Unit Content
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SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore the physical properties of objects while developing sensory awareness and building vocabulary
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Take a walk to look for different types of balls and discover how they’re being used
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Foster a sense of wonder by asking questions about trees and seeking answers through investigation
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Build scientific vocabulary and practice early writing skills while learning how to describe different textures
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Encourage language development and writing practice with this open-ended prompt
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Expand vocabulary and support language development while learning about different types of balls
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Build vocabulary, practice letter formation, and identify beginning letter sounds by matching letters to the correct ball
MATHEMATICS: Measure the circumference of different balls to determine which one is bigger
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore the design process by creating a ball out of different materials
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Predict which balls will bounce and then test those predictions
LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Practice letter identification, letter sounds, and handwriting skills by filling in the missing letters
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Predict which balls will roll and then test those predictions
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore the concept of rolling and learn about the basic concepts of motion and gravity
MATHEMATICS: Measure the distance between the ball and it’s final resting place using non-standard or standard units of measurement
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Learn about the concept of force while practicing scientific inquiry skills like making predictions, testing, and collecting data
SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Explore different types of balls and the way people use them
