
Public learning track
Light, Shadows, and Sound Vibrations
Kindergarten · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Explore light sources, shadow formation, reflection, sound vibrations, volume, and pitch.
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Exploring Light Sources and Making Shadows
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- 1Exploring Light Sources and Making ShadowsUp nextStart
- 2How Shadows Change Size and DirectionPremiumNot started yet
- 3Transparent, Translucent, and Opaque MaterialsNot started yet
- 4Bouncing Light: Exploring Mirrors and ReflectionNot started yet
- 5Making Sound: Feeling Vibrations in Our Throats and DrumsNot started yet
- 6How Sound Travels in All DirectionsNot started yet
- 7Comparing Loud and Soft Sounds: VolumeNot started yet
- 8Exploring High and Low Sounds: PitchNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGS.1.PS.8Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 1 / Kindergarten (Age 5) · KindergartenExplore light, shadow formation, reflection, and sound production, demonstrating that sound is produced by vibrations, travels in different directions, and can vary in pitch (high/low) and volume (loud/soft), while light travels from sources and forms shadows when blocked.
- OGS.1.PS.1Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 1 / Kindergarten (Age 5) · KindergartenObserve, identify, and describe the observable physical properties of common objects and materials (such as texture, shape, color, flexibility, hardness, and natural versus human-made origins) and classify objects based on their properties and practical uses.
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Exploring Properties and Uses of Materials
Observe, compare, and sort everyday materials based on observable physical properties and practical uses.
2
8 lessons
Investigating Air, Water, and States of Matter
Demonstrate the properties of air and water, including flow, taking up space, and changing between solid, liquid, and gas.
3
8 lessons
Mixing, Dissolving, and Separating Everyday Materials
Investigate dissolving in water, explore factors that affect dissolving speed, and separate simple mixtures.
4
7 lessons
Observing Chemical Reactions and Material Transformations
Identify everyday chemical changes and recognize indicators such as color changes, gas release, and temperature shifts.
5
8 lessons
Pushes, Pulls, and How Things Move
Investigate how pushes, pulls, surface texture, friction, and air resistance affect the speed, direction, and shape of objects.
6
8 lessons
Magnets, Gravity, and Floating
Explore non-contact forces including magnetism and gravity, test magnetic attraction and poles, and compare gravity and buoyancy.
7
7 lessons
Exploring Energy, Heat, and Simple Circuits
Identify energy sources, explore heat transfer, understand electrical safety, and build simple battery circuits.
8
8 lessons
Light, Shadows, and Sound Vibrations
Explore light sources, shadow formation, reflection, sound vibrations, volume, and pitch.