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Curriculum Framework: Science
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SCIENTIFIC PROCESS |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE |
LIFE SCIENCE |
EARTH SCIENCE |
IMPACT ON SOCIETY |
CONNECTIONS OF SCIENCE |
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Make observations based on experiences. |
Use the five senses to explore the different states of matter. |
Explore living and nonliving things. |
Observe the weather and the seasons. |
Explore some of the Earth's natural resources. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
SUPPORT SKILLS
Scientific Process
Prekindergarten: The student will make observations based on experiences.
-match objects by color, size, or shape
-sort by color, size, or shape
-group objects by two attributes
-use scientific vocabulary when appropriate
-apply appropriate safety procedures
-use scientific tools appropriately
Physical Science
Prekindergarten: The student will use the five senses to sort the different states of matter and their observable characteristics.
-recognize attributes of solids, liquids, and/or a gas (i.e., texture, shape, and color)
-observe water as a solid, liquid, and gas
-touch, taste, smell, view, and hear a variety of objects
-compare the weights of different objects
-manipulate/play in water, sand, birdseed, etc.
Life Science
Prekindergarten: The student will explore living and nonliving things.
-explore living and nonliving things
-compare the characteristics of living and nonliving things
-plant beans and observe their growth
-listen to nonfiction selections about growing, animals, and other life science related stories
-observe insects (ant farms, caterpillars, and magnified bug boxes)
Earth Science
Prekindergarten: The student will observe the weather and the seasons.
-observe the influences weather has on what people wear
-observe changes of plants and animals in the environment to demonstrate changes of the seasons
-listen to nonfiction stories about the weather and changes in seasons
-find and/or draw pictures about changes of seasons and weather
Impact on Society
Prekindergarten: The student will explore some of the Earth's natural resources.
-explore the resources of the Earth (water and trees)
-explore ways to recycle, reuse, or renew Earth's resources
-make something different out of recycled materials (i.e., musical instruments out of milk cartons)
-beautify own school environment
-listen to stories about recycling and conservation
Connections of Science
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process.
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