Science Kindergarten to Grade 6 Curriculum

Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2

Observations can be Recording data helps Make observations Data should relate to Investigations can Determine if
made by using the ensure observations using various senses. the purpose of an involve comparing observations relate to
senses. can be referenced in investigation. data. the purpose of the
the future. Record observations investigation.
Observations can be as data. Observations and data
recorded as data in should be similar if the Collaborate to combine
many ways, such as Reflect on recorded investigation is recorded data into a
• words data to make repeated. single list or chart.
• drawings conclusions.
• photographs Repetition of an Compare observations
• numbers and investigation includes and data with others.
counts performing the same
• sound and video procedures in the same
recordings way.

Scientists can keep Data collected by

records of data in people performing the
record books or same investigation can
computers. be combined.

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Grade 3 Grade 4

Organizing Idea Matter: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.

Guiding Question How can materials change? How can materials be managed safely?

Learning Outcome Students investigate and analyze how materials have the potential to be changed. Students investigate the management of waste and dangerous materials and describe environmental impacts.

Knowledge Understanding Skills & Procedures Knowledge Understanding Skills & Procedures

Processed materials are modified Materials can be used in their Relate a processed material to the Methods of waste management that Responsible methods of waste Compare the different methods of
from natural materials and do not natural form or processed to create natural material from which it can negatively impact the management can reduce negative waste management and discuss
occur in nature. new materials. originated. environment include using landfills environmental impacts. their environmental impacts.
and burning.
Processed materials are designed Interaction with natural materials by Discuss how interaction with natural Develop a personal plan to reduce
and manufactured for a specific First Nations, Métis, and Inuit is materials is guided by relationships Methods of waste management that waste.
purpose. guided through living in harmony with the land for First Nations, Métis, can reduce negative environmental
and balance with the land. and Inuit communities. impacts include Discuss local waste management
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit • reducing programs.
communities respectfully interact • reusing
with natural materials, such as • recycling Represent a recycling process using
• trees • repurposing diagrams.
• rocks • repairing
• ice • composting
• shells
• plants Increased production and
• animals consumption of materials leads to
increased production of waste
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit materials.
communities interact with natural
materials for specific purposes, such Waste materials may be solids,
as liquids, or gases.
• teepees
• igloos
• medicines
• clothing
• transportation
• ceremonies
Matter is anything that takes up Matter can change state if heated or Conduct an investigation to Dangerous materials include natural Responsible use and disposal can Identify the hazard associated with
space and has weight. cooled. demonstrate changes of state. and processed materials that can be reduce environmental impacts of symbols on various dangerous
harmful to the health of individuals. dangerous materials. materials at home, at school, or in
States of matter include solid, liquid, Discuss examples of daily activities the community.
and gas. that include heating and cooling. Symbols are used to identify
dangerous materials. Discuss responsible use and
Melting is a change of state from disposal of dangerous materials.
solid to liquid. Hazard symbols are used to identify
dangerous materials, including those
Freezing is a change of state from that are
liquid to solid. • explosive
• flammable
Evaporation is a change of state • corrosive
from liquid to gas. • poisonous

Condensation is a change of state

from gas to liquid.

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A solid is a state of matter that has a Solids, liquids, and gases have Describe solid, liquid, and gas states
definite shape and volume. distinct properties. of matter in terms of the properties
of shape and volume.
A liquid is a state of matter that has
a definite volume but no definite Conduct an investigation to
shape. demonstrate the properties of the
state of matter.
A liquid flows and takes the shape of
the container it is in.

A gas is a state of matter that has

neither definite shape nor definite
volume.

A gas flows easily and expands to

the size of the container it is in.

Volume is the amount of space a

solid, liquid, or gas takes up.
Substances are made of matter that Substances change state based on Safely explore the melting/freezing
has not been mixed with other melting/freezing and boiling points. points of various substances.
matter, including water.
Compare the melting/freezing and
The temperature at which a boiling points of various substances,
substance changes from solid to including water.
liquid is called the melting point.

The temperature at which a

substance changes from liquid to
solid is called the freezing point.

The melting and freezing points of a

substance are the same
temperature.

The temperature at which a

substance changes from liquid to
gas is called the boiling point.

The melting/freezing point of water is

0ºC.

The boiling point of water is 100ºC.

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