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Allen Independent School District
Bundled Science Curriculum
Beginning 2017 School Year
Pre-Kindergarten
1 Pre-Kindergarten - Science June 2017
Pre-Kindergarten Science Bundled Curriculum
Introduction Science, as defined by the National Academy of Sciences, is the "use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena, as well as the knowledge generated through this process." Recurring themes are pervasive in sciences, mathematics, and technology. These ideas transcend disciplinary boundaries and include patterns, cycles, systems, models, and change and constancy. The study of elementary science includes planning and safely implementing classroom and outdoor investigations using scientific processes, including inquiry methods, analyzing information, making informed decisions, and using tools to collect and record information, while addressing the major concepts and vocabulary, in the context of physical, earth, and life sciences. Districts and organizations are encouraged to facilitate inquiry-based instruction for at least 80% of instructional time allotted for science instruction. In prekindergarten, children observe and describe the natural world using their five senses. Children do science as inquiry in order to develop and enrich their abilities to understand scientific concepts and processes. Children develop vocabulary through their experiences investigating properties of common objects, earth materials, and organisms. A central theme throughout the study of scientific investigation and reasoning; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space; and organisms and environment is active engagement in asking questions, communicating ideas, and exploring with scientific tools. Scientific investigation and reasoning involves practicing safe procedures, asking questions about the natural world, and seeking answers to those questions through simple observations and descriptive investigations. Matter is described in terms of its physical properties, including relative size and mass, shape, color, and texture. The importance of light, heat, and sound energy is identified as it relates to the children's everyday life. The location and motion of objects are explored. Weather is recorded and discussed on a daily basis so s may begin to recognize patterns in the weather. Other patterns are observed in the appearance of objects in the sky. In life science, children recognize the interdependence of organisms in the natural world. They understand that all organisms have basic needs that can be satisfied through interactions with living and nonliving things. Children will investigate the life cycle of plants and identify likenesses between parents and offspring. Science content is closely integrated to math and literacy goals but adds the aspect of helping the child learn about the natural world. The prekindergarten child experiences first hand many ideas of life science, physical science, earth science and chemistry best offered in discovery and exploration opportunities. Enriched play environments support an understanding for the scientific process: observe, question, investigate, collect data, and draw conclusions.
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Table of Contents
Fall Spring
Weeks Units Days Weeks Units Days
Weeks 1-2 Properties of Matter Part 1 10 Week 18 Day & Night 5
Week 3 Magnets 4 Weeks 19-20 Objects in the Sky 10
Weeks 4-5 My Senses 10 Week 21 Interdependency Part 1 5
Week 6 Properties of Matter Part 2 5 Week 22 Living & Nonliving 5
Weeks 7-9 Force & Motion 15 Weeks 23-25 Measurement 15
Weeks 10-11 Weather & Seasons 10 Weeks 26-27 Plants 10
Week 12 Earth’s Materials Part 1 5 Weeks 28-29 Life Cycles 9
Week 13 Earth’s Materials Part 2 5 Weeks 30-31 Interdependency Part 2 10
Weeks 14-16 Energy 15 Weeks 32-34 Animals 15
Week 17 Severe Weather 5 Week 35 Conservation 5
Week 36 The Sun 5
Total Days 84 Total Days 94
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Week(s): Weeks 1 & 2 Time: 10 days Science Unit: Properties of Matter Part 1 Pre-K Unit 1: My School & Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.1 Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses properties and characteristics of common objects.
