Kindergarten year Science Unit 5: Weather and Wise Choices

Kindergarten · Science · Week 25

Big weather

Pick a page. Tap Play to listen.

  1. New unitLook, try, and tell.Play
  2. LookWhen should we stay safe inside?Play
  3. DoMatch a safer choice.Play
  4. ShowShow a question and a choice.Play
For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

Strong weather calls for an adult’s safety plan.

Words

  • storm rough weather
  • heat very warm conditions
  • flood water covering normally dry land
  • warning notice of danger

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

  • What question would you ask about this hazard?
  • Who checks warnings in our home?
  • Which safe place would we use?

Get ready

  • Calm hazard drawings, adult-screened local warning example and indoor safe-place cards; no disaster footage.

Safety

  • A grown-up stays close. Never look at the Sun; use hats, sunscreen and shade breaks. The adult checks surfaces first; do not touch anything hot.
  • A grown-up stays within reach of water. Use small amounts in shallow unbreakable trays, away from power; wipe spills and wash hands. Do not drink test water.
  • A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.

How to help

Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.

Standards

K-ESS3-2