Introduction to Science Bundle | Science Units, Lessons and Activities

Lay the foundation for confident, curious scientists with this Introduction to Science Bundle. Designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade, this two-unit resource introduces what science is, how scientists explore the world, and how we use our five senses to investigate.

This bundle combines structured science lessons, hands-on investigations, and literacy-based activities to help young learners build observation skills, follow directions, and begin thinking like scientists. Use it to launch your science block, introduce safety rules, or teach about science tools and sensory exploration.

What’s Included in the Introduction to Science Bundle

WHAT IS SCIENCE? UNIT

Students explore the basics of science through hands-on activities, safety lessons, and early experiments that show what scientists do and how they investigate the world.

Science Lessons and Topics

• What is Science? – Introduce physical, life, and earth science through picture card sorting and a response page

• What is a Scientist? – Define scientists and explore their characteristics with sorting and writing

• Science Safety – Teach safety dos and don’ts with visuals, anchor charts, and a safety contract

• Science Tools – Introduce rulers, hand lenses, measuring cups, and more with vocabulary cards and printables

• Simple Science Investigation – Guide students through a basic experiment using step-by-step procedures

Science Tools and Activities

• Scientists Poster and “What is Science?” Song for reinforcement

• Science Sorting and Sentence Centers for categorizing science types and building vocabulary

• Interactive Science Lapbook featuring science types, tools, and safety reminders

Literacy Integration

• Science Poem (shared and interactive) to reinforce key concepts

• Emergent Reader: I Am a Scientist for vocabulary connections

• Predictable Chart Book where students contribute facts to a class book

FIVE SENSES UNIT

Students explore sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch through low-prep science lessons, activities, and literacy integration.

Five Senses Science Lessons

• Sight Snaps – Camera necklaces for recording visual observations

• Touch Bags – Texture exploration with sensory words

• Smell Bottles – Matching scents to objects

• Sound Shakers – Comparing sounds and guessing hidden items

• Taste Test – Exploring sweet, salty, sour, and bitter (if permitted)

Science Centers and Review

• Clip Cards for identifying senses used with objects

• Sorting Mats with response sheets for categorization

• Five Senses Lapbook with flipbook, sorting pockets, and labeling activity

Literacy Tools

• Shared and interactive poems for vocabulary

• My Five Senses emergent reader with repetitive text

• Prediction Chart Poem with sensory sentence frames

• Five Senses Read-Aloud List (books not included)

Skills Covered in the Introduction to Science Bundle

• Understanding what science is and how scientists work

• Learning and applying science safety rules

• Identifying and using basic science tools

• Exploring the five senses through observation and inquiry

• Building early science vocabulary and literacy skills

• Participating in hands-on investigations and recording results

• Strengthening classification, critical thinking, and communication