Fresno Unified School District

Kindergarten Curriculum Guide

Kindergarten Science

The California Science Content Standards include Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Kindergarten provides students with the opportunity to learn how to classify, compare, sort, and identify common objects. They to begin to explore the world around them and learn through discovery about changes on Earth, in the sky, plants, animals, their habitats, and non-living things in their local community. Students begin to learn about the environment to promote respect for nature. Students show knowledge of scientific concepts from hands-on exploration and listening to teacher read, which supports the development of comprehenson, questioning, and other important process skills.

Please refer to the Harcourt Science Teachers Edition and the ePlanner on CD for detailed information needed for lesson plan development. These resources will also provide references for recommended best practices and effective strategies to attain mastery of the California Science Content Standards in Kindergarten Science. 

Grade K Science Kit Contents - Click here to download printable pdf file

Recommended minutes of instruction: 60-80 per week.