● The child sorts, groups, or classifies objects in meaningful ways based on one or more properties: ○ hard/soft or heavy/light ○ materials that are made of - wood, plastic, rock
● The teacher models describing a variety of materials using properties to discuss similarities and differences
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Describing materials
5 days STEMscopes Early Explorers: Properties of Matter ● Essentials: N/A ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 3- scavenger hunt for solid objects ○ Daily Engage Day 6- Making observations about different liquids ○ Daily Engage Day 7- Comparing different sizes
● Round up: ○ Observation Center: Matter bottles**
● Wrap up: ● Keep it up:
○ Long Term Activity- I Spy ● Read aloud: Big Book: Nigel Gnome Needs Matter, Matter
STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Round up:
○ Gross Motor- Sensory Hop: Describe Textures
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Sorting, grouping, classifying objects
5 days STEMscopes Early Explorers: Properties of Matter ● Essentials: ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 8- Compare solids and liquids (Venn diagram) ■ Download daily engage cards
○ Daily Engage Day 12-sorting objects by color ● Round up:
○ Color Center: Sort items by color** ○ Technology Center: Building a Catapult (smart board)
● Wrap up: ○ Show what you know: Small group-Solid and Liquid Sort T Chart
● Keep it up: ○ Long Term Activity- I Spy
● Read aloud: Big Book: Nigel Gnome Needs Matter, Matter
STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Round up:
○ Science Center- Mystery Box Prediction ■ Describing/sorting mystery items based on hard or soft*
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Week(s): Week 3 Time: 4 days Science Unit: Magnets Pre-K Unit 1: My School & Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.1 Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses properties and characteristics of common objects.
● The child describes and compares the effects magnets have on other objects. ○ Attracted to some things but not to others
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Magnets 5 days STEMscopes: Kindergarten K.6B Magnets ● Explain
○ Content Connections Video 1 ● Intervention
○ Guided Practice Magnetic vs. Nonmagnetic sort Cadre Recommendations: ● Magnetic Object Center Sort
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Week(s): Weeks 4-5 Time: 10 days Science Unit: My Senses Pre-K Unit 1: My School & Me Pre-K Unit 2: My Community & Me
Overview: 1. Students will understand that people use their senses to gain information. 2. Students will know the five senses and their parts. 3. Students will be able to describe common objects using their senses.
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.1 Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses properties and characteristics of common objects.
● The child uses the senses to explore and sensory language to describe properties of natural and human-made materials to learn their characteristics and capabilities:
○ Materials may include wood, cotton, fur, wool, stone, leather, plastic, styrofoam, and paper
● The teacher asks children to describe a variety of natural and manmade materials using their sense of sight, touch, taste, smell, sound.
● The teacher provides a variety of materials for making sounds. ● The child examines and describes the texture of materials:
○ Salt, flour, and sugar during cooking projects ○ Roller, spongers, and feathers when painting using various tools ○ Surfaces of foil, freezer paper, and sandpaper
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Sight 1 day STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Essentials: Vocabulary Cards (entire unit) ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 2- Examine hands with a hand lense *science tools box* ○ Daily Engage Day 3- observe objects pulled out of a bag ○ Daily Engage Day 12- Color Mixing
● Round up: ○ Color Center: Color Mixing
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○ Dramatic Play Center: Five Senses Scientist Dramatic Play Kit ● Wrap up: ● Keep it up:
○ ● Read aloud: Big Book: Five Senses
Sound 2 days STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Essentials: Vocabulary Cards (entire unit) ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 4- Talk into a microphone ○ Daily Engage Day 5- Make our own music
● Round up: ○
● Wrap up: ● Keep it up:
○ ● Read aloud: Big Book: Five Senses
Smell 2 days STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Essentials: Vocabulary Cards (entire unit) ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 6- Pass around containers with different smells (teach Wafting) ○ Daily Engage Day 7- Room Spray (modify with boxes of scented items, proximity
of smell) ● Round up:
○ ● Wrap up: ● Keep it up:
○ ● Read aloud: Big Book: Five Senses
Taste 2 days STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Essentials: Vocabulary Cards (entire unit) ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 8- Taste Salty and Sweet Snack ○ Daily Engage Day 9- Tasting Safety ○
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● Round up: ○
● Wrap up: ● Keep it up:
○ ● Read aloud: Big Book: Five Senses
Touch 2 days STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Essentials: Vocabulary Cards (entire unit) ● Ramp up:
○ Daily Engage Day 10- Fabric swatches of different textures ● Round up:
○ Dramatic Play Center: Five Senses Scientist** ○ Fine Motor Center: textured letters, numbers, shapes
● Wrap up: ● Keep it up:
○ ● Read aloud: Big Book: Five Senses
All senses 1 day STEMscopes Early Explorers: Five Senses ● Essentials: Vocabulary Cards (entire unit) ● Ramp up:
○ Air Pop Popcorn ● Round up:
○ Art Center: build a person indicating each sense ○ Engineering Center- Mr. Potato Head ○ Technology Center- Explore the five senses
● Wrap up: ○ Show What You Know- Class Senses picture book
● Keep it up: ○ Long term activity- Great picture cards available
● Read aloud: Big Book: Something in the Kitchen, Five Senses
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Week(s): Week 6 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Properties of Matter Part 2 Pre-K Unit 2: My Community & Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.1 Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses properties and characteristics of common objects.
