Kindergarten Science Chapter 2 | Practice Workbook

Kindergarten Science: Practice and Assessment

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An adult reads and supervises. Answer aloud, point, draw, write or type. Online answers are not saved or submitted. Save the PDF in a compatible PDF reader or print it to keep work. Do not enter private identifying information.

Lesson 1: Observe the Weather

With an adult, look through a window or stand in a safe sheltered place. Notice clouds, rain and moving leaves. Do not go outside in a storm. Record what you actually see today, or say you have not observed yet.

1. What does weather describe?

2. Is ‘I see clouds’ an observation or a prediction?

3. Is ‘It might rain later’ an observation or a prediction?

4. Can weather change?

5. Tell or draw what you actually see today, or say you have not observed.

6. Should we go outside to observe during a storm?

Advanced extension: Observe at two different safe times. Describe one similarity or difference without inventing results.

Lesson 2: Sunlight and Shade

Adult: Put two similar sheets of paper in a safe sunny window, one in direct sunlight and one shaded by a book, for a short time. Observe the light on each. Do not look directly at the Sun or touch hot surfaces. If the weather does not allow this, discuss the untested plan.

1. What can sunlight do to a surface?

2. What makes shade?

3. Is ‘the sunny tile may get warmer’ an observation or prediction?

4. Which paper gets direct sunlight in the plan?

5. Tell what you actually noticed, or say the plan is untested.

6. Is it safe to look directly at the Sun?

Advanced extension: With an adult, compare the temperatures of similar objects using a suitable thermometer; keep exposure time similar and record real measurements.

Lesson 3: Make a Shade Device

With an adult, use paper or cardboard and large blocks to make a small roof for a paper toy near a sunny window. Check whether a shadow covers the toy. Change the position and test again. Never stare at the Sun; use child-safe materials.

1. What is the problem in the model?

2. Name one material used for the roof.

3. What should you look for during a test?

4. What can you change if the toy is not shaded?

5. Tell your actual test result, or say you only made a plan.

6. Why test a design?

Advanced extension: Compare two roof positions. Describe which shaded the toy in your actual test and what stayed the same.

Lesson 4: Notice a Weather Pattern

With an adult, observe safely at about the same time on three days. Draw a sun for sunny, a cloud for cloudy or a raindrop for rainy. More than one description may fit. Leave a day blank until you observe it.

1. How many days are in the imaginary example?

2. How many imaginary days were cloudy?

3. How many imaginary days were sunny?

4. Does the example prove the next day will be sunny?

5. Record your actual first day’s weather or leave it blank.

6. Why leave unobserved days blank?

Advanced extension: After three actual observations, compare your days and describe one similarity or difference.

Lesson 5: Use a Forecast to Make a Plan

With an adult, find a local forecast from a trusted weather source. Say one thing it predicts and choose a sensible plan. Do not enter private information online. If there is severe weather, follow current local official guidance and remain sheltered.

1. Is a forecast an observation of the future or a prediction?

2. Can a forecast change?

3. What could you choose if rain is likely?

4. Who can help you find a trusted forecast?

5. Tell one actual forecast you checked, or say you have not checked.

6. What should families follow during severe weather?

Advanced extension: Compare a forecast with what actually happened later. Explain whether they matched without judging from one example that forecasts always work or fail.

Independent Chapter Check

Teacher: Read the questions aloud. Children may answer by speaking, pointing, drawing or writing. Do not ask the child to invent observations.

1. What is weather?

2. I see clouds. Is that an observation or a prediction?

3. It may rain later. Is that an observation or a prediction?

4. What can sunlight do to a surface?

5. What makes shade?

6. What can you test on a paper roof?

7. Should you look directly at the Sun?

8. Can a forecast change?