Kindergarten Science Curriculum Map
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Standards – Quarter 1
I Can Statements
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
K.E.1.1 Infer that change is something that happens to many
things in the environment based on observations made using one
or more of their senses.
K.E.1.1 I can make observations about my environment.
Matter: Properties & Change
K.P.2.1 Classify objects by observable physical properties
(including
size, color, shape, texture, weight and flexibility)
K.P.2.2 Compare the observable physical properties of different
kinds of materials (clay, wood, cloth, paper, etc.) from which
objects
are made and how they are used.
K.P.2.1 I can use property words to describe objects.
K.P.2.2 I can observe and sort objects based on a list of property.
Academic Vocabulary:
rain, snow, wind, hot, cold, seasons, spring, summer, fall, winter,
weather, precipitation, temperature, thermometer, predict,
observe, identify, difference, compare, hail, fog, size, rough,
smooth, shiny, property, texture, and weight.
Exemplar Texts:
“My Five Senses” by Aliki
“Hearing” by Maria Rius
“Sight” by Maria Rius
“Smell” by Maria Rius
“Taste” by Maria Rius
“Touch” by Maria Rius
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Standards – Quarter 2
I Can Statements
Forces and Motion
K.P.1.1 Compare the relative position of various objects observed
in the classroom and outside using positional words such as: in front
of, behind, between, on top of, under, above, below and beside.
K.P.1.2 Give examples of different ways objects and organisms
move (to include falling to the ground when dropped ):
• Straight
• Zigzag
• Round and round
• Back and forth
• Fast and slow
K.P.1.1 I can understand the differences between positional words.
K.P.1.2 I can understand different ways that living and nonliving
things can move.
Academic Vocabulary: under, fast, over, slow, top, bend, behind,
straight, zigzag, colored, above, below, shape, size, between,
bottom, front, classify, sort, and beneath.
Standards – Quarter 3
I Can Statements
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
K.E.1.2 Summarize daily weather conditions noting changes that
occur from day to day and throughout the year
K.E.1.2 I can use my observations to notice that it can be cloudy one
day and sunny another day.
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Academic Vocabulary: rain, snow, wind, hot, cold, seasons,
spring, summer, fall, winter, weather, precipitation, temperature,
thermometer, predict, observe, identify, difference, compare, hail,
and fog.
Standards – Quarter 4
I Can Statements
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
K.E.1.3 Compare weather patterns that occur from season to
season.
K.E.1.3 I can use observations to decide that weather is different
from season to season.
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms
K.L.1.1 Compare different types of the same animal (i.e. different
types of dogs, different types of cats, etc.) to determine individual
differences within a particular type of animal.
K.L.1.2 Compare characteristics of living and nonliving things in
terms of their:
• Structure
• Growth
• Changes
• Movement
• Basic needs
K.L.1.1 I can identify ways that animals of the same type have
different attributes.
K.L.1.2 I can compare living and nonliving things by using terms all
animals share.
Academic Vocabulary: rain, snow, wind, hot, cold, seasons,
spring, summer, fall, winter, weather, precipitation, temperature,
thermometer, predict, observe, identify, difference, compare, hail,
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fog, living, movement, compare, nonliving, needs, differences,
growth, changes, characteristics, structure, and individual.
Online Activities:
http://www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games/science-games.html
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/science/games/preschooler-kindergarten/
http://www.collierschools.com/weblessons/students_online/KScience.htm
http://www.science4us.com/kindergarten-science-curriculum/
http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/klinkssci.htm
http://www.jumpstart.com/parents/activities/grade-based-activities/kindergarten-activities
http://www.willoughby-eastlake.k12.oh.us/classroom/technology/kindergarten_science.htm
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_k_science_new.htm