● The child predicts whether materials will sink or float. ○ Investigates the hypothesis and draws conclusions based on prior
experiences. ● The teacher engages children in comparing and exploring how objects or
materials respond when they come in contact with other things such as...
○ Being placed in water ○ Set on an incline ○ Dropped on a table
● The teacher prompts children to observe and describe changes in nature such as…
○ Ice melting on a windowsill ○ Water freezing in the freezer ○ Steam rising from a kettle
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Describing changes/Cause & effect
5 days
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Week(s): Weeks 7-9 Time: 15 days Science Unit: Force & Motion Pre-K Unit 2: My Community & Me Pre-K Unit 3: World Around Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.2 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses position and motion of objects.
● The child observes, measures, describes, and demonstrates the various ways objects can move such as:
○ Straight ○ Zigzag ○ Round and round ○ Fast and slow
● The child investigates, predicts, and states conclusions after moving a variety of toy vehicles on different surfaces.
● The teacher encourages children to explore motion both inside and outside of the classroom.
○ Cars on ramps ○ Wagons to be pushed or pulled
● Plays games that use motion and/or sound like, “Follow the Leader.”
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Observes motion
5 days
Measures & describes motion
5 days
Demonstrates motion
5 days
STEMscopes: Early Explorers ● Teacher Background Information ● Vocabulary Cards
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● Vocabulary ID Cards ● Daily Engage Activities:
○ Day 2 - Push & Pulls (page 1) ○ Day 3 - Pulling (page 2) ○ Day 4 - Push & Pull (page 3) ○ Day 5 - Bicycle Push & Pull (page 4) ○ Day 6 - Push & Pull Comparisons (page 5) ○ Day 7 - Pushing & Pulling Objects (page 6) ○ Day 8 - How Much Force to Push & Pull Objects (page 7) ○ Day 9 - Push & Pull Song (page 8) ○ Day 10 -Patterns with Pushes and Pulls (page 9) ○ Day 11 - Forces with a Beach Ball (page 10)
● Science Centers: ○ Art Center
■ Art Center Signs ○ Dramatic Play Center
■ Dramatic Play Center Signs ○ Engineering Center
■ Engineering Center Signs ○ Gross Motor Center
■ Gross Motor Center Signs ○ Math Center
■ Math Center Signs ○ Science Center
■ Science Center Signs ○ Sensory Table Center
■ Sensory Table Signs ○ Writing Center
■ Writing Center Signs ● Show What You Know - students complete a pushes and pulls worksheet by cutting and pasting pictures of pulling and pushing
into the appropriate boxes ○ Pushes and Pulls worksheet
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Week(s): Weeks 10 & 11 Time: 10 days Science Unit: Weather & Seasons Pre-K Unit 3: World Around Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.3 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the relationship of organisms to their environments.
● The child discusses how seasons affect daily life such as clothes worn and activities played.
● The teacher includes discussions about what to wear when the weather changes (rain, sleet, snow, sun, seasonal changes)
● The child observes seasonal changes. ● The child observes, discusses, and records seasonal changes in the
neighborhood trees and organisms such as: ○ Watching for birds in the spring as they collect nesting materials
VI.C.3 - Child observes and describes what happens during changes in the earth and sky.
● The child observes, records, and predicts daily weather changes using weather charts.
