March

Magnets

K.3 The student will investigate and understand that magnets have an effect on some materials, make some things move without touching them, and have useful applications. Key concepts include

• attraction/non-attraction, push/pull, attract/repel, and metal/nonmetal;
• useful applications (refrigerator magnet, can opener, magnetized screwdriver, and magnetic games).

Season of Spring

K.8 The student will investigate and understand simple patterns in his/her daily life. Key concepts include

• weather observations;
• the shapes and forms of many common natural objects including seeds, cones, and leaves;
• animal and plant growth;
• home and school routines.

K.9 The student will investigate and understand that change occurs over time, and rates may be fast or slow. Key concepts include

• natural and human-made things may change over time;
• changes can be noted and measured.

Time

K.9 The student will tell time to the hour, using an analog or digital clock.