, scissors can be used to cut paper but they
can also hurt you).
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Science and Technology

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS

SKILLS
Explain that to construct something requires planning, communication, problem solving and tools.

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Books related to topic, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic
SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
September_

INDICATOR
Describe and sort objects by one or more properties (e.g., size, color
and shape).
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Physical Sciences

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
Show objects What are they made of? What color are they? What size are they?
What shape are they?

SKILLS
Discover that many objects are made of parts that have different characteristics. Describe these
characteristics.

Sort objects by one or more properties.

ACTIVITIES
Describe and sort objects by one or more properties (e.g., size, color, shape, material)
Mix and sort by different property.
Identify sorting rule.
ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Various objects and materials to observe and sort.
Related books, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
September

INDICATOR
Observe that the sun can be seen only in the daytime, but the moon
can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day.

Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Earth and Space Sciences

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
When do we see the sun?
When do we see the moon?
SKILLS
Observe constant and changing patterns of objects in the day and night sky.
Verbalize when the sun and moon can be seen.

ACTIVITIES
Read The Kissing Hand, discuss daytime/nighttime activities. Observe that we
usually see the sun during the day and the moon at night.

Take a walk outside on a day that the moon can be seen as well as the sun, and
briefly discuss it.
ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions.
RESOURCES
Books: The Kissing Hand
Other related books, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
December

INDICATOR
Discover that stories (e.g., cartoons, movies, comics) sometimes give
plants and animals characteristics they really do not have (e.g.,
talking flowers).
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Life Sciences

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
Does this story seem like something that could really happen?
Do you think this story could really happen? Why or why not?

SKILLS
Discover that there are living things, non-living things and pretend things, and describe the basic needs
of living things (organisms).

Distinguish between real and make-believe.

Describe real characteristics of plants and animals.

ACTIVITIES
Read and discuss various books including fantasy and realistic stories, fiction or non-
fiction.

View and discuss various videos including fantasy and realistic stories, fiction or
non-fiction.

Venn diagram comparing and contrasting a subject (ex. Dogs) from 2 sources such as
non-fiction book on dogs and Clifford books.
ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions.
RESOURCES
Books: fiction and non-fiction.
Video/ cartoons showing talking animals/or plants.
TECHNOLOGY
Video/dvd
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic
SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
December

INDICATOR
Use the five senses to make observations about the natural world.
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Scientific Inquiry

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS

SKILLS
Design and conduct a simple investigation to explore a question

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Books related to topic, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic
SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
December

INDICATOR
Demonstrate that objects are made of parts (e.g., toys, chairs).
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Physical Sciences

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
Tell me the parts of the (truck, doll).
What parts do we need to make a (truck)?
SKILLS
Discover that many objects are made of parts that have different characteristics.

ACTIVITIES
Use puzzles to construct a picture of an object.
Use legos or blocks to make an object.
Describe the parts used to make the object.
Venn diagram to compare/contrast parts of two objects (ex. Truck, car)
ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Various manipulatives: blocks, legos, puzzles, etc.
Informational books with diagrams that labels parts of objects.
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic
SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
January

INDICATOR
Investigate observable features of plants and animals that help them
live in different kinds of places.
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Life Sciences

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
Example: How does a (ducks web feet) help it live in (water)?
Example: Compare pictures of animals in different seasons.

SKILLS
Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment.
Explain how certain features help an animal live in their habitat. (ex. Penguins)
Explain how certain features help a plant live in its habitat. (ex. Desert or rain forest)

ACTIVITIES
Presentation: Animals in Winter presented by Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks Dist.
Read and discuss books about animals in different habitats, hibernation, migration.
Read and discuss books about plants in different habitats.
Match animals to their habitat and explain why.
ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions.
RESOURCES
Various books, videos related to topic.
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic
SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
January

INDICATOR
Measure the lengths of objects using non-standard methods of
measurement (e.g., teddy bear counters and pennies).
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Scientific Inquiry

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS

SKILLS
Gather and communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation through a
variety of methods.

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Books related to topic, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic


SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten
MONTH
:
February
INDICATOR
Make pictographs and use them to describe observations and draw
conclusions.
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Scientific Inquiry

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS

SKILLS
Gather and communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation through a
variety of methods

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Books related to topic, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
February

INDICATOR
Recognize that numbers can be used to count a collection of things.
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Scientific Inquiry

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS

SKILLS
Gather and communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation through a
variety of methods.

ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENTS Observation
Relevant responses
Participation in discussions
RESOURCES
Books related to topic, fiction and non-fiction
TECHNOLOGY
Potential Computer Software: CD-Rom: Sammys Science House, Science
for Kids- My Neighborhood
Web search for related topic

SUBJECT:
Science


GRADE LEVEL:
_Kindergarten

MONTH
:
March
INDICATOR
Explore that animals and plants cause changes to their surroundings.
Content Area:
Science
Standard:
Earth and Space Sciences

ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
What changes can/do animals make to their surroundings?
What changes can/do plants make to their surroundings?
Are those changes good or bad?
SKILLS
Explain that living things cause changes on Earth.
Describe changes that are made by plan