Public learning track
Germs, Cells, and Staying Healthy
Kindergarten · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Build foundational awareness of tiny microscopic life and cells, how germs spread, and how washing hands and body defenses keep us well.
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Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Living and Nonliving Things
Identify the key characteristics of living things and distinguish them from nonliving objects in the world around us.
2
8 lessons
Our Amazing Bodies and Senses
Identify human body parts, explore how the five senses gather information, and practice essential habits for personal health.
3
8 lessons
Plants: Roots, Stems, and Seeds
Investigate plant anatomy, understand how plants take in resources to survive, and learn how to cultivate seeds.
4
8 lessons
Life Cycles, Traits, and Fossils
Observe animal and plant life cycles, compare offspring to parents, and discover clues about ancient living things from fossils.
5
9 lessons
Habitats, Food Chains, and Sharing Earth
Examine how living organisms adapt to habitats, depend on one another for food and shelter, and form simple food chains.
6
8 lessons
Germs, Cells, and Staying Healthy
Build foundational awareness of tiny microscopic life and cells, how germs spread, and how washing hands and body defenses keep us well.