Science for Kids: Early Stage 1 - Nala's Nest

In this engaging science lesson for kindergarten, children explore the physical world by observing how different objects move. Through the story of Nala, who imagines having a bird's nest in her hair, students learn about the movement of various objects based on their shapes and sizes. Nala conducts experiments at the park and at home, discovering that round objects roll or bounce, cylinders roll in straight lines, and flat objects slide. The lesson concludes with a summary of these concepts, emphasizing the relationship between an object's shape and its movement.

What is the main focus of the Early Stage One Science series?

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The exploration of the Physical World

• The study of living organisms

• The basics of chemistry

Why does Nala think her hair could be a good nest?

• Because it is very long

• Because it is soft and curly

• Because it is always clean

• Because it is very colorful

What does Nala learn about the movement of her basketball?

• It rolls in a straight line

• It bounces in place

• It slides smoothly

• It rolls in a circle

Which object did Nala find that rolls in a circle like an egg?

• A pebble

• A water bottle

• A spinning top

• A pencil

What does Nala discover about cylinder-shaped objects?

• They roll in a straight line

• They slide smoothly

• They bounce up and down

• They roll in a circle

How do flat objects like pebbles and blocks move?

• They roll in a circle

• They bounce

• They slide

• They spin

What realization does Nala have about objects that are big at one end and small at the other?

• They slide easily

• They roll in a circle

• They bounce in place

• They spin rapidly

What does Nala's mom say about her understanding of object movement?

• She is not paying attention

• She needs more practice

• She is very clever

• She should focus on other subjects

What does Nala want to do before becoming a scientist?

• Make a home for ice cream cones

• Become a famous artist

• Travel the world

• Build a real bird's nest

What is the key takeaway from Nala's experiments?

• Only living things can move

• Shape and size influence movement

• Objects never change their movement

• All objects move the same way