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Science · Kindergarten

Ask, Observe and Compare

Kindergarten scientists choose the right tool for a job (magnifier, cubes, balance), measure and compare lengths with cubes laid end to end, compare weights with a balance, and learn to back up what they say with evidence: 'I know because I saw, measured or felt it.'

  • 3 lessons
  • About 45 minutes
  • Observe and compare check: 5 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, count, match pairs and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Choose a tool for an observation: a magnifier to see small details, cubes to measure length, a balance to compare weight.
  • Compare two objects by measuring length with cubes and comparing weight with a balance.
  • Tell evidence (what we saw, measured or felt) apart from opinions and wishes.

Lessons

  1. Tools help us observe 4 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  2. Measure and compare 6 steps3 practiceabout 16 min
  3. How do you know? Evidence 4 steps2 practiceabout 15 min
  4. Observe and compare check 5 questions at the end

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