ESU #13 K-1 SCIENCE  CURRICULUM

 

STANDARD:

 

1.1.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization.

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.1.1 a Use one or more of the five senses to observe and describe objects.

1.1.1 a Objects may have more than one characteristic.

1.1.1 b  Sort objects by their characteristics.

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanations.

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.1.2a 

1.1.2.aDescribe how a model (e.g. photos, maps, globes, illustrations, stuffed animals, toys, and building blocks) can represent an object, living thing, or an event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.3  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of change, constancy and measurement.

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.1.3 a Compare two or more objects using direct comparisons of measurement (e.g. shorter, longer, taller, heavier, and lighter)

1.1.3 a Observe and measure change.

 

1.1.3 b Describe how things change in some ways and stay the same in others.

 

1.1.3 c Use both standard units of measurement (e.g. inches and centimeters) and nonstandard units of measurement (e.g. string and paper clips).

 

1.1.3 d Use appropriate measurement systems for different purposes.

 

 

1.1.4  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of form and function.

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.1.4 a 

1.1.4 a Demonstrate how the shape of a tool is related to its use.

 

 

1.1.4 b Explain how specific characteristics of living things influence how they interact with their environment (e.g. how the long neck of the giraffe and webbed feet on a duck help them to reach their food.

1.2.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.2.1 a Ask questions about their surroundings.

1.2.1 a Collect scientific information from careful observation.

1.2.1 b Share findings with classmates, families, or community members

 

1.2.1 b Use simple equipment and tools (e.g. rulers and magnifiers) to extend the senses.

 

 

 

 

1.3.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of materials.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.3.1 a

 

1.3.1 a Observe and describe characteristics of common materials (e.g. paper, wood, metal, and wool)

 

 

1.3.1 b Observe and describe properties of common materials (e.g. how they will float, sink, mix, dissolve, or not dissolve in various liquids).

 

1.3.1 c Observe and classify materials as a solid, liquid, or gas

 

1.3.1 d Show how force (e.g. push and pull) is needed to move objects.

 

 

 

1.4.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of living things.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.4.1 a  Differentiate between living and nonliving things.

1.4.1 e  Describe how roots, stems, and leaves serve different functions for plants.

1.4.1 b  Investigate how living things need food, water, and air to survive.

 

1.4.1 c  Compare and contrast animals by specific characteristics (e.g., body

                  covering, diet, and locomotion).

 

1.4.1 d  Observe and match organisms to their distinct habitats.

 

 

 

STANDARD:

1.4.2  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the life cycles of organisms.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.4.2 a  Identify baby animals and their mothers.

1.4.2 b  Describe how living things change as they grow.

 

1.4.2 c  Describe what living things need to survive.

 

1.4.2 d  Identify animals that are hatched and which are born live.

 

1.5.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of earth materials.

 

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.5.1 a  Observe and identify a variety of materials( e.g., rock, soil, and

              water) that makes up the earth’s surface.

1.5.1 b  Identify materials of earth (e.g., water) support life.

 

 

 

1.5.1 c  Describe how soils vary in their ability to support the growth

              of plants.

 

 

1.5.2  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.

 

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.5.2 a  Recognize objects in the sky (e.g., the sun, moon, and stars).

 

1.5.2 b  Investigate that the sun provides heat and light.

 

 

 

 

1.5.3  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the changes in the earth and sky.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.5.3 a  Describe and record daily weather changes.

1.5.3 c  Describe and record seasonal weather changes.

1.5.3 b  Observe seasonal weather changes.

 

 

 

1.6.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of technological design.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

 

1.6.1 a  Explain how the use of common household is determined by their design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD:

1.6.2  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of science and technology.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

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1.6.2 a  Use various tools (e.g. magnifiers, thermometers, rulers) to improve observations and measurements.

 

1.6.2 b  Identify the technology (i.e. tools) used in different occupations.

 

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STANDARD:

1.7.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of personal health.

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.7.1 a  Identify safety rules for home and school (e.g., stranger safety, fire safety, pedestrian safety and severe weather safety.)

1.7.1 c  Describe a healthy diet.

1.7.1 b  Engage in personal care that will maintain and improve health (e.g. cleanliness, healthy diet, tooth brushing, exercise.).

1.7.1d Explain that substances can benefit or damage the way the body functions.

 

 

STANDARD:

1.7.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of resources.

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

 

1.7.2 a  Describe how reducing, reusing and recycling help our environment

 

1.8.1  By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of science as a human endeavor.

 

 

Grade:  Kindergarten

Grade 1

Objectives:

Objectives:

1.8.1 a 

 

1.8.1 a Recognize the contributions to science made by men and women from many places

 

 

1.8.1 b Conduct an investigation as part of a team

 

1.8.1 c Describe what a scientist does (e.g. observe, question, study, experiment, solve problems)