● The teacher provides opportunities for observations & discussions following a weather event.
● The child investigates with objects to observe what happens during a windy day such as flying a kite.
● The child observes and describes how different items such as rocks and metal respond to warmth of the sun outside on a sunny day or a cold/cloudy day.
● The teacher asks questions to predict what happens when things are exposed to the sun or wind or rain.
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Seasons Integrated daily
Weather Effects 10 days
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Week(s): Week 12 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Earth’s Materials Part 1 Pre-K Unit 3: World Around Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.1 - Child observes, investigates, describes and discusses earth materials and their properties and uses.
● The child discusses and explains ways earth materials are used for building houses, road construction, and decorative purposes (the uses of rocks).
● Provide outdoor experiences for children to observe, explore, and discuss how rocks and other natural materials are used by humans such as:
○ Soil in flower beds ○ Rocks for construction
● The teacher assists children in building collections from earth materials
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Week(s): Week 13 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Earth’s Materials Part 2 Pre-K Unit 4: Celebrations & Traditions
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.1 - Child observes, investigates, describes and discusses earth materials and their properties and uses.
● The child observes, discusses, and compares earth materials (rocks, soil, and sand) using hand lenses, sieves, water, and balances.
● The child identifies the importance of soil, sunlight, air, temperature, and water to plant growth
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Week(s): Weeks 14-16 Time: 15 days Science Unit: Energy Pre-K Unit 4: Celebrations & Traditions
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.4 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses sources of energy including light, heat, and electricity.
● The child describes sources of heat and light (sun, wind, water as energy sources) and the safety issues associated with these.
● Model appropriate vocabulary for sources of energy such as “on/off” for light (electricity).
● Discuss and model safety issues associated with heat and electricity ● The child identifies toys that need batteries and equipment in the
home that needs electricity to function.
VI.C.3 - Child observes and describes what happens during changes in the earth and sky.
● The child investigates and draws conclusions about shadows. ● Observes shadows and describes the relationship between the
shadow and a light source (sun, flashlight, lamp) ● Provide opportunities and materials to observe and discuss what
makes a shadow and why such as: ○ Inside with a flashlight ○ Outside with the sun
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Heat energy 5 days
Light energy/ Shadows
5 days STEMscopes: Early Explorers ● Engage Lesson - quick, introduction lesson to introduce students to shadows
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Week(s): Week 17 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Severe Weather Pre-K Unit 4: Celebrations & Traditions
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.3 - Child observes and describes what happens during changes in the earth and sky.
● The child explains what happens after a weather event such as: ○ Erosion after a rain storm ○ Movements of leaves after a windstorm
● Provide opportunities for observations and discussions following a weather event.
Resource Recommendations **Indicates materials available in kit
Severe Weather
5 days
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Week(s): Week 18 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Day & Night Pre-K Unit 5: Changes in Earth & Sky
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.2 - Child identifies, observes, and discusses objects in the sky.
● Discuss the night sky and compares the objects with the day sky ● Asks questions and/or makes comments about the sun, stars, and
moon ● Share books with examples of night sky and space ● Compare and contrast what children see in the sky at night and
during the day
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Day sky 5 days
Night sky 5 days
STEMscopes: Early Explorers ● Day 4 Engage Activity - Day vs. Night
○ Student recording sheet ● Day 5 Engage Activity - Day vs. Night - scroll down to second page of document
○ Bar graph images
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Week(s): Weeks 19-20 Time: 10 days Science Unit: Objects in the Sky Pre-K Unit 5: Changes in Earth & Sky
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.2 - Child identifies, observes, and discusses objects in the sky.
● The child observes and discusses characteristics of clouds and makes representations such as finger painting the clouds in the sky.
● The child asks questions and/or makes comments about the sun, stars, and moon.
