It emphasizes the integration of reading, writing, spelling, listening, and speaking. Earth Earth's surface features are continually changing as a result of geologic processes that occur on Earth. Physical and chemical changes within the rock cycle produce variation in the composition of Earth's crust. People predict weather and climate changes based upon measurements and patterns. Living and Growing Living things have certain characteristics that distinguish them from nonliving things.
Humans have responsibilities toward ecosystems.
Animals have certain structures and undergo processes that enable them to survive and reproduce. The World Around You Matter is classified by its composition. A force is a push or a pull on an object. Motion is the change of position of an object. In kindergarten, children are encouraged to use a variety of equipment for exercise of large muscles, including tricycles and jungle-gym climbers.