Science K

Kindergarten students begin to develop observation skills as they learn about the five senses, the earth’s composition, and the basic needs of plants and animals. Students will explore topics such as:

• My Body—the five senses, major organs, and systems. 
• Plants and Animals—needs and habitats; conservationist Jane Goodall. 
• Measurement—size, height, length, weight, capacity, and temperature. 
• Matter—solid, liquid, and gas. 
• The Seasonal Cycle—changing weather in the seasons. 
• Our Earth—geographical features; taking care of the earth; environmentalist Rachel Carson. 
• Motion—pushes and pulls; magnets. 
• Astronomy—the earth, sun, moon, and stars; exploring space; astronauts Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride.

Standard Curriculum Items

• Plastic pipette
• Safety glasses
• Basic thermometer
• Bar magnets (pair)
• Magnifying glass
• Mirror

Additional Curriculum Items

Some lessons require additional resources, including common household items, and books that are readily available in your local library or for purchase:

• Inflatable globe
• Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft & Richard G. Van Gelder (HarperCollins, 1997)
• My Five Senses by Aliki (HarperCollins, 1990)
• The Big Dipper by Franklyn Branley (HarperCollins, 1991)
• What's Alive? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld (HarperCollins, 1995)
• Where Are the Night Animals? by Mary Ann Fraser (HarperCollins, 1999)

NOTE: List subject to change.

Total lessons: 72

Lesson time: 45 minutes

You might choose to split the lessons into smaller segments and take breaks as needed. The K12 online lesson tracking system allows you to pick up wherever you left off in any given lesson.