● The teacher engages in discussions about observing various objects in the sky:
○ Clouds and their shapes ○ The position of the sun during recess time
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STEMscopes: Early Explorers ● Teacher Background Information ● Vocabulary Cards ● Vocabulary ID Cards ● Daily Engage Activities -
○ Day 3 - The Moon (page 1) ■ Picture Cards for activity
○ Day 6 - The Stars (page 2) ■ Images for activity
○ Day 7 - Natural Objects in the Sky (page 3) ○ Day 8 - Human-Made Objects in the Sky (page 4)
■ Picture Cards for activity ○ Day 9 - Rockets (page 5) ○ Day 10 - Jobs Related to Objects in the Sky (page 6)
■ Cards for activity ○ Day 11 - Clouds (page 7)
● Science Centers: ○ Long Term Center
■ Bar Chart ■ Data Collection Sheet
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○ Art Center ■ Art Center Signs
○ Dramatic Play Center ■ Dramatic Play Center Signs
○ Color Center ■ Color Center Signs ■ Rainbow Template
○ Engineering Center ■ Engineering Center Signs ■ Constellations
○ Fine Motor Center ■ Fine Motor Center Signs ■ Lacing Cards ■ Rocket Path
○ Literacy Center ■ Literacy Center Signs ■ Vocabulary Word Cards
○ Math Center ■ Math Center Signs ■ Student Printout
○ Observation Center ■ Observation Center Signs ■ Printout
● Show What You Know Activity - students create a folded graphic organizer about the Sun, Moon, and Cloud ○ Foldable template
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Week(s): Week 21 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Interdependency Part 1 Pre-K Unit 5: Changes in Earth & Sky
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.3 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the relationship of organisms to their environments.
● The child discusses how animals and humans depend on plants and other organisms such as
○ birds eat seeds ○ cows eat grass ○ humans eat vegetables and meat.
● The child describes and explains animal behaviors such as a bird building a nest.
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Week(s): Week 22 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Living & Nonliving Pre-K Unit 6: Tales & Friendships
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.3 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the relationship of organisms to their environments.
● The child describes characteristics and differences between living and non-living.
● The child observes, discusses, and records living organisms such as spiders, insects, worms, snails, and birds in their natural environments to learn about their habits.
VI.B.1 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the characteristics of organisms.
● The teacher models and provides opportunities (comparing flowers, insects, and animals) and tools (hand lens) for children to make comparisons of living characteristics and no-living characteristics.
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Living/Nonliving 5 days
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Week(s): Weeks 23-25 Time: 15 days Science Unit: Measurement Pre-K Unit 6: Tales & Friendships
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.A.3 - Child uses simple measuring devices to learn about objects.
● The child investigates and discusses the mass of a variety of items using a balance or scale. Items may include:
○ Rocks ○ Feathers ○ Metal chain
● The child categorizes weight and length of objects using relative descriptions such as heavy/light and long/short.
● The teacher models and records findings when making mass comparisons.
● The child measures volume of water, sand, etc. using non-standard measures such as 4 cups to fill 1 small bucket.
● The child measures length using non-standard units. ● The child observes and describes temperature of materials, including
outdoor air using relative descriptions such as colder, warmer, and hotter.
● Use a simple chart to record and compare scientific data such as weather, height, weight, volume, temperature, and amounts.
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Week(s): Weeks 26-27 Time: 10 days Science Unit: Plants Pre-K Unit 7: Life Cycles
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.1 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the characteristics of organisms.
● The child describes plants’ needs for water, nutrients, air, and light. ● The child uses tools of science including hand lens and measurement
tools to observe and discuss plants. ● Describes color, size, and shape of organisms (plants) ● The child experiences counting seeds from fruits, vegetables, nuts
and grains.
VI.B.2 - Child describes life cycles of organisms ● The child plants seeds, then observes, discusses, and records plant growth.
● Model and provide opportunities to record observation findings when observing life cycles.
● Model and provide opportunities for children to plan investigations of life cycles such as planning a classroom or playground garden for observing seeds growing.
