Hands-On Opportunities should include the following materials Teaching Suggestions Handout
- Eyedroppers
- Magnifying lenses
- Clocks - time can be measured in hours to the nearest half hour. Click here.
- Rulers - Rulers should measure to the nearest whole inch. When using a ruler, make sure to begin measuring from the zero (0) mark, not necessarily the edge of the ruler.
- Thermometers - Fahrenheit will be used to measure weather data only. All other temperature readings will be taken using the Celsius scale. Use only thermometers with red colored alcohol in them.
- Balances - Balances measure mass in grams.
- Measuring cups - Measuring cups measure volume in fluid ounces (oz), parts of a cup (c), milliliters (mL), or liters (L).
Q1 The 5 Senses:
This unit is composed of a single indicator, K.L2A.4, from the Living Things unit. This indicator is essential.
5 Senses Teaching Suggestions
This unit is composed of a single indicator, K.L2A.4, from the Living Things unit. This indicator is essential.
5 Senses Teaching Suggestions
Q2 Objects & Materials:
This unit is composed of 3 indicators, K.P.4A.1, K.P.4A.2, and K.P.4A.3. All are essential.
This unit is composed of 3 indicators, K.P.4A.1, K.P.4A.2, and K.P.4A.3. All are essential.
Q3 Weather:
The essential indicators for this unit include: K.E.3A.1, K.E.3A.2 and K.E.3A.4.
The essential indicators for this unit include: K.E.3A.1, K.E.3A.2 and K.E.3A.4.
Q4 Exploring Organisms & the Environment
The essential indicators for this unit include: K.L.2A.1, K.L.2A.2 and K.L.2A.3.
If you plan to hatch eggs in your classroom, please see this resource.
The essential indicators for this unit include: K.L.2A.1, K.L.2A.2 and K.L.2A.3.
If you plan to hatch eggs in your classroom, please see this resource.