Science

Assessment/Implementation Statement

Kindergarten

IMPLEMENTATION

The Board of Trustees has adopted the Full Options Science System (FOSS) for the purpose of implementing the Science curriculum. This program aligns with our district benchmarks, providing Scientific Inquiry and Exploration for students across grade levels. It provides opportunities for students to be active scientific learners, exploring, observing and predicting.

ASSESSMENT

 Kindergarten students will participate in an objective content assessment at the end of each module.  Additionally students will participate in a process skills assessment during/after each module.  These assessments are aligned directly with the state and district standards.

The suggested time line is found in the 9x4 Implementation Guide below. Modules for this grade level are as follows:

Module # 1 TREES

Investigation 1: Weather Tools

Investigation 2: Fall Trees

Investigation 3: Leaves

Investigation 4: Trees through the Seasons

(This investigation may be taught throughout the year as the seasons change)

Module # 2 WOOD AND PAPER

Investigation 1: Getting to know wood

Investigation 2: Changing wood

Investigation 3: Getting to know paper

Investigation 4: Changing paper

Module # 3 ANIMALS 2 x 2:

Investigation 1: Goldfish and guppies

Investigation 2: Land and Water Snails

Investigation 3: Big and little worms

Investigation 4: Pill bugs and sow bugs

Investigation 5: Eggs and chicks

Indian Education for all Infusion Lesson

9x4 Implementation Guide