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STEMscopes: Early Explorers ● Engage Activity - introduction lesson to plants addressing what plants need to live and then sorting cards into three habitats
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Week(s): Weeks 28-29 Time: 9 days Science Unit: Life Cycles Pre-K Unit 7: Life Cycles
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.2 - Child describes life cycles of organisms ● The child observes, records, and discusses the stage of life cycle of an organism such as:
○ A baby ○ Dog ○ Cat ○ Chicken
● The child observes and discusses human growth. ● The child matches baby animals to parent animals using correct
terms and vocabulary. ● Model and provide opportunities to record observation findings
when observing life cycles. ● Provide discussion opportunities to compare life cycles such as
insects, pets, and humans. ● Provide opportunities and discussions for children to observe human
growth. ○ Have children bring in baby pictures and compare what they
look like now to the pictures.
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Week(s): Weeks 30-31 Time: 10 days Science Unit: Interdependency Part 2 Pre-K Unit 8: Amazing Animals
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.3 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the relationship of organisms to their environments.
● Model and assist children with creating schedules for the care of live animals/plants
● Provide a habitat for children to observe, discuss, and record creatures in their natural environment such as:
○ Fish in an aquarium ○ A worm or butterfly house indoors ○ Ant farm ○ Terrarium for snails/hermit crab ○ A bird or butterfly garden outdoors
● Provide outdoor experiences for observing, exploring, and discussing animals in their natural habitats.
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Week(s): Weeks 32-34 Time: 15 days Science Unit: Animals Pre-K Unit 8: Amazing Animals Pre-K Unit 9: Caring for Earth & Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.B.1 - Child observes, investigates, describes, and discusses the characteristics of organisms.
● The child describes color, size, and shape of organisms. ● The child describes animal's’ needs for food, water, air, and shelter. ● The child compares differences and similarities of animals.
○ Fish live in water ○ Dogs and cats have fur ○ All birds have feathers
● The child uses tools of science including hand lens and measurement tools to observe and discuss animals.
● The teacher discusses and provides organisms for observations of animal habitats, movements and characteristics. Possible organisms include:
○ Ants ○ Pill bugs ○ Earthworms ○ Mealworms ○ Caterpillars
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STEMscopes: Early Explorers ● Vocabulary Cards ● Vocabulary ID Cards ● Daily Engage Activities:
○ Day 3 - Explore Desert Habitats (page 1) ■ Desert Animal Cards
○ Day 5 - Explore Oceans Habitats (page 2) ○ Day 6 - What Lives in the Ocean? (page 3)
■ Ocean Animal Cards ○ Day 7 - Ocean Animal Similarities (page 4)
■ Ocean Animal Cards
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○ Day 8 - Pet Stores and Zoos (page 5) ○ Day 9 - Rainforest Animals (page 6)
■ Rainforest Animal Cards ○ Day 10 - Favorite Animal (page 7) ○ Day 11 - Habitats (page 8)
● Science Centers: ○ Art Center
■ Art Center Signs ○ Engineering Center
■ Engineering Center Signs ○ Math Center
■ Math Center Signs ○ Writing Center
■ Writing Center Signs ● Show What You Know - students complete a 3-window foldable that is pre-labeled with FOOD, WATER, and SHELTER
○ Student Journal Page
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Week(s): Week 35 Time: 5 days Science Unit: Conservation Pre-K Unit 9: Caring for Earth & Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.4 - Child demonstrates the importance of caring for our environment and planet.
● The child discusses “green” practices such as: ○ Water conservation ○ Clean air ○ Recycling
● The child engages in conservation or recycling projects such as: ○ Not using as many paper towels ○ Using both sides of the paper
● The child goes on a “trash hunt” to clean the school yard. ● Engage in discussions about water conservation during routines such
as hand washing, teeth brushing, etc. ● Discusses the school’s or community’s recycling program and
encourages families to practice recycling. ● Plans participation in service projects related to caring for the
natural environment.
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Week(s): Week 36 Time: 5 days Science Unit: The Sun Pre-K Unit 9: Caring for Earth & Me
End of Prekindergarten Year Outcome District Clarification
VI.C.2 - Child identifies, observes, and discusses objects in the sky.
● The child investigates what happens to things exposed to the sun. ○ Children get warmer ○ Colors are created when a prism hangs in a window
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