SCIENCE CURRICULUM FIRST GRADE PLANTS ARE LIVING THINGS Your Senses 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore using your senses to make observations. 2. Identify the five senses and communicate how they are used. Living and Nonliving Things 5.5(Characteristics of Life) A.2 1. Explore living and nonliving things by comparing. 2. Recognize the characteristics of living things and non-living things. Plants Are Living Things 5.5 (Characteristics of Life) A.1,2 1. Explore through observation what happens when plants do not get water. 2. Recognize that plants are able to grow in a variety of places as long as their needs are met. Plants Have Parts 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore comparing differences and similarities among seed plants. 2. Identify the parts common to most seed plants. Roots 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.1 1. Explore and communicate about the roots of a plant. 2. Explain the structure and function of roots. Stems and Leaves 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.2 1. Explore the function of stems through inference. 2. Explain the structure and function of stems and leaves.
Seeds 5.1 (Scientific Processes) BA 1. Explore through comparison that there is variety among seeds. 2. Explain the structure and function of seeds and fruits. 5.5 (Characteristics of Life) C.1 1. Explore and predict the need for water in germinating seeds. 2. Explain the growth process of seed plants. ANIMALS ARE LIVING THINGS Animals Are Living Things 5.5 (Characteristics of Life) A.2 1. Explore through inference why birds are living things. 2. Describe ways animals are alike and different. Mammals 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore and communicate how pets are alike. 2. Identify characteristics of mammals. More Animal Groups 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore differences in animals through classifying. 2. Distinguish between and identify characteristics of birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and insects. Grow and Change 5.5 (Characteristics of Life) C.1 1. Explore growth changes between young animals and adult animals by comparing. 2. Compare growth differences and similarities among animals. Getting Food 5.5 (Characteristics of Life) A.1 1. Explore simple food chains by putting the animals of those food chains in order. 2. Define a food chain. 3. Recognize that body parts help animals get food. Where Animals Live 5.5 (Characteristics of Life) B.1 1. Explore an animal s surroundings by making a model of it. 2. Recognize that animals are found living in places where their needs are met.
Staying Safe 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore through inference that an animal s color can make it hard to see. 2. Describe and name ways animals can stay safe. THE SKY AND THE WEATHER The Sun 5.9 (Astronomy and Space Science) A1,2 1. Explore and predict warm places using a thermometer. 2. Recognize that the Sun provides Earth with light and heat. 3. Recognize the pattern of the Sun s position in the sky. 4. Explain why we have a day and night. The Moon and Stars 5.9 (Astronomy and Space Science) B.1, C1,2 1. Explore and observe objects in the dark. 2. Recognize that the Moon gets its light from the Sun. 3. Explain that groups of stars form constellations. The Planets 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore by modeling how the Earth moves around the Sun. 2. Discuss likenesses and differences among the planets. Weather 5.8 (Earth Science) B.3 1. Explore wind and observe that it can move things. 2. Define weather. 3. Understand how rain and snow form. Weather Changes 5.8 (Earth Science) B.3 1. Explore and communicate daily weather changes through the use of a chart. 2. Describe some daily weather changes, including weather changes that are harmful to living things. 3. Identify tools used to measure weather.
Spring and Summer 5.8 (Earth Science) B.4 1. Explore and communicate seasonal weather changes through the year. 2. Discuss weather and light conditions in spring and summer. 3. Discuss the activities and life processes of living things in spring and summer. Fall and Winter 5.8 (Earth Science) B.4 1. Explore through observation how to keep cold away from your skin. 2. Discuss weather and light conditions in fall and winter. 3. Discuss the activities and life processes of living things in fall and winter. CARING FOR EARTH Rocks and Minerals 5.8 (Earth Science) A.1 1. Explore ways to classify rocks. 2. Define a natural resource. 3. Identify ways that people use rocks and minerals. Soil 5.8 (Earth Science) A.1 1. Explore and compare different soils. 2. Identify the components of soil and understand that soils are different. 3. Recognize the importance of soil as a natural resource. Water 5.8 (Earth Science) B.1 1. Explore and communicate how rain water travels. 2. Identify places where water is found on Earth. 3. Recognize the importance of water as a natural resource. Air 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.1 1. Explore through inferring that air can move things. 2. Recognize the importance of air as a natural resource. Living Things are Resources 5.10 (Environmental Studies) B.1 1. Explore and classify things we use that come from plants and animals. 2. Name ways plants and animals are important natural resources.
Pollution 5.10 (Environmental Studies) A.1 1. Explore what may be found in air by observing. 2. Identify different types of pollution (air, water, land) 3. Discuss the effects of pollution. Caring for Earth s Resources 5.10 (Environmental Studies) B.1 1. Explore ways to reuse things through investigation. 2. Discuss reusing, recycling, and reducing as ways to stop pollution and take care of Earth s natural resources. MATTER, MATTER EVERYWHERE Properties of Matter 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore the properties of objects through observation. 2. Recognize that all things are made of matter. 3. Recognize that all matter takes up space and has mass. Solids 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.1 and 5.3 (Mathematical Applications) B.2 1. Explore and compare the properties of solids. 2. Define a solid in terms of its properties. 3. Identify tools used to measure solids. Liquids 5.3 (Mathematical Applications) B.1 1. Explore and conclude that water takes the shape of the container it is in. 2. Define a liquid in terms of its properties. 3. Identify tools used to measure liquids. Gases 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.2 1. Explore the properties of a gas through inference. 2. Define a gas in terms of its properties. Solids in Mixtures 5.1 (Scientific Processes) A.1 1. Explore and conclude the ability to mix and separate solids. 2. Explain how a solid s shape and size may be changed. 3. Define a mixture.
Solids and Liquids in Water 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.2 1. Explore and predict what happens to some solids placed in water. 2. Describe what happens to some solids and liquids when placed in water. How Matter Changes 5.6 (Chemistry) A.3 1. Explore and draw conclusions about what happens to ice placed in a warm place and a cool place. 2. Explain what happens to matter when heat is gained or lost. ON THE MOVE Things move 5.7 (Physics) A.1 1. Explore through observation ways objects can be moved. 2. Recognize that a force is needed to move something. 3. Name and use position words to describe an object s position. Measure Movement 5.3 (Mathematical Applications) B1.2 1. Explore how far an object moves by measuring. 2. Recognize that an object s change in position can be measured with a ruler. The Ways Things Move 5.7 (Physics) A.1 1. Explore through investigation different ways things move. 2. Identify different ways things can move. 3. Recognize that a force can change an object s movement. Things Magnets Move 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B1,2 1. Explore and draw a conclusion about the kinds of things that will move to a magnet. 2. Recognize that magnets attract things that have iron in them. 3. Describe similarities and differences between magnets. A Magnet s Poles 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.1 1. Explore the strength of the parts of a magnet through investigation. 2. Identify the parts of a magnet. 3. Describe what the poles of a magnet do when placed together.
Things Magnets Pull Through 5.1 (Scientific Processes) B.1 1. Explore through observation that a magnet can pull through some things. 2. Identify some things. 3. Name ways people use magnets. Moving Things Make Sound 5.7 (Physics) B.1 1. Explore and infer that sound may be made by the movement of a rubber band. 2. Explain the relationship between sound and vibration. 5.7 (Physics) B.1 1. Explore differences and similarities of sounds by comparing. 2. Describe how sounds may be different and what they can communicate to us.