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Kindergarten Science Curriculum
Life and Health Sciences
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The human body is made up of many parts.
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People have many similarities and differences.
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The human body has five special senses.
- Caring for yourself is important to good health.
Light and Sound
- Eyes are organs which enable us to see.
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LIght comes from light sources such as the sun, light bulbs, candles, lanterns, and fire.
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Shadows are made when something blocks the light.
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Color is a quality of light.
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Ears are organs which enable us to hear.
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There are many different kinds of sounds.
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Sounds are made when objects vibrate.
- Some sounds are useful to people.
Seasons
- There are four seasons in a year.
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There are changes in weather with each season.
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Seasonal weather affects how we dress and live.
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Plant and animal life is different during each season.
- There are weeks and months in a calendar year.
Animals
- There are many different kinds of animals.
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All animals have the same basic needs.
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Animals grow and change.
- Animals help people in many ways.
Plants
- Plants are living things.
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There are many kinds of plants.
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Plants have roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
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Many kinds of plants grow from seeds.
- Plants are useful to people.
Understandings from our SCASD Science Curriculum Units. -
Last Modified on August 5, 2018