Kindergarten year Science Unit 2: What Living Things Need
Kindergarten · Science · Week 11
Plants change places
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For the grown-up
Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Big idea
Growing plants can change shade and the ground around them.
Words
- root plant part that takes in water
- grow get bigger
- shade area out of direct sunlight
- reason why you think so
Talk together
- Where did this root grow?
- What changed near the tree?
- How does a root help the plant?
Get ready
- Photo of lifted pavement and roots; tree-shade photo, crayons; optional safe walk on level pavement.
Safety
- A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.
- A grown-up stays close. Never look at the Sun; use hats, sunscreen and shade breaks. The adult checks surfaces first; do not touch anything hot.
- Only a grown-up uses scissors or cuts cardboard. Keep small pieces out of mouths; use large cards.
Story time
How to help
Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.
Standards
K-ESS2-2