MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
KINDERGARTEN
Course Code: 5020010
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: E: Earth/Space Science - N: Nature of Science
Pacing
10 Days
Date (s)
02-04-13 to 02-15-13
TOPIC X: Repeating Patterns of Day and Night
NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE
STATE STANDARD(S)
Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time
SC.K.E.5.2 Recognize the repeating
pattern of day and night. Cognitive
Complexity: Low
Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science
SC.K.N.1.1 Collaborate with a partner to
collect information. Cognitive Complexity:
Low
SC.K.N.1.2 Make observations of the
natural world and know that they are
descriptors collected using the five
senses. Cognitive Complexity: Moderate
SC.K.N.1.3 Keep records as appropriate –
such as pictorial – of investigations
conducted. Cognitive Complexity:
Moderate
SC.K.N.1.4 Observe and create a visual
representation of an object which includes
its major features. Cognitive Complexity:
High
SC.K.N.1.5 Recognize that learning can
come from careful observation. Cognitive
Complexity: Moderate
Curriculum and Instruction – Science
Third Nine Weeks
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Repeating Patterns (Day and
Night)
1. Day cycle
a. Light from the Sun
b. Apparent motion of the Sun
2. Night cycle
a. Phases of the Moon
b. Stars are seen in the night
time sky.
B. Practice of Science
1. Ask questions
2. Collaborate
3. Explore Freely
4. Observe using five senses
5. Describe objects
6. Collect data
7. Keep records
8. Compare observations.
9. Communicate and explain.
OBJECTIVES
 Recognize differences in the daytime
and night time sky.
 Recognize the pattern of the Sun
appearing to rise in the morning in the
east, move across the sky and set in the
west on a daily basis.
 Recognize that the moon’s shape looks
different every day.
 Discuss the phases of the Moon and
explain why only part of the Moon is
seen.
 Discuss the repeating pattern of the
Moon phases and relate to the repeating
pattern of the Sun (day and night)
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
Core Text Book: Scott Foresman
Chapter 9, pp. 208-209, 220-223
Vocabulary:
day, night, sky, sun, rise, set, morning,
evening, stars, moon, change, patterns
Technology: (see p. 5)
Strategies:
Use the Five E’s, Inquiry, Think/Pair/Share,
Centers/Stations
o ELL:
o Enrichment:
o SPED:
Assessment:
Teacher Observation, Portfolio Assessments,
Lesson Check Point, Lab Report
Florida Science Workbook, pp. 79-80
Activity Book, pp. 75-76a
Labs: (see p. 4)
How do the day sky and night sky look? Pp.
225-225
Flip Chart Activity, pp. 17
AIMS Science FL Gr. K:
 Calendar Connections pp. 15-40
 Changes: Day and Night pp. 41-42
 Take a Turn pp. 43-48
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
KINDERGARTEN
Course Code: 5020010
LANGUAGE ARTS: READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT
LACC.K.RI.1 Key Ideas and Details
BENCHMARK CODE
LACC.K.RI.1.1
BENCHMARK
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
LACC.K.RI.2 Craft and Structure
BENCHMARK CODE
LACC.K.RI.2.4
BENCHMARK
With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
LACC.K.RI.4 Range of Reading and Complexity of Text
BENCHMARK CODE
LACC.K.RI.4.10
BENCHMARK
Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and Understanding.
LANGUAGE ARTS: WRITING
LACC.K.W.3 Research to Build and Present Knowledge
BENCHMARK CODE
LACC.K.W.3.8
BENCHMARK
With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from
provided sources to answer a question.
LANGUAGE ARTS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS
LACC.K.SL.1 Comprehension and Collaboration
BENCHMARK CODE
LACC.K.SL.1.1
Curriculum and Instruction – Science
Third Nine Weeks
BENCHMARK
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with
peers and adults in small and larger groups.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
KINDERGARTEN
Course Code: 5020010
MATHEMATICS: MEASUREMENT AND DATA
MACC.K.MD.1 Describe and compare measurable attributes
BENCHMARK CODE
BENCHMARK
MACC.K.MD.1.2
Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the
attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as
taller/shorter.
MACC.K.MD.2 Classify objects and count the number of objects in each category
BENCHMARK CODE
MACC.K.MD.2.3
Curriculum and Instruction – Science
Third Nine Weeks
BENCHMARK
Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
Note: Limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
KINDERGARTEN
Course Code: 5020010
Supplemental Resources
Content
Title
Understanding day and night
Chapter 9 Game: Day and Night
MDCPS K2 Resource Guide
Moon Phases
Understanding day and night
Understanding day and night
Day and Night Pattern
Experiment
Good Night Moon
(literature connection)
Curriculum and Instruction – Science
Third Nine Weeks
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp
If not registered, click on the register button.
Enter the access code SFSCAL07FLEN0KT, your school’s zip code, and other required information.
Log in. Click on the Grade K Take It to the Net: Games. Select the Space and Technology Unit.
http://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/moon/mphases.htm
http://www.ehow.com/info_7912279_kindergarten-projects-during-day-night.html
http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/goodnight_moon.html
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Pacing Guide
KINDERGARTEN
Course Code: 5020010
Video
Day and Night
The Moon
The Night Sky and Sunrise
The Sun At Different Times of Day
A Little Boy Spends the Day Playing With His Friend
When the Day Ends: The Night Begins
The Day is Over and It's Time to Sleep
Movements of the Earth and Moon
The Earth's Movement Around the Sun
Instructional Full moon above hills
Sun close-up
Images
eBooks
Day and Night
What Makes Day and Night?
Dark and Light
Exploration
The Cycle of Day and Night
Moon Phases
Fundamentals
Curriculum and Instruction – Science
Third Nine Weeks
Cycles in the Sky
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Instructional Focus Calendar
GRADE K
Date
02-04-13 to
02-15-13
Course Code: 5020010
Pacing guide Benchmark(s)
Data Driven Benchmark(s)
Activities
Assessment(s)
Strategies
SC.K.E.5.2 Recognize the
repeating pattern of day and
night.
SC.K.N.1.1 Collaborate with a
partner to collect information.
SC.K.N.1.2 Make observations
of the natural world and know
that they are descriptors
collected using the five senses.
SC.K.N.1.3 Keep records as
appropriate – such as pictorial –
of investigations conducted.
SC.K.N.1.4 Observe and create
a visual representation of an
object which includes its major
features.
SC.K.N.1.5 Recognize that
learning can come from careful
observation.
Curriculum and Instruction – Science
Third Nine Weeks
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