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Science A Closer Look (Grade: K)


Unit A - Plants

Plants are living things. They have different parts that help them get what they need to live in a variety of habitats. Plants need water, sunlight, air nutrients from the soil, and space in order to grow.

Unit B - Animals

Animals are living things that grow and change. They are divided into groups according to certain characteristics. Animals are organisms that must get food, find a good place to live, and stay safe


Unit C - Our Earth, Our Home


Unit D - Weather and Sky

Weather, such as wind, sun, rain, and snow, affects the clothing people wear and the activities they can do. Throughout the year, there are daily and seasonal weather changes. They sky looks different during the day than it does at night.




Unit E - Exploring Matter


Unit F - Moving Right Along

Motion is a change in an object's position. Forces such as push, pull, and magnetism cause movement. Objects can move in a variety of ways. Vibrations from the movement of sound waves create sound.

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