Curriculum

Children will be able to describe and compare the properties of different types of matter, including solids, liquids, and gases. They will learn that solids have a fixed shape, liquids take the shape of their container but have a fixed volume, and gases spread out to fill their container.

Children will learn about global warming and understand their role in protecting the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They will learn that global warming means the Earth is getting warmer because of activities such as burning fossil fuels and cutting down trees. Children will explore simple ways to help reduce greenhouse gases, such as using less electricity, planting trees, and recycling.

Children will learn to read a thermometer and understand the difference between degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit. They will explore how a thermometer measures temperature and use it to measure heat in various objects and environments. For example, they will read temperature measurements in both Celsius and Fahrenheit and compare the two scales.

Children will understand that all living things are interconnected and share the same resources in the world. Through observation and exploration, they will learn about the different kinds of food needed by various types of animals, the requirement of plants to have light, and that all living things, including humans, need water to survive. For example, they will observe how different animals eat different foods, how plants grow towards the light, and how all living things need water to live.

Children will begin to explore and investigate the properties of water.They wills see how water can turn into ice when it's cold.Watch ice melt back into water when it gets warm.Play with water to see how it moves.Notice how water can turn into steam when it's hot.

Children will be able to identify vocabulary used to describe the sky and the Earth. They will learn words related to the sky, such as clouds and the moon, and words related to the Earth, such as mountains and rivers.

Children will experience, compare, and use time-related language to develop a basic understanding of the day and night cycle. They will learn to identify different times of the day, such as morning, afternoon, evening, and night, and use these terms to communicate their daily experiences. For example, children will describe activities they do in the morning, such as eating breakfast, and those they do in the afternoon, like playing outside

Children will understand the concept of recycling and its importance for the environment. They will begin to identify the relationship between human decisions and their impact on the environment. For example, children will learn how recycling can reduce waste and conserve natural resources, and how water conservation can help maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Children will explore and begin to identify the physical properties and states of matter of various objects or materials. Children will investigate sinking and floating objects to learn about density and buoyancy.

Children will be able to identify vocabulary used to describe the sky and the Earth. They will learn words related to the sky, such as clouds and the moon, and words related to the Earth, such as mountains and rivers.