Unit 1: Physical Science, Part 1

Approximate Teaching Time: 4–5 weeks

TEKS

Lesson

Learning Goal

Content

Process

1.1

Safety

Practice safety in and out of the classroom.

K.1A– B

1.2

Using Your Senses

Use your senses to learn about physical properties.

K.5A

K.2A

K.4A

K.4B

1.3

Science Tools

Explore physical properties using science tools, including
magnets.

K.5A

K.6B

K.2C

K.3C

K.4A

Unit 2: Physical Science, Part 2

Approximate Teaching Time: 3–4 weeks

TEKS

Lesson

Learning Goal

Content

Process

2.1

Investigating
Properties

Explore color, texture, and sound using your senses.

K.5A

K.6A

K.2C– E

K.4B

2.2

How Things Move and
Where They Go

Observe and describe how things move and where they
go.

K.6C– D

K.2B,D

2.3

Size, Mass, and
Changes in
Temperature

Observe size, mass, and how things can be changed by
heating or cooling.

K.5A– B

K.6A

K.3B

Unit 3: Earth Science, Part 1

Approximate Teaching Time: 3–4 weeks

TEKS

Lesson

Learning Goal

Content

Process

3.1

Day and Night

Identify and describe patterns and objects in the day and
night sky.

K.8B– C

3.2

Weather

Observe and describe objects in the sky and the weather.

K.8A,C

K.2D

K.3B

K.4A

3.3

Seasons

Observe and describe the repeating patterns of the
seasons.

K.8A– B

K.3B

Note: Process skills are embedded in each lesson but are only listed for lessons in which they are emphasized.