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Science — Kindergarten

Goal 3, Objective 3.04

Goal 3

The learner will make observations and build an understanding of the properties of common objects.

Objective 3.04

Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Fun with fruits and vegetables
The activities will help the student identify, describe, and classify fruits and vegetables, and learn how each grows.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Science, Healthful Living Education, and Mathematics)
By Suzie Overholt.
Persuasive pumpkins
Using observation skills and comparative language, the children will express their own ideas to compare likenesses and differences of pumpkins. They will sort by their own rules and explain their reasoning. Using cooperative learning, they will listen to other children's discussions and come to some agreements.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)
By RC Griffin.

Lesson plans on the web

Exploring parts and wholes
In this Science NetLinks lesson students explore systems (in the context of parts and wholes), and develop the understanding that when parts are put together they can do things that they couldn't do by themselves. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rock hunters
Through their observations of rocks, students will begin to develop an understanding that there are many types of rocks with a multitude of different attributes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Visual Arts Education and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Sink it
This Science NetLinks lesson is designed to develop students' understanding of sinking and floating. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science