NGSS
Control explained in an easy to understand way.
Control
The standard used for comparison of test results in an experiment. Control. In Kindergarten, a control is like a "just watching" part of an experiment to see how things normally happen without changing anything.
Data explained in an easy to understand way.
Data
Information gathered through observation. Data. In kindergarten, data is like collecting and looking at things to learn from them, like counting the number of sunny days.
Experiment explained in an easy to understand way.
Experiment
Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions. Experiment. In Kindergarten, an experiment is when we try things out to see what happens.
Force explained in an easy to understand way.
Force
The push or pull exerted on an object. Force. In kindergarten terms, force is like a magical push or pull that makes things move.
Gravity explained in an easy to understand way.
Gravity
The attractive force between all objects that have mass. Gravity. In simple terms for kindergarten, gravity is what makes things like apples fall from trees to the ground.
Motion explained in an easy to understand way.
Motion
A change in an objects position. Motion. Motion is when something moves from one place to another.
Observation explained in an easy to understand way.
Observation
The process of using your senses to gather information. Observation. In Kindergarten, observation is when you look, listen, touch, smell, or taste things to learn about the world around you.
Speed explained in an easy to understand way.
Speed
The distance an object travels per unit of time speed. Speed is how fast something is moving.
