Kindergarten Lessons
What Am I?
In this unit, kindergarten students read the book, What Am I? and create a Pixie movie similar to the pages in the book. Students must first ask questions about an animal of their interest, then investigate answers to their questions. Using teacher-made Pixie templates, students use page 1 to give several clues about their animal and a sneak peek at their animal drawing. On page 2, students reveal their animal drawing and name.
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The Case of the Dying Plant
Kindergarten students investigate plant needs through a scientific investigation of living and dying plants. They are asked to answer the essential question: What do plants need to survive? Students are asked to investigate what things plants need to grow and be healthy. Students are asked to create a slideshow showing others what plants need to survive.
| the_case_of_the_dying_plant.doc |
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Collaborative ABC Book
In this lesson created by Tech4Learning, students choose a letter of the alphabet and create a Pixie page that includes a "Cool Letter", stickers that represent words that begin with this letter, and narration about the letter. These pages are saved in one folder and can be viewed as a slideshow.
View this lesson by clicking on this link. Tech4Learning ABC Book
View this lesson by clicking on this link. Tech4Learning ABC Book
Question Lesson One: Hooray for Questions!
In this introductory inquiry lesson, students answer the question: "How do we find out about things we want to know?" This lesson covers the following Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations:
S.IP.00.11: Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.00.12: Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13: Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.16: Construct simple charts from data and observations.
S.IA.00.12: Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13: Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14: Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
S.IP.00.11: Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.00.12: Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13: Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.16: Construct simple charts from data and observations.
S.IA.00.12: Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13: Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14: Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
| question_lesson_1.doc |
| hooray_for_questions_presentation.ppt |
Question Lesson Two: Question Monsters
In this introductory inquiry lesson, students answer the question: "How do we find out about things we want to know?" This lesson covers the following Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations:
S.IP.00.11: Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.00.12: Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13: Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.16: Construct simple charts from data and observations.
S.IA.00.12: Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13: Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14: Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
S.IP.00.11: Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.00.12: Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13: Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.16: Construct simple charts from data and observations.
S.IA.00.12: Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13: Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14: Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
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Question Lesson Three: Quick Look, Careful Observation
In this introductory inquiry lesson, students answer the question: "How do we determine characteristics or qualities of an item?" This lesson covers the following Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations:
S.IP.00.11: Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.00.12: Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13: Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.16: Construct simple charts from data and observations.
S.IA.00.12: Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13: Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14: Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
S.IP.00.11: Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.00.12: Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.00.13: Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.00.16: Construct simple charts from data and observations.
S.IA.00.12: Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.13: Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.00.14: Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
| question_lesson_3.doc |
In this lesson, students investigate plant needs through an investigation of living and dying plants. They answer the essential question "What do plants need to survive?" and create a slideshow to display understanding.
