Science - Kindergarten

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Macomb Intermediate School District

Elementary Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Kindergarten

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Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry Description

Questioning: Develop/Observations
The learner will be able to generate questions about the world based observation I.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Questioning	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Problem Solving: Solution/Devise
The learner will be able to develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigation I.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Problem Solving	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Manipulate Simple Devices
The learner will be able to manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection I.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Alternative Actions		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Instruments: Measurement/Metric
The learner will be able to use simple measurement devices to make measurements in scientific investigations I.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Instruments: Measurement	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Problem Solving: Develop/Skills
The learner will be able to develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving I.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Problem Solving	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Observations: Summarize
The learner will be able to construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations I.1.E.6.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Observations	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.6 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Evidence: Importance
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically II.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Evidence	Knowledge	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.1	Classroom

Science: Expression in Other Fields
The learner will be able to show how scientific concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts II.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Science and Other Fields of Study	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.2	Classroom

Technology: Describe/Daily Life
The learner will be able to describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life II.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Technology	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.3	Classroom

Attitudes/Values: Develop/Natural World
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world II.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Attitudes/Values		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.4	Classroom

Scientists: Know/Backgrounds
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures II.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Scientists	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.5	Classroom

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Life Science

Organisms: Compare/Classify
The learner will be able to compare and contrast (K-2) or classify (3-5) familiar organisms on the basis of observable physical characteristics. III.2.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Organisms		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Heredity: Traits/Provide/Evidence/Passed
The learner will be able to give evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young III.3.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Heredity: Traits	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.3.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Food Chain: Recognize/Living Things
The learner will be able to identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web and describe their feeding relationships within the web III.5.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Food Chains	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Living Things: Needs
The learner will be able to describe the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence III.5.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Animals & Plants: Plan/Growth/System
The learner will be able to design systems that encourage growing of particular plants and animals III.5.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Animals and Plants	Synthesis	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, III.5.E.3	Classroom

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Physical Science

Objects: Properties/Classify
The learner will be able to classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes/properties IV.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Objects: Properties	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Electricity: Hazards
The learner will be able to describe possible electrical hazards to be avoided at home and at school IV.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Electricity	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Sound: Properties/Describe
The learner will be able to describe sounds in terms of their properties IV.4.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Sound: Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Sound: Production
The learner will be able to explain how sounds are made IV.4.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Sound: Production	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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Earth and Space Science

Earth: Materials/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize and describe different types of earth materials V.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Earth: Materials	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Water: Sources/Uses
The learner will be able to identify sources of water and its uses. V.2.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Water: Uses	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Weather: Explain/Conditions
The learner will be able to describe weather conditions V.3.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Weather	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.3.E.1week tested: 22.	Classroom

Weather: Change/Describe/Seasons
The learner will be able to describe seasonal changes in Michigan's weather V.3.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Weather: Change	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.3.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Earth, Moon, and Sun: Traits
The learner will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of the sun, moon and earth V.4.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.4.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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