{"id":183,"date":"2013-04-12T02:34:12","date_gmt":"2013-04-12T02:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2025-08-11T19:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T19:13:27","slug":"science-k","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/programs\/science-k\/","title":{"rendered":"<em>Science K<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/2-plants.jpg\" alt=\"Children studying plants\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-quote-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-quote-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-quote-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-quote-1-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-quote-1-768x199.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"269\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_tool.jpg\" alt=\"NLP_SK_tool\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_tool.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_tool-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_tool-220x104.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Includes: <em>Science K<\/em> Tool Kit, Teacher\u2019s manual, Student materials, Classroom materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Science K<\/em> focuses on the children and their interaction with the world around them. We introduce all three main science areas of life, physical, and earth and space with more emphasis on life and physical science. Strong emphasis is placed on topics that pertain to the early learner and what is important to them: the parts of the body, five senses, healthy habits, pets, characteristics of objects, how objects move, plants, living and non-living things, weather and seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Included in a science kit are the Tool Kit, teacher\u2019s manual, student materials, resource books, photo cards, slideshows, Teacher Resource CD, and Fitness Fun\u2122 &nbsp;CD, as well as access to our website resources. To learn more about these components, read below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tool Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our science tool kits contain important items to illustrate or augment lesson content. From sand and shells to blocks and balls, we\u2019ve gathered it for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/pdf\/kitlist-k.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> for a list of&nbsp;<em>Science K<\/em> Tool Kit materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teacher&#8217;s Manual and Classroom Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The teacher&#8217;s manual contains 61 lessons, which are each presented in a booklet format that can be removed from the teacher\u2019s manual for use during preparation and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"248\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_manual.jpg\" alt=\"Science K Teacher's Manual\" class=\"wp-image-195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_manual.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_manual-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_manual-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_manual-220x222.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Lessons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/sample_lessons\/sciencek-sample1.pdf\">Sample Lesson 33<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/sample_lessons\/sciencek-sample2.pdf\">Sample Lesson 42 <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/pdf\/sk-booklet-c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Child&#8217;s Booklet C<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/pdf\/sk-booklet-g.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Child&#8217;s Booklet G<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Photo cards, Teacher Resource CD, Fitness Fun\u2122&nbsp;CD, teacher booklets, food stickers, weather wheel, and large teaching chart enhance the lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"391\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_stuff.jpg\" alt=\"NLP_SK_stuff\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_stuff.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_stuff-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_stuff-220x151.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploring the Human Body and Five Senses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigating Healthy Habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying Characteristics of Pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examining Characteristics of Objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring Forces That Move Objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observing the Growth of Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying Living and Non-living Things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying Seasons and Weather Conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/pdf\/sk-toc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to see the Table of Contents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Website Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have additional website resources available for teachers and students to expand and enhance Nancy Larson Science.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-slideshow-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-slideshow-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-slideshow-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-slideshow-1-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/science-k-slideshow-1-768x672.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These are the items that are available on our website for teachers of our program. These items are updated in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pacing Calendars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Science K<\/em> Glossaries \u2013 Topic, Alphabetical, and Diacritical Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Word Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em style=\"color: var(--nv-text-color); font-family: Open Sans, var(--nv-fallback-ff); background-color: var(--nv-site-bg);\">Science K<\/em><span style=\"color: var(--nv-text-color); font-family: Open Sans, var(--nv-fallback-ff); background-color: var(--nv-site-bg);\"> Literature Connections<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science Slide Shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lesson Chart and Teaching Masters for Projection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo Cards for Projection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional Photos for Projection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent Letter in Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplemental Informational Text Reading Activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science Centers&nbsp;\u2013 <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Excerpts from Science K Science-Related Center Suggestions\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/programs\/science-k\/excerpts-from-science-k-science-related-center-suggestions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for excerpt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggested Activities Supporting English Language Arts&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/excerpts-from-addressing-common-core-state-standards-english-language-arts-suggested-activities-for-k-4-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;for excerpt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Objectives and Student Outcomes for every lesson make lesson planning easy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"189\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/sk-outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"Sample Science K Student Outcome\" class=\"wp-image-1769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/sk-outcomes.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/sk-outcomes-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/sk-outcomes-220x59.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Student Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging content is presented through student booklets. Concepts are reinforced through hands-on lesson activities and experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_booklets.jpg\" alt=\"NLP_SK_booklets\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_booklets.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_booklets-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/NLP_SK_booklets-220x116.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Includes: Science K Tool Kit, Teacher\u2019s manual, Student materials, Classroom materials Science K focuses on the children and their interaction with the world around them. We introduce all three main science areas of life, physical, and earth and space with more emphasis on life and physical science. Strong emphasis is placed on topics that pertain&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/programs\/science-k\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><em>Science K<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":74,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"full-width","neve_meta_container":"contained","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"on","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"off","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-183","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183"}],"version-history":[{"count":71,"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4148,"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/183\/revisions\/4148"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nancylarsonpublishers.com\/classroom\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}