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Plants and Animals. A Kindergarten Science Unit to Meet the Revised Washington Learning Science Standards Brenda Squicciarino. Washington Science Learning Standards June 2009. EALR 1: Systems EALR 2: Inquiry EALR 3: Applications EALR 4: Domains Earth and Space Science Physical Science
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Plants and Animals A Kindergarten Science Unit to Meet the Revised Washington Learning Science Standards Brenda Squicciarino
Washington Science Learning StandardsJune 2009 • EALR 1: Systems • EALR 2: Inquiry • EALR 3: Applications • EALR 4: Domains • Earth and Space Science • Physical Science • Life Science
Old Idea 3 grade levels in each band K-2, 3-5 New Idea 2 grade levels in each band K-1, 2-3, 4-5 Elementary Grade Level Bands
K-1 Band • Physical Science • Push and Pull, Liquids and Solids • Earth and Space Science • Observing Sun and Moon, Properties and Change • Life Science • Plant and Animal Parts, Habitats, Classifying Plants and Animals Districts choose which grades teach which units.
Plants and Animal Parts Events include: • Body Parts of a Butterfly • Observing Plants in Clear Cups • Using Magnifying Glasses to Observe Differences • Animals in Action: How Do Animals Move?
Plants and Animal Parts Media Includes Songs, poems, videos, anchor charts, child-friendly websites Student Observation Journal
Evaluation/Field Testing CVSD--grades science by effort only Use Student Observation Journal to observe effort and understanding Use Student Observation Rubric to give effort grade and evaluate unit for engagement