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Unit PlannerScience K

OS/MAISA / Kindergarten / Science / Science K / Week 1 - Week 11

Common Core Initiative

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Overarching Questions and Enduring Understandings

How do scientists investigate materials and objects in their world?

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Unit Abstract

In this unit students explore each of their five senses independently. They use each sense separately to make observations. They make connections between the observations they make and the body part associated with the sense they used. Connections are also made to how their five senses help them enjoy their surroundings and help keep them safe. After students have practiced using each of their senses, they sort objects into like categories based on their observations. They apply their understanding of their five senses by designing a project that they can use to educate others.

 

 

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Expectations/Standards
MI: ELA & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects K-5
MI: Kindergarten
Writing
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.K.2. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
W.K.5. With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
W.K.7. Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them).
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
W.K.8. With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
MI: Science (2009)
Kindergarten
Discipline 1: Science Processes
Inquiry Process
K-7 Standard S.IP: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and reasoning involves observing, questioning, investigating, recording, and developing solutions to problems
S.IP.E.1 Inquiry involves generating questions, conducting investigations, and developing solutions to problems through reasoning and observation.
S.IP.00.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses
S.IP.00.12 Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13 Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.14 Manipulate simple tools (for example: hand lens, pencils, balances, non-standard objects for measurement) that aid observation and data collection.
S.IP.00.16 Construct simple charts from data and observations.
Inquiry Analysis and Communication
K-7 Standard S.IA: Develop an understanding that scientific inquiry and investigations require analysis and communication of findings, using appropriate technology.
S.IA.E.1 Inquiry includes an analysis and presentation of findings that lead to future questions, research, and investigations.
S.IA.00.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13 Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14 Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
Reflection and Social Implications
K-7 Standard S.RS: Develop an understanding that claims and evidence for their scientific merit should be analyzed. Understand how scientists decide what constitutes scientific knowledge. Develop an understanding of the importance of reflection on scientific knowledge and its application to new situations to better understand the role of science in society and technology.
S.RS.E.1 Reflecting on knowledge is the application of scientific knowledge to new and different situations. Reflecting on knowledge requires careful analysis of evidence that guides decision making and the application of science throughout history and within society.
S.RS.00.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.
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Unit Level Standards
  • Make purposeful observations of the natural world using the appropriate senses (S.IP.00.11).
  • Generate questions based on observations using the senses (S.IP.00.12).
  • Plan and conduct simple investigations using the senses (S.IP.00.13).
  • Manipulate simple tools (hand lens, balances) that aid observation and data collection (S.IP.00.14).
  • Construct simple charts from data and observations (S.IP.00.16).
  • Share ideas about the senses through purposeful conversation (S.IA.00.12).
  • Communicate and present findings of observations (S.IA.00.13).
  • Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video) (S.IA.00.14).
  • Demonstrate science concepts about the senses through illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities (S.RS.00.11).
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Essential Questions
Essential/Focus Questions
  1. How do I use my five senses to learn about my world?
  2. How do I describe materials and objects in my world?
  3. How can I use my five senses to organize materials?
Content (Key Concepts)

attributes

objects

observations

senses

sight

smell

sound

taste

touch

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Unit Assessment Tasks
 
Skills (Intellectual Processes)

Analyzing and interpreting data

Asking questions and defining problems

Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Developing and using models

Engaging in argument from evidence

Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Planning and carrying out investigations

Using mathematics and computational thinking

 

 

 

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Lesson Plan Sequence
Lesson Plans (Sequence)
Resources
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