SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

Here are the topic for Science and Social Studies we cover in Kindergarten

SCIENCE

Trees

Learn the following vocabulary: tree, trunk, crown, branch, leaf, needle, bark, root, seed, winter, spring, fall, summer.
identify how humans and animals use trees
Identify and describe the basic parts of a tree. including the trunk, crown, branches, leaves, bark, roots and seeds.
Sort and classify leaves
Name and describe the four seasons
Recognize that some trees lose their leaves in the fall, while others do not.

Colours

Compare and contrast colours using the terms lighter than, darker than, brighter than, etc.
Sort and classify objects based on colours
Predict and describe changes in colour that result from mixing colours (especially primary colours

Paper

Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of paper, including thick, thin, hard, soft, smooth, rough, absorbent, pliable.
Identify kinds of paper that can be found in the classroom. Examples: drawing paper, paper towels, paper plates, books, newspaper, cardboard, tissue paper...
Recognize that paper is most often made from trees.
Observe and compare characteristics of different kinds of paper.
Use the design process to construct a paper product for a particular use. (Ex. Leperchaun trap)

Recognize and value that everyone has unique interests and abilities
Be able to describe their basic needs
Be able to respect the rules of the classroom and playground and be able to identify their purposes.
Describe their responsibilities at home and in school.
To be able to recognize that their actions affect others.

THE PEOPLE AROUND ME

Identifying important people in their lives
Giving examples of different types of work and learning about community workers
Identify different ways in which people can communicate, including non-verbal communication
Give examples of ways in which people cooperate in order to live together peacefully.
Recognize that disagreement or conflict may be part of living and working together. Be willing to contribute to their groups and communities
Give examples of repeating patterns and events in their lives.
Distinguish between yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

THE WORLD AROUND ME

Describe the location of their home in relation to familiar landmarks, including the name of their city.
Identify familiar places, meeting places and landmarks. Examples: parks, statues, buildings, natural landmarks...
Give examples of how the natural environment influences daily life. Examples: work, play, clothing, etc.
Recognize globes, maps, and models as representations of actual places.
Recognize that they live in a country called Canada.
Recognize that people all over the world have the same basic needs.

Science & Social Studies: Activities