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Kindergarten

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​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).
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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

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.
Teaching Suggestions
Benchmark Test           Answers
Unit Plan from SCDoE
Q3  Weather: 
​The essential indicators for this unit include:  K.E.3A.1, K.E.3A.2 and K.E.3A.4.
Teaching Suggestions
Benchmark Test       Answers
Unit Plan from SCDoE
Q4  Exploring Organisms & the Environment
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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.
Teaching Suggestions
Benchmark Test          Answers
Unit Plan from SCDoE
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