JISD Instructional Calendar -- Science Kindergarten August 2017

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1 August 2017 K.2C Collect data and make observations using simple tools K.2E Communicate observations about simple descriptive investigations K.3B Make predictions based on observable patterns in nature STAFF DEVELOPMENT BrainPOP STAFF DEVELOPMENT First Day of Instruction What Is Science K.2C, K.2E, K.3B

2 September 2017 K.1A Identify, discuss, and demonstrate safe and healthy practices as outlined in the TEA approved safety standards during classroom and outdoor investigations, including wearing safety goggles, washing hands, and using material appropriately K.2A Ask questions about organisms, objects, and events observed in the natural world K.2C Collect data and make observations using simple tools K.2D Record and organize data and observations using pictures, numbers, and words K.2E Communicate observations about simple descriptive investigations K.3B make predictions based on observable patterns in nature K.3C Explore that scientist investigate different things in the natural world and use tools to help in their investigations K.4A Collect information using tools, including computers, hand lenses, primary balances, cups, bowls, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, non-standard measuring items; weather instruments such as demonstration thermometers; and materials to support observations of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums K.4B Use the senses as a tool of observations to identify properties and patterns of organisms, objects, and events in the environment ScienceFusion; Student/Staff Holiday How We Explore Science K.2C, K.2E, K.3B Organisms and Environment K.2D, K.4B Collecting Information and Using Tools K.2A, K.2E, K.4A Safety, Making Observations, and Investigations K.1A, K.2C, K.3C

3 October 2017 K.1B Demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural resources and materials such as conserving water and reusing or recycling paper, plastic, and metal K.1C Demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural resources and materials such as conserving water and reusing or recycling paper, plastic, and metal K.2B Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations K.3A Identify and explain a problem, such as the impact of littering, and propose a solution K.5A Observe and record properties of objects, including, bigger or smaller, heavier or lighter, shape, color, & texture K.5B Observe, record, and discuss how materials can be changed by heating or cooling K.6A Use the senses to explore different forms of energy such as light, heat, and sound ; Identifying and Exploring a Problem K.3A Staff Development Conserving Natural Resources and Recycling K.1B, K.1C, K.2B Matter and Energy K.5A Matter and Energy K.1B, K.3A, K.5B, K.6A Using the Senses to Explore Energy K.6A

4 November 2017 K.6A Use the senses to explore different forms of energy such as light, heat, and sound K.6B Explore interactions between magnets and various materials Exploring the Forms of Energy K.6A Exploring the Forms of Energy K.6A Exploring the Forms of Energy K.6A Thanksgiving Break Magnetic Interactions K.6B

5 December 2017 K.6C Observe and describe the location of an object in relation to another such as above, below, behind, in front of, and beside K.6D Observe and describe the ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, zigzag up and down, back and forth, round and round, and fast and slow Describe the location of objects K.6C Describe the way objects move K.6D Review and Reteach Staff Development Christmas Break 31

6 January 2018 K.7A Observe, describe, and sort rocks by size, shape, color, and texture K.7B Observe and describe physical properties of natural sources of water, including color and clarity K.7C Give examples of ways rocks, soil, and water are useful 1 New Year s Day 7 8 Staff Development Christmas Break Describing and Sorting Rocks K.7A K.8A Observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons Student/Staff Holiday Physical Properties of Natural Sources K.7B Rocks and Soil K.7C Weather Changes K.8A

7 February 2018 K.3B Make predictions based on observable patterns in nature K.8A Observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons K.8B Identify events that have repeating patterns, including season of the year and day and night K.8C Observe, describe, illustrate objects in the sky such as the clouds, Moon, and stars, including the Sun Weather Changes K.8A Weather Changes K.3B, K.8A, K.8B Objects in the Sky K.8C Objects in the Sky K.8C

8 March 2018 K.9A Differentiate between living things, once living things such as fallen leaves, and nonliving things based upon whether they have or have had basic needs and produce offspring K.9B examine evidence that living organisms have basic needs such as food, water, and shelter for animals and air, water, nutrients, sunlight, and space for plants K.10A sort plants and animals into groups based on physical characteristics such a color, size, body covering, or leaf shape K.10B identify basic parts of plants and animals K.10C Identify ways that young plants resemble the parent plant Living Things K.9A, K.9B, K.10C Spring Break Plants and Animals K.10A & K.10B Objects in the Sky K.8C Basic Needs of Organisms K.9B Student/Staff Holiday 31

9 April 2018 K.9A Differentiate between living things, once living things such as fallen leaves, and nonliving things based upon whether they have or have had basic needs and produce offspring K.9B examine evidence that living organisms have basic needs such as food, water, and shelter for animals and air, water, nutrients, sunlight, and space for plants K.10A sort plants and animals into groups based on physical characteristics such a color, size, body covering, or leaf shape K.10B identify basic parts of plants and animals K.10C Identify ways that young plants resemble the parent plant K.10D Observe changes that are part of a simple life cycle of a plant: seed, seedling, plant, flower, and fruit Beginning/End Six Weeks Plants and Animals K.10A & K.10B Living Things K.9A & K.9B Plants and Animals K.10B Plant Life Cycles K.10C & K.10D State Testing

10 May 2018 K.4B Use the senses as a tool of observations to identify properties and patterns of organisms, objects, and events in the environment K.5A Observe and record properties of objects, including, bigger or smaller, heavier or lighter, shape, color, texture K.5B Observe, record, and discuss how materials can be changed by heating or cooling K.6A Use the senses to explore different forms of energy such as light, heat, and sound K.8A Observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons K.8B Identify events that have repeating patterns, including season of the year and day and night Review and Reteach Matter and Energy Review and Reteach Force, Motion, & Energy State Testing Review and Reteach Earth and Space Review and Reteach Organisms and Evironment Student/Staff Holiday Review and Reteach any low TEKS from the year

11 June 2018 K.4B Use the senses as a tool of observations to identify properties and patterns of organisms, objects, and events in the environment K.5A Observe and record properties of objects, including, bigger or smaller, heavier or lighter, shape, color, texture K.5B Observe, record, and discuss how materials can be changed by heating or cooling K.6A Use the senses to explore different forms of energy such as light, heat, and sound K.8A Observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons K.8B Identify events that have repeating patterns, including season of the year and day and night Review and Reteach any low TEKS from the year Staff Staff Development Development State Testing