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Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
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What Do Plants Need-Part IKindergarten Science» Unit:Planting
Kindergarten Science
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Planting
Big Idea:What do plants need to survive? Students will be able to draw conclusions about plant needs and begin to compare them to human needs after completing this simple investigation.
Comparing Needs of Plants and HumansKindergarten Science» Unit:Planting
Kindergarten Science
» Unit:
Planting
Big Idea:Students have learned the needs of plants. Now it is time to compare these needs to those of humans.
Bear Snores On-Learning about HibernationKindergarten Science» Unit:Groundhog Day Mini Unit
Kindergarten Science
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Groundhog Day Mini Unit
Big Idea:Hibernation is a fun concept for kindergarteners to explore, especially if Groundhog's Day is near. Helps students develop a basic understanding of hibernation.
What Do Plants Need-Part IIKindergarten Science» Unit:Planting
Kindergarten Science
» Unit:
Planting
Big Idea:In the previous lesson, students participated in a planting investigation. Now it is time for them to draw conclusions from the investigation.
Insect Scavenger HuntKindergarten Science» Unit:Exploring Insects
Kindergarten Science
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Exploring Insects
Big Idea:The students have learned the basic characteristics of insects. Now it is time to have fun apply those characteristics is this classification activity that gets students up and moving.
Day 1- Vertebrates vs Invertebrates5th Grade Science» Unit:Ecosystems and Interactions
5th Grade Science
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Ecosystems and Interactions
Big Idea:Students will conduct research on vertebrates and invertebrates to identify structures that help them grow, develop, and survive.
Senses Help ScientistsKindergarten Science» Unit:Me, Myself and I
Kindergarten Science
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Me, Myself and I
Big Idea:Using our five senses helps improve our observational skills.
What is a Scientist?Kindergarten Science» Unit:Getting Started (Frontloading Science)
Kindergarten Science
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Getting Started (Frontloading Science)
Big Idea:Many kids have no prior exposure or understanding of science before entering kindergarten. This lesson introduces the concept of science and provides a basic understanding of what the life of a scientist is like.
Five Senses Unit AssessmentKindergarten Science» Unit:My Five Senses
Kindergarten Science
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My Five Senses
Big Idea:This simple assessment will help you measure your students' understanding of the five senses.
Eww.. Germs!Kindergarten Science» Unit:Me, Myself and I
Kindergarten Science
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Me, Myself and I
Big Idea:Investigating how quickly mold grows on bread helps students understand the importance of washing your hands.
My Five SensesKindergarten Science» Unit:My Five Senses
Kindergarten Science
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My Five Senses
Big Idea:Observational skills are key to science exploration. This lesson gives students an introductory experience with the fives senses, preparing them to be successful scientists.
Got Bones?Kindergarten Science» Unit:Me, Myself and I
Kindergarten Science
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Me, Myself and I
Big Idea:Students get familiar with the human skeleton by labeling major bones.
Survival of the Fittest: Exploring Basic NeedsKindergarten Science» Unit:Awesome Animals
Kindergarten Science
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Awesome Animals
Big Idea:Why is it important for animals to have the right place to live?
Life Cycle of A Tree/PlantKindergarten Science» Unit:Walking alive...or not???
Kindergarten Science
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Walking alive...or not???
Big Idea:This lesson introduces students to the concept of a "circle of life" through the life cycle of a tree. It is the foundation for future life cycle lessons.
Guppy and the GoldfishKindergarten Science» Unit:Let's go fishing!
Kindergarten Science
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Let's go fishing!
Big Idea:Kids learn to apply what they've learned in earlier lessons about the physical structures of a fish.
K-LS1-1
Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.