Curriculum Map: Science Grade 1

Curriculum Map: Science ­ Grade 1Course: Science Grade 1 ­Grade(s): 1Description:The first grade science program is designed to help the students explore the areas of earthscience, life science, physical science, environmental science, and concepts of health. Hands­onactivities incorporate an inquiry­based approach to help students develop scientific reasoningand problem­solving skills.Strand: 1.0 Weather (ASSET Module)Content Strand: 1.1 Sharing What We Know About WeatherContent Strand: 1.2 Observing the WeatherContent Strand: 1.3 Recording the WeatherContent Strand: 1.4 Estimating Wind SpeedContent Strand: 1.5 Reading a ThermometerContent Strand: 1.6 Making a Model ThermometerContent Strand: 1.7 Comparing Inside and Outside TemperaturesContent Strand: 1.8 Measuring Water TemperatureContent Strand: 1.9 Experimenting With Color and TemperatureContent Strand: 1.10 Making a Rain GaugeContent Strand: 1.11 Testing Rainy Day FabricsContent Strand: 1.12 Observing CloudsContent Strand: 1.13 Classifying CloudsContent Strand: 1.14 Comparing Forecasts to Today's WeatherStrand: 2.0 Organisms (ASSET Module)Content Strand: 2.1 Sharing What We Know About OrganismsContent Strand: 2.2 Observing and Describing SeedsContent Strand: 2.3 Planting Our SeedsContent Strand: 2.4 Observing Woodland PlantsContent Strand: 2.5 Observing Woodland PlantsContent Strand: 2.6 Have Our Seeds