K Science

 

 

 

 

 

Subject: Science                                                                                           Greeneville City Schools Curriculum Map                                                                   Grade Level: Kindergarten

 

 

Strands

 

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

 

 

Science Inquiry

 

 

 

Magnifying Glasses

Sink & float

 

 

 

 

temperature

 

 

 

time

 

 

Life Science

 

 

Parts to a whole

changes in plants and animals during fall season

pumpkins: growth

 

5 Senses

animal survival: winter

 

dinosaurs & fossils

 

Plants

Living/non living

Insects/Butterflies

 

Spiders

 

senses

 

Environments

 

Animals

 

 

Earth/Space Science

 

 

 

apple varieties

 

Parts of an apple

 

seeds and bulbs

 

 

maps and globes

changes in weather conditions

 

seasons: winter

 

Earth’s composition and rocks

Natural/manmade

 

Space

 

Day/Night

 

wind

 

weather

seasons: spring

 

water cycle

 

 

 

Physical Science

 

 

Color recognition

mixing & changing of colors

 

changes in apples

during cooking

sink & float

 

Fire triangle

 

 

Properties of objects

How things change (cooking)

 

electricity - uses, safety

 

magnets

 

forces & motions

Shadows

 

sun

 

 

sounds

 

Movement &

Motion

 

 

Personal/Social

Perspectives

 

How we are alike and different from each other

How we grow and change

 

body parts

 

dental health

 

Skeletons

 

 

Fire safety

 

 

 

Physical Health

 

Nutrition

 

 

Care for Earth’s Environment

 

 

Science & Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Studies

 

 

Apple Orchard

 

Rocky Mount

 

 

Hospital

 

 

 

Knoxville Zoo

 

Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

 

Checklist of color recognition

Relates seasonal changes in discussion

Categories objects that sink and float

Observation of work in Native American centers

Students name five Senses

Relates seasonal changes in discussion

Demonstrates knowledge of rules for good health

 

Act out concept of Planets in orbit

Name four seasons and name characteristics of insects

Classify animals by characteristics

 

Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

 

 

Checklist of color recognition

Relates seasonal changes in discussion

Categories objects that sink and float

Observation of work in Native American centers

Students name five Senses

Relates seasonal changes in discussion

Demonstrates knowledge of rules for good health

 

Act out concept of Planets in orbit

Name four seasons and name characteristics of insects

Classify animals by characteristics