Science

Kindergarten Science Learning Outcomes

Overall Skills and Attitudes
Trees
Colours
Paper

Overall Skills and Attitudes
Specific Learning Outcomes General Learning Outcome Codes
K-0-1A Ask questions that demonstrate a curiousity about living things, objects, and events in the immediate environment. GLO: A1, C2, C5  
K-0-1B Make predictions as to what might happen during explorations. GLO: A1, C2  
K-0-1C Recognize a practical problem in a given context. GLO: C3  
K-0-2A Seek information from others.
Examples: people at school, at home, in the community
GLO: C6  
K-0-2B Compare gathered ideas and information to personal knowledge. GLO: C6, C8  
K-0-3A Brainstorm, with the class, possible solutions to a practical problem, and reach consensus on a solution to implement. GLO: C3, C7  
K-0-3B Develop, as a class, limited criteria to evaluate an object based on its function. GLO: C3, C7  
K-0-3C Select materials to be used. GLO: C2, C3  
K-0-4A Manipulate materials purposefully. GLO: C1, C2  
K-0-4B Construct an object to solve a problem or meet a need. GLO: C3  
K-0-4C Identify, with guidance, improvements to an object with respect to pre-determined criteria. GLO: C3  
K-0-4D Respond to the ideas and actions of others. GLO: C5, C7  
K-0-4E Participate in cooperative group learning experiences. GLO: C7  
K-0-4F Verbalize questions during classroom learning experiences. GLO: C6  
K-0-4G Follow given safety procedures and rules. GLO: C1  
K-0-5A Observe using one or a combination of senses. GLO: C2  
K-0-5B Describe the duration of events.
Examples: long time, short time
GLO: C2, C3  
K-0-5C Record observations using drawings. GLO: C6  
K-0-6A Construct, with guidance, concrete-object graphs using 1:1 correspondence. GLO: C2, C6  
K-0-6B Compare data using appropriate terms.
Examples: more, less, same
GLO: A1, A2, C2, C5  
K-0-6C Place materials and objects in a sequence or in groups using a single, self-determined attribute. GLO: C2, C3, C5  
K-0-7A Recognize connections between new experiences and prior knowledge. GLO: A2  
K-0-7B Describe, in a variety of ways, what was done and what was observed.
Examples: concrete materials, drawings, oral language.
GLO: C6  
K-0-8A Recognize that learning can come from careful observations and investigations. GLO: A1, A2, C2  
K-0-9A Be open minded while exploring. GLO: C5  
K-0-9B Willingly observe, question, and explore. GLO: C5  
K-0-9C Express enjoyment of science-related classroom experiences. GLO: C5  

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Trees
Specific Learning Outcomes General Learning Outcome Codes
K-1-01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of trees.
Include: tree, trunk, crown, branch, leaf, needle, bark, root, seed, winter, spring, fall, summer
GLO: C5, D1, D5  
K-1-02 Identify ways in which humans and other animals use trees.
Examples: humans eat apples and walnuts; birds make their home in trees; deer eat leaves, bark, and tender twigs
GLO: B1  
K-1-03 Identify and describe basic parts of a tree.
Include: trunk, crown, branch, leaf, bark, root, seed
GLO: D1, E2  
K-1-04 Explore, sort, and classify leaves, using their own classification system.
Examples: size, colour, pattern, length, shape
GLO: C2, D1, E1  
K-1-05 Name and describe each of the four seasons. GLO: D6  
K-1-06 Recognize that some trees lose their leaves in the fall, while others do not. GLO: D1  
K-1-07 Describe seasonal changes in the life of a tree.
Examples: leaves of some trees change colour and drop off in the fall
GLO: D1  
K-1-08 Investigate to determine that many trees produce seeds which are dispersed and may grow into new trees. GLO: C2, D1  

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Colours
Specific Learning Outcomes General Learning Outcome Codes
K-2-01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of colours.
Include: red, yellow, blue, orange, brown, black, white, purple, green, gray, pink, mix, light, dark, match, primary colour
GLO: C6, D3  
K-2-02 Sort and classify objects by colour. GLO: C2, D3  
K-2-03 Compare and contrast colours using appropriate terms.
Examples: lighter than, darker than, brighter than
GLO: C2, D3  
K-2-04 Order a group of objects based on a given colour criterion.
Examples: order objects of the same colour range from lightest to darkest
GLO: C2, D3  
K-2-05 Predict and describe changes in colour that result from the mixing of primary colours and from mixing a primary colour with white or black. GLO: C2, D3  
K-2-06 Create a colour to match a given sample by mixing the appropriate amounts of two primary colours. GLO: C3, D3  
K-2-07 Explore to identify and describe colours found in their environment.
Examples: rocks, flowers, shells, blocks, crayons
GLO: C2, D3  

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Paper
Specific Learning Outcomes General Learning Outcome Codes
K-3-01 Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of paper.
Include: characteristic, thick, thin, hard, soft, smooth, rough, absorbent, pliable
GLO: C6, D3  
K-3-02 Identify kinds of paper that can be found in the classroom.
Examples: drawing paper, paper towels, paper plates, books, newspaper, cardboard, tissue paper
GLO: B1  
K-3-03 Recognize that paper is most often made from trees. GLO: D3  
K-3-04 Observe and compare characteristics of different kinds of paper.
Examples: compare colour, thickness, stiffness, texture
GLO: C2, D3  
K-3-05 Compare characteristics of different kinds of paper that make them easy or difficult to cut, tear, or fold.
Examples:cardboard is thicker than newsprint and harder to fold
GLO: D3, E1  
K-3-06 Explore to determine an appropriate kind of paper for a particular task.
Examples: paper towels are useful for soaking up spills
GLO: B1, C3  
K-3-07 Use the design process to construct a paper product for a particular use.
Examples: paper cup, envelope, paper mat, box
GLO: C3  

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