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Kindergarten Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A gentle, inquiry-driven learning roadmap for Kindergarten Science, aligned to the USA IXL Framework. Week-by-week pacing for 1–3 days of hands-on discovery, with sensory investigations and foundational science concepts.

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Kindergarten Science learning map

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September · Shapes and Colors & Materials

Kindergarten Science — Pacing Guide — September

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Shapes and Colors & Materials 1: Classify objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and Colors & Materials 1: Classify objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and Colors & Materials 1: Classify objects by two-dimensional shape 2: Classify objects by texture
September 2nd week
(Science)		Shapes and Colors & Materials 2: Classify objects by textureShapes and Colors & Materials 2: Classify objects by texture 3: Sort objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and Colors & Materials 3: Sort objects by two-dimensional shape 4: Sort objects by texture
September 3rd week
(Science)		Shapes and Colors & Materials 3: Sort objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and Colors & Materials 4: Sort objects by textureShapes and Colors & Materials 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Shapes and Colors & Materials 4: Sort objects by texture 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizShapes and Colors & Materials 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizShapes and Colors & Materials Applied Practice Task
October · Comparing & States of Matter

Kindergarten Science — Pacing Guide — October

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Comparing & States of Matter 1: Long and shortComparing & States of Matter 1: Long and shortComparing & States of Matter 1: Long and short 2: Classify solids and liquids
October 2nd week
(Science)		Comparing & States of Matter 2: Classify solids and liquidsComparing & States of Matter 2: Classify solids and liquids 3: Light and heavyComparing & States of Matter 3: Light and heavy 4: Identify solids and liquids
October 3rd week
(Science)		Comparing & States of Matter 3: Light and heavyComparing & States of Matter 4: Identify solids and liquidsComparing & States of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Comparing & States of Matter 4: Identify solids and liquids 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizComparing & States of Matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizComparing & States of Matter Applied Practice Task
November · Light and Sound & Force and Motion

Kindergarten Science — Pacing Guide — November

USA Curriculum · IXL Framework
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Light and Sound & Force and Motion 1: More light or less lightLight and Sound & Force and Motion 1: More light or less lightLight and Sound & Force and Motion 1: More light or less light 2: Push and pull
November 2nd week
(Science)		Light and Sound & Force and Motion 2: Push and pullLight and Sound & Force and Motion 2: Push and pull 3: Investigate shadowsLight and Sound & Force and Motion 3: Investigate shadows 4: Investigate pushes and pulls
November 3rd week
(Science)		Light and Sound & Force and Motion 3: Investigate shadowsLight and Sound & Force and Motion 4: Investigate pushes and pullsLight and Sound & Force and Motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Light and Sound & Force and Motion 4: Investigate pushes and pulls 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizLight and Sound & Force and Motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizLight and Sound & Force and Motion Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear sensory question to playful exploration and hands-on reinforcement.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with an everyday curiosity about colors, shadows, animals, or nature.

25 minutes

Explore together

Sort objects, investigate pictures, compare living things, and build scientific vocabulary.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Celebrate learning with a quick visual quiz, matching game, or hands-on challenge.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Kindergarten Science

Concept lessons

Fun, visual explanations of foundational Kindergarten Science ideas, from animals and plants to weather and forces.

Practice materials

Picture-based questions and guided activities matched to the weekly focus.

Hands-on activities

Tactile experiments, sorting tasks, and nature observations to make learning stick.

Progress notes

A clear record of milestones, vocabulary mastered, and exciting discoveries.

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