Grade K - Science (2023)

Children examine properties of objects.

K.B.1

Children explore movement of objects, humans, and other animals.

K.C.1

Children examine and describe surrounding environments.

K.D.1

Children interpret instructions in various environments.

K.A.1.1

Knowledge

K.A.1.2

Understanding

K.A.1.3

Skills & Procedures

K.B.1.1

Knowledge

K.B.1.2

Understanding

K.B.1.3

Skills & Procedures

K.C.1.1

Knowledge

K.C.1.2

Understanding

K.C.1.3

Skills & Procedures

K.D.1.1

Knowledge

K.D.1.2

Understanding

K.D.1.3

Skills & Procedures

K.A.1.1.a

An object is anything that can be perceived using one or more of the five senses.

K.A.1.1.b

The five senses are sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste

K.A.1.1.c

Properties are distinctive characteristics.

K.A.1.1.d

Properties of objects that can be perceived using one or more of the five senses include colour; e.g., blue, yellow, size; e.g., long, short, shape; e.g., round, square, texture; e.g., rough, smooth, temperature; e.g., hot, cold, sound; e.g., loud, quiet, scent; e.g., fresh, rotten and taste; e.g., sweet, sour

K.A.1.2.a

Objects have identifiable properties.

K.A.1.2.b

Objects may be similar in one or more properties and different in another property.

K.A.1.3.a

Explore properties of various objects using one or more of the five senses.

K.A.1.3.b

Describe properties of various objects.

K.A.1.3.c

Sort various objects according to properties.

K.A.1.3.d

Compare properties of various objects.

K.B.1.1.a

Movement is a change in position or location that happens over time.

K.B.1.1.b

Objects can be moved in various ways, including straight lines, curves, circles, back and forth, zigzags, up and down and fast and slow

K.B.1.1.c

Humans and other animals can move in a variety of ways, such as flying, crawling, hopping and swimming

K.B.1.1.d

Reasons for human and other animal movement include seeking food and water exercising and playing and escaping danger

K.B.1.2.a

Objects, humans, and other animals can move or be moved in various ways.

KB.1.2.b

Humans and other animals move for many reasons.

K.B.1.3.a

Move objects in a variety of ways.

K.B.1.3.b

Identify objects that move.

K.B.1.3.c

Identify objects that do not move.

K.B.1.3.d

Observe and imitate how animals can move.

K.B.1.3.e

Identify various ways that humans and other animals can move.

K.B.1.3.f

Examine the reasons why humans and other animals move.

K.C.1.1.a

Environment refers to physical surroundings.

K.C.1.1.b

Environments include plants, humans, and other animals.

K.C.1.1.c

Environments include human-made structures such as buildings and roads.

K.C.1.1.d

Environments include land, water, and air.

K.C.1.1.e

Environments can be explored using the senses.

K.C.1.1.f

Objects in environments can be natural or constructed by humans.

K.C.1.1.g

Changes can be observed in environments, such as temperature; e.g., hot, cold , sunlight; e.g., cloudy, sunny, day, night, human-made structures; e.g., new playground in a park, animals growing; e.g., tadpole becoming a frog and plants growing; e.g., grass getting taller

K.C.1.1.h

Environments can be protected in many ways, such as reducing waste, reusing and recycling

K.C.1.1.i

Environments can be respected in many ways, such as not littering and caring for nature

K.C.1.1.j

Connections can be fostered by physical locations, objects, and experiences in nature.

K.C.1.1.k

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ways of living include hunting, gathering, trapping, fishing and ceremonies

K.C.1.2.a

Environments can be explored and wondered about.

K.C.1.2.b

Environments are shared spaces that include a variety of objects.

K.C.1.2.c

Environments change over time.

K.C.1.2.d

Environments are important and should be protected and respected.

K.C.1.2.e

Feelings of connection and appreciation can be experienced in nature.

K.C.1.2.f

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ways of living connect to nature and the land.

K.C.1.3.a

Use the senses to make observations about environments.

K.C.1.3.b

Ask questions about surrounding environments.

K.C.1.3.c

Demonstrate respect while interacting with environments.

K.C.1.3.d

Represent a local environment in nature.

K.C.1.3.e

Identify natural and constructed objects in surrounding environments.

K.C.1.3.f

Represent objects found in nature and those constructed by humans.

K.C.1.3.g

Observe a variety of local environments over time.

K.C.1.3.h

Record observations of changes in environments.

K.C.1.3.i

Discuss the importance of protecting and respecting environments.

K.C.1.3.j

Identify ways to protect and respect environments.

K.C.1.3.k

Identify physical locations, objects, and experiences in nature that can lead to personal feelings of connection.

K.C.1.3.l

Reflect on what is personally considered to be beautiful and appreciated in nature.

K.C.1.3.m

Discuss connections First Nations, Métis, or Inuit have with nature.

K.D.1.1.a

Instructions are directions that can be followed.

K.D.1.1.b

Instructions may be experienced in many different contexts, such as home, learning environments, games experiences in nature

K.D.1.1.c

Instructions can be given in many ways and presented through speaking, pictures, gestures and traditional teachings

K.D.1.1.d

Instructions have one or more steps.

K.D.1.2.a

Following instructions can help people be safe, complete a task, and know what to do.

K.D.1.2.b

The order in which instructions are followed can affect the outcome.

K.D.1.3.a

Recognize when actions do not correspond to instructions.

K.D.1.3.b

Match an action to the corresponding instruction.

K.D.1.3.c

Engage in activities that involve following instructions in various contexts.

K.D.1.3.d

Identify instructions that help keep people safe in various contexts.

K.D.1.3.e

Engage in activities that involve following instructions presented in various ways.

K.D.1.3.f

Follow a sequence of two steps related to a learning experience.

K.D.1.3.g

Identify differences in outcomes when the order of two steps is changed.

K.D.1.3.f