observe young plants and the changes they undergo as they grow from seed to seedling.
Severe Weather
In this unit, learners explore storms and severe weather. They obtain information from weather forecasts to prepare for storms and stay safe. They also practice describing the various characteristics of weather (wind, clouds, temperature, and precipitation) in order to make their own predictions about storms.
Weather Patterns
In this unit, learners gather evidence in order to identify daily and seasonal weather patterns. They use those patterns to explain mysteries like why you might lose your jacket during the day or why birds lay their eggs at certain times of the year.
Sunlight & Warmth
In this unit, learners make observations to explore how sunlight warms the Earth's surface. The Sun's energy heats up the pavement, keeps us warm, and can even melt marshmallows. Using what they learn, learners think about ways that shade and structures can reduce the warming effect of the Sun.
Pushes and Pulls
In this unit, learners are introduced to pushes and pulls and how those affect the motion of objects. Learners observe and investigate the effects of what happens when the strength or direction of those pushes and pulls are changed.
Home-School Connection
