A Kaleidoscope of Colors
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Debbie Burdett, Dawn King, Kelly Taylor | |
| Description | Take a journey over the rainbow! Whether it's mixing colors
or eating them, this uniquely written unit ties together a variety of subjects within the theme, "Colors." Through a keleidoscope of activities, your students will realize that color is a part of their daily lives. Each lesson can be used separately or as a whole and are perfect for your kindergarteners. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Computer Lab
Classroom Computers Digital Camera Overhead Projector Data Projector Internet Spreadsheet Program Word Processing Program 3 1/2 Floppy Disks Microsoft Powerpoint Printer | |
| Grade Level | K | |
| National Standards | Language Arts -
1. Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process. 3. Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions. 5. Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process. 6. Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts. 8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes. 9. Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media. 10. Understands the characteristics and components of the media. Mathematics - 1. Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process. 2. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers. 3. Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation. 4. Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement. 9. Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics. Social Studies (Behavioral Studies) - 1. Understands that group and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior. 3. Understands that interactions among learning, inheritance, and physical development affect human behavior. 4. Understands conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among individuals, groups, and institutions. Technology - 1. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems. 2. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs. 4. Understands the nature of technological design. 5. Understands the nature and operation of systems. 6. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology. Science - 6. Understands relationships among organisms and their physical environment. 12. Understands the nature of scientific inquiry. Visual Arts - 1. Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts. | |
| Keywords | Cultural Diversity
Nutrition Days of the Week Color Ordinal Numbers Rainbow | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: A Kaleidoscope of Colors
Lesson 1: Colorful Creations Lesson 2: Tasting the Rainbow Lesson 3: Our Colored Days Lesson 4: A Colorful Week Lesson 5: Color Doesn't Matter Lesson 6: Colorful Cuisine | |
| English IGO or CSO | Kindergarten
RLA.S.1 RLA.S.2 RLA.S.3 | |
| Fine Arts IGO or CSO | Kindergarten
VA.S.2 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | Kindergarten
MA.S.1 MA.S.2 MA.S.4 MA.S.5 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | Kindergarten
SC.S.1 SC.S.2 SC.S.3 SC.S.4 SC.S.6 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | Kindergarten
SS.S.5 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | Kindergarten
TEC.S.1 TEC.S.2 TEC.S.3 TEC.S.5 | |