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Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008
Science - Kindergarten

Nature of Science

Observations
The learner will be able to record observations pictorially, orally, and in writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Daily Weather Graph [Teaching Strategies].  Students will describe the overall structure of a tree and describe the structure and function of a tree's principle parts. (PLT p. 217-218)
  
Questions
The learner will be able to ask questions based on observations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Daily Weather Graph [Teaching Strategies].  ""What is the weather today?"
· Lab, all lab activities [Teaching Strategies].  
· Resources, rain gauge [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Scientific Investigations
The learner will be able to conduct scientific investigations as a class and in teams: lab activities, field studies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Magnets [Teaching Strategies].  Magnet Activities: "Which objects do magnets move?" Science Book pg. E30
  
Estimate and Measure
The learner will be able to estimate and measure length, mass, and capacity/volume of familiar objects using non-standard units.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, activity [Teaching Strategies].  Make growth charts
  
Relative Temperature
The learner will be able to estimate relative temperature of matter (e.g., objects, living things, and earth materials).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Activity [Teaching Strategies].  Hands on activities sorting hot/cold objects (water that is hot-springs in Hot Springs/Old Faithful)
  
Emperical Evidence
The learner will be able to collect emperical evidence as a class.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Daily weather chart [Teaching Strategies].  rain gauge
  
Scientific Investigations
The learner will be able to use age-appropriate equipment and tools in scientific investigations (e.g., balances and hand lenses).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Lab, Activity [Teaching Strategies].  Use magnifying glass to observe insects
  
Safety Rules
The learner will be able to apply appropriate rules of safety related to daily activities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.8 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Safety Unit [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Lab Activities
The learner will be able to apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.K.9 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Apple Unit [Teaching Strategies].  Making Applesauce
  
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Life Science

Living/Non-Living Things
The learner will be able to classify living and non-living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, sorting plants/animals [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Plants and Animals
The learner will be able to differentiate between plants and animals.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, sorting plants/animals [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Parents and Offspring
The learner will be able to match parents and offspring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Animal Unit [Teaching Strategies].  Computer activity-matching sound of baby to mother - see Mrs. Oden
  
Basic Needs
The learner will be able to identify basic needs of plants and animals: food, water, light, air, space.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Plant & Animal Unit [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Activity [Teaching Strategies].  Plant seeds and observe daily
  
Five Senses
The learner will be able to name and describe the five senses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, My 5 senses unit [Teaching Strategies].  Use magazines to make a book: I can see_____ I can taste______I can smell_______ I can hear______ I can touch______.
  
Functions of Five Senses
The learner will be able to discuss the functions of the five senses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, books [Teaching Strategies].  Read books about senses and discuss
  
Oral Hygiene
The learner will be able to identify the basic materials for oral hygiene.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Dental Week in February [Teaching Strategies].  Make a chart
  
Cleaning Teeth
The learner will be able to demonstrate the proper technique for cleaning teeth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.K.8 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Dental Week [Teaching Strategies].  Have dentist or hygienist visit to discuss proper technique
  
Plant Development and Growth
The learner will be able to describe plant development and growth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.3.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, seeds [Teaching Strategies].  plant seeds and discuss observations-measure growth
  
Metamorphosis
The learner will be able to illustrate complete metamorphosis (e.g., butterfly, frog).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.3.K.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, tadpoles [Teaching Strategies].  collect tadpoles-Use science observation journal each week to document changes--*Life Cycle Flipboard
  
Extinct
The learner will be able to recognize what it means for a species to be extinct.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Populations and Ecosystems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.4.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Dinosaur Unit [Teaching Strategies].  Talk about animals that are on the verge of extinction
  
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Physical Science

Classify Objects
The learner will be able to list and classify objects according to the single properties of: size, color, shape.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Matter, Properties, and Changes   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.5.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Growing with Math [Teaching Strategies].  Sorting Unit
  
Spatial Relationships
The learner will be able to demonstrate spatial relationships, including but not limited to: over, under, left, right.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion and Forces   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.6.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Growing with Math [Teaching Strategies].  Giant cube game & song
  
Movement of Objects
The learner will be able to demonstrate various ways that objects can move, including but not limited to: straight, zig-zag, back and forth, round and round, fast and slow.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion and Forces   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.6.K.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book p. E24 [Teaching Strategies].  How do we move objects
  
Force of Gravity
The learner will be able to demonstrate the effects of the force of gravity on objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion and Forces   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.6.K.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, make chart [Teaching Strategies].  activities to see which objects come down faster/slower
  
Temperature
The learner will be able to classify objects in terms of their relative temperature (e.g., hotter and colder).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Activity [Teaching Strategies].  Use magazines to cut out pictures and sort hot/cold
  
Electricity
The learner will be able to identify uses of electricity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.K.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Safety Week [Teaching Strategies].  Make chart of things that use electricity
  
Conserve Electricity
The learner will be able to identify ways to conserve electricity in the classroom and at home.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.K.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Earth Day Activities [Teaching Strategies].  Classroom discussion - Use journal to draw picture
  
Effects of Magnets
The learner will be able to demonstrate the effects of magnets on each other and other objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.K.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Magnet Unit [Teaching Strategies].  classroom activity
  
Uses of Magnets
The learner will be able to list some uses of magnets in everyday objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.K.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Magnet Unit [Teaching Strategies].  make a chart
  
Magnets
The learner will be able to investigate magnets of various shapes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.K.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Magnets [Teaching Strategies].  magnet activities in centers-use journals to record
  
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Earth and Space Science

Earth's Surface
The learner will be able to identify various characteristics of Earth's surface.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Our World/Our Arkansas Unit [Teaching Strategies].  
· Resources, Science Book p. C8/Activity Card 15 [Teaching Strategies].  Compare the characteristics of landforms. Have groups paint landforms. Use paintings to make a concept web
  
Land and Water
The learner will be able to identify the uses of land and water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Unit C-Land, Air, Water [Teaching Strategies].  incorporate jobs
  
Resources
The learner will be able to classify resources as natural or man-made.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Our World Unit [Teaching Strategies].  
· Resources, Science Book Lesson 6 p. C40 [Teaching Strategies].  Incorporate recycling
  
Natural and Man-made Materials
The learner will be able to identify ways natural and man-made materials can be reused or recycled.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Recycling [Teaching Strategies].  Set up recycling center for K-2
  
Weather
The learner will be able to chart weather conditions every day.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Lab, Daily Weather Graph [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Four Seasons
The learner will be able to describe the four seasons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Unit D p.D8 [Teaching Strategies].  Seasons activity card 22 (Sequencing)
  
Weather Safety
The learner will be able to demonstrate safety procedures related to severe weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Air   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.K.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Practice tornado drill [Teaching Strategies].  
  
Solar System
The learner will be able to distinguish between celestial bodies and other objects in the sky: sun, moon, other stars, clouds, birds, planes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Objects in the Universe   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.10.K.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Solar System Unit [Teaching Strategies].  
  
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