Look at those leaves!
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A lesson plan for grade K Science
This Science NetLinks lesson begins with students observing leaves in a hands-on activity. As they observe attributes, they will group the leaves and consider any patterns they see emerge. In the second part of this lesson, students will become more familiar with the seasonal changing of leaves.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Kindergarten
- Goal 3: The learner will make observations and build an understanding of the properties of common objects.
- Objective 3.01: Observe and describe the properties of different kinds of objects (clay, wood, cloth, paper, other) and how they are used.
- Objective 3.02: Develop and use a vocabulary associated with the properties of materials:
- Color.
- Size.
- Shape.
- Texture.
- Objective 3.03: Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their own senses.
- Objective 3.04: Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties.
- Goal 4: The learner will use appropriate tools and measurements to increase their ability to describe their world.
- Objective 4.02: Observe and describe how various tools and units of measure are useful:
- Scissors.
- Pencils.
- Crayons.
- Paper clips.
- Hammers.
- Objective 4.03: Use nonstandard units of measure to describe and compare objects.
- Objective 4.02: Observe and describe how various tools and units of measure are useful:
