Kindergarten Curriculum Science Resources

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Life Science

Cell Structure and Function:

1.1.1 Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts.
Accomplishment:      Use magnifiers to observe smaller parts of larger objects.
Resources:  Observing Ladybugs, http://www.dentonisd.org/pecancreek/lattaya/ladybugs.htm; Observing Snowflakes, http://www2.neric.org/capboces/slohp/whitehall/01/SLO2001.HTM; Electron Microscope, http://www.pfizerfunzone.com/funzone/discovery/microscope/; Magnify It!, http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=3&DocID=298

1.1.2 Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms.

Accomplishment:   Observe and describe what happens when an object loses a part.
Resources:  The Parts of a Tree, http://www.mhschool.com/science/2000/student/1/review/summary/1-1-1-1.html

Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:

1.2.2 Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment.

Accomplishment:      Use the senses to explore the environment.
Resources:  Plants and Animals in the Local Environment Online Activity, http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/plants_animals_env.shtml

 1.2.3 Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment.

Accomplishment:     Collect information about organisms that occupy specific environments.
Resources: The Perfect Home, http://www.mhschool.com/science/2000/student/1/ngsm/ngsm.php3?unit=5&topic=6; ZipCode Zoo, http://www.enature.com/localguide/localguide_home.asp

 1.2.4 Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution.

Accomplishment:    Provide examples of pollutants in a specific environment.
Resources:  Pollution Laws, http://www.ccle.fourh.umn.edu/rulesnewjersey.html; Pollution Lessons, http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1691.html

Food Production and Energy for Life:

1.3.1 Recognize the basic requirements of all living things.

Accomplishment:   Recognize the basic needs of living things (e.g., food, water, sunlight, air).
Resources: Basic Needs of All Animals, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1E1.shtml; Plants' Basic Needs, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1F1.shtml

Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things:

1.5.1 Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind.

Accomplishment:    Observe and note differences among plants and animals of the same kind.

Resources: Critter Cams, http://animal.discovery.com/cams/cams.html; Humans vs. Other Animals, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1E2.shtml; Grouping Animals, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1E3.shtml; Meat-eaters vs. Plant-eaters, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1E4.shtml; Animal Plant, http://www.animal.discovery.com/; Growing Plants Activity and Quiz, http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/growing_plants.shtml

 1.5.2 Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments.

Accomplishment:    Recognize the environment in which an organism is typically found.
Resources: Interactive Mobile Activity, http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/moby/mobile_menu.html; Life Cycles of Animals, http://esd.iu5.org/LessonPlans/LifeCycle/animals.htm;  Water Ecosystems, http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/index.htm; Explore the Fantastic Forest, http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/forest/index.html; Deserts of the US, http://www.desertusa.com/life.html; The Perfect Home, http://www.mhschool.com/science/2000/student/1/ngsm/ngsm.php3?unit=5&topic=6

Earth and Space Science

Earth and Its Place in the Universe:

1.7.1 Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky.

Accomplishment:   a. Distinguish between objects that appear in the day and nighttime sky. 
Resources:   StarChild, http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html; Hello, Sun, Good night, Moon, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/kindergarten/hello_sun.htm 
Accomplishment:     b. Recognize that the moon is the closest object in the sky.
Resources: StarChild, http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html; Moon Walk, http://www.mhschool.com/science/2000/student/1/ngsm/ngsm.php3?unit=2&topic=6
Accomplishment:  c. Recognize that there are tools for observing objects in the day and nighttime sky.
Resources:   StarChild, http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html

1.7.2 Recognize that there are predictable patterns which occur in the universe.

Accomplishment:  a. Observe and illustrate the position of the sun at different times of the day.
Resources: Earth and Sun, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1J3.shtml; StarChild, http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
Accomplishment:  b. Recognize that shadows change length and position during the course of a day.
Resources: How Shadows are Created, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1J2.shtml

Atmospheric Cycles:

1.8.1 Recognize daily and seasonal weather changes.

Accomplishment:  a. Recognize that weather conditions are constantly changing.
Resources: Weather Dude, http://www.wxdude.com/
Accomplishment: b. Describe weather patterns associated with the seasons.
Resources: Weather Dude, http://www.wxdude.com/

1.8.2 Realize that weather is associated with temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions and can be measured using tools and instruments.

Accomplishment:  a. Associate temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions with various types of weather.
Resources: Weather Dude, http://www.wxdude.com/; Web Weather for Kids, http://www.ucar.edu/40th/webweather/
Accomplishment: b. Identify the appropriate tool for measuring temperature, precipitation, and wind speed/direction.
Resources: Weather Dude, http://www.wxdude.com/; Make Your Own Weather Station, http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/weatherstation.html; Making a Weather Station, http://www.fi.edu/weather/todo/todo.html

Earth Features:

1.9.1 Identify the earth’s major geological features.

Accomplishment: Distinguish between land and water environments.
Resources: Illustrated Glossary of Landforms, http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/landforms/glossaryprintable.shtml

Earth Resources:

1.10.1 Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials which have basic observable and measurable properties.

Accomplishment:  Use observable properties to distinguish among a variety of earth materials.
Resources:  Teaching the Rock Cycle with Marshmallow Fudge, http://www.teacheruniverse.com/tools/science_corner/rock_fudge.html
1.10.2 Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
Accomplishment:  Identify ways that earth resources benefit man.
Resources:

Physical Science

Forces and Motion:

 1.11.1 Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects (push/pull).
Accomplishment:   Observe and describe how the movement of an object can be changed (e.g. push/pull, fast/slow).
Resources:  Work, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1A2.shtml; Simple Machines, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1A3.shtml; Forces and Movement, http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement.shtml

1.11.2 Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance.

Accomplishment:   Recognize objects that are balanced.
Resources:

Structure and Properties of Matter:

1.12.1 Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time and under different conditions.

Accomplishment:  a. Compare objects according to weight, length, and size.
Resources:  Sorting and Using Materials, http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/sorting_using_mate.shtml
Accomplishment:   b. Distinguish between solids and liquids.
Resources:  Changing State Game, http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml

Interactions of Matter:

1.13.1 Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact.

Accomplishment:   Observe and describe changes that can occur when two materials interact.
Resources:  States of Matter, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1D1.shtml; Properties of Matter, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1D2.shtml

Energy:

1.14.1 Realize that the sun is the main source of earth’s heat and light energy.

Accomplishment:   Describe the effect of the sun’s energy on different materials.
Resources:  Sources of Energy, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1C3.shtml; Effect of Sun on Water Temperature, http://curriculum.leesummit.k12.mo.us/sciencelsr7/first/matter/sunwater.doc
1.14.2 Recognize that sound is produced when objects vibrate.
Accomplishment:   Classify sounds according to their basic characteristics (e.g., loud/soft, natural/man-made).
Resources:  Sound, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1C1.shtml; Sound Travels, http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first/1C2.shtml;

 

 

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