Public learning track
Caring for Our Environment and Reducing Waste
Kindergarten · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Demonstrate environmental stewardship by conserving resources like water and paper, sorting waste, and caring for local habitats.
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Saving Water and Taking Care of Earth's Resources
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Standards Covered
- OGS.1.ESS.4Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 1 / Kindergarten (Age 5) · KindergartenDemonstrate care and respect for living things, natural resources, and the local environment, proposing practical actions for waste reduction, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability.
- OGS.1.ESS.1Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 1 / Kindergarten (Age 5) · KindergartenObserve, identify, and describe Earth materials (rocks, soils, sand, and water), investigate soil components, explore water sources, and recognize methods to protect and conserve clean water.
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Science · Open Global Science
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7 lessons
Exploring Earth Materials: Rocks, Sand, Soil, and Water
Observe, sort, and describe rocks, soils, sand, and natural water sources, identifying how soil is formed and how clean water can be protected.
2
7 lessons
Observing Weather and Changing Seasons
Observe, measure, and record daily weather conditions and describe how seasonal patterns influence living things and human activities.
3
7 lessons
Sky Patterns: Sun, Shadows, Moon, and Stars
Track the Sun's daily motion and changing shadows, find directions, observe Moon phases, and explore lunar craters.
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6 lessons
Caring for Our Environment and Reducing Waste
Demonstrate environmental stewardship by conserving resources like water and paper, sorting waste, and caring for local habitats.