Kindergarten Science Lesson

The “Science Kids” series of packets is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.

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This bundle contains enough science activities to fill the third quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks)

Freezing and Melting:

Investigations in this unit include:

★ "Ice Treasures"

★ "Light or Dark?"

★ "Adding Salt and Color"

★"Ice Cube Race"

★ "Which is Heavier?"

★ "Oil and Ice"

★ "Painting with Ice"

The final investigation in this unit is a student-designed investigation that will test how certain ingredients affect the time it takes an ice cube to melt.

The packet also includes a fun recipe for Ice Cream in a Bag! (And the scientific explanation for how this recipe works.)

My Human Body

As we make the life size body model, the students will learn about:

★ The skeletal system (bones)

★ The respiratory system (lungs)

★ The muscular system (muscles)

★ The cardiovascular system (heart, veins and arteries)

★ The digestive system (stomach and intestines)

★ The nervous system (spine and brain)

This packet also includes a printable book: “My Amazing Body” (black and white)

Suggestions for additional activities are included (including printable activities)

Music and Vibration

As they learn about vibrations and sound, the students will explore the following hands-on topics:

★ "Balloon Drums"

★ "Seeing Sound Vibrations"

★ "Cardboard Kazoos"

★ "Spoon Sounds"

★ "Rubber Band Guitars"

★ "Buzzing Balloons"

The two-week unit will conclude with the students creating their own unique instruments.

This unit also includes pocket chart word cards for many common percussion instruments.

Shadows and Light

Ten hands-on lessons about shadows are included:

★ Discovering Shadows

★ Outdoor Shadows

★ Is a Shadow Always Black?

★ A Moving Shadow

★ Big and Small Shadows

★ Shadow Detectives

★ Multiple Shadows

★ Shadow Tracings

★ Shadow Charades

★ A Shadow Show (Reflecting on What We've Learned)

This unit also includes extension activities and printables.

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Each lesson plan includes:

- two lesson plan forms- color and b/w

- five pages of breakdowns for each day (script for circle time included)

- Show and Tell note for parents

- printables

each lesson plan has a BONUS

- two extra activities

affirmation cards- color and b/w

The structure of each lesson plan has:

- question of the day

- circle time (all the script)

- hands-on activities

- read aloud (book suggestions)

- Friday Show & Tell (note for parents included)

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SEPTEMBER lesson plans:

AT THE FARM

Monday: Introduction to Farms

Tuesday: Exploring Farm Crops

Wednesday: Discovering Farmers and Their Work

Thursday: Exploring Farm Animals

Friday: Show and Tell: My Favorite Farm Animal?

APPLES

Monday: What color do you think apples come in?

Tuesday: What do you think is inside an apple?

Wednesday: Where do apples grow?

Thursday: What can we make with apples?

Friday: Show and Tell: What is your favorite thing about apples?

BIRDS

Monday: What do the birds use their wings for?

Tuesday: How do birds communicate?

Wednesday: What do birds eat?

Thursday: How do birds build their nests?

Friday: Show and Tell: Bring a pic or item related to your favorite bird

ROCKS

Monday: Introduction to Rocks

Tuesday: Rocks Places

Wednesday: Formation of Rocks

Thursday: Purpose of Rocks

Friday: Show and Tell: My Favorite Rock

********BONUS *********

GRANDPARENTS DAY CARDS AND ACTIVITIES

4 different Grandparents' Day card templates with "I LOVE YOU" tracing and a beautiful grandparents' poem inside, flower craft, and "All about my grandparents" sheet!

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OCTOBER lesson plans:

FRUITS AND VEGGIES

Monday: What is the difference between fruits and veggies?

Tuesday: How do fruits and veggies grow?

Wednesday: Why is important to eat fruits and veggies?

Thursday: What new fruit or vegetable would you like to try?

Friday: Show and Tell: What is your favorite fruit or veggie?

MY BODY

Monday -Can you wiggle your fingers? How do you think your fingers are able to move?

Tuesday-Can you show me how your joints bend?

Wednesday- What do you think helps our muscles grow stronger?

Thursday- Can you feel your heartbeat? What makes your heart beat?

Friday- Show & Tell- What is your favorite way to move and be active?

FALL LEAVES

Monday: What colors are the leaves on the tree?

Tuesday: What sounds do you hear when you walk on dry leaves?

Wednesday: What do animals do with leaves?

Thursday: Have you ever jumped in a pile of leaves?

Friday: Show and Tell: What is your favorite color of fall leaves?

HALLOWEEN

Monday: How do we celebrate Halloween?

Tuesday: What is your favorite Halloween treat?

Wednesday: Have you ever carved a pumpkin?

Thursday: What sounds do you hear on Halloween?

Friday: Show and Tell: What is your favorite costume?

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FIRE SAFETY ACTIVITIES

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NOVEMBER lesson plans:

GERMS AND HYGIENE

Monday: What are germs?

Tuesday: Why is it important to wash our hands?

Wednesday: How do germs spread?

Thursday: How can we keep our environment clean?

Friday: Show and Tell: What healthy habits do you practice?

FOREST

Monday: What is a forest?

Tuesday: What animals live in the forest?

Wednesday: What do you know about trees?

Thursday: How many different shapes of leaves can you find?

Friday: Show and Tell: What did you bring from the forest to show your friends?

THANKSGIVING

Monday: What is Thanksgiving?

Tuesday: What are you thankful for?

Wednesday: What foods do you eat on Thanksgiving?

Thursday: Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?

Friday: Show and Tell: What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?

HIBERNATION

Monday: What is hibernation?

Tuesday: What animals hibernate?

Wednesday: Why do animals hibernate?

Thursday: How do animals prepare for hibernation?

Friday: Show and Tell: What do you think it would be like to hibernate?

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The “Science Kids” series of packets is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.

(*Save money by purchasing the entire Year Long Science Curriculum in one bundle.)

This bundle contains enough science activities to fill the fourth quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks)

ode:

Weather and Temperature

As they work through the experiments in this packet, students will explore the following concepts:

1. The weather changes.

2. Weather includes cloud cover, wind, precipitation and temperature.

3. The sun warms the Earth.

4. We can use tools to measure the weather.

5. The weather determines some of our actions and activities.

Taking Care of the Earth

As they work through the experiments in this packet, students will explore the following concepts:

1. Human beings cause pollution on the Earth.

2. Pollution is harmful to the land, air and water of the Earth.

3. People can help reduce and prevent the amount of pollution on the Earth.

Taking Care of Pets

Through the activities in this packet, children will explore the things that animals need, including:

1. Food and Water

2. Habitat

3.Body Coverings

4. Exercise

5. Companionship

Taking Care of Plants

As they learn about what plants need, the students will explore the following topics:

1. Life Cycle of a Seed

2. Plants Need Water

3.How Plants Absorb Water

4. Plants Need Soil

5. Dark or Light? (Plants need sunlight)

6. Parts of a Plant

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