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Playing Pretend: Understanding Simulations

A kindergarten science worksheet to introduce the concept of simulations through playful activities and relatable examples.

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Playing Pretend: Understanding Simulations

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Hello, young scientists! Today we will learn about 'simulations'. A simulation is like playing pretend! It's when we act like something is real to learn about it. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

1. Look at the picture. The child is pretending to fly an airplane. Is this a simulation?

Child pretending to fly an airplane
a

Yes, it is pretend play.

b

No, it's a real airplane.

c

I don't know.

d

It's a dream.

2. When you play with a toy kitchen, you are simulating cooking.

T

True

F

False

3. When you build a tower with blocks, you are   building a real tower.

4. Doctors sometimes use a special doll to   how to help sick people.

5. Name one thing you like to pretend or simulate. For example, 'I like to pretend I am a superhero!'

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

pretend
real
learn
play

6. A simulation is like when we  .

7. We use simulations to   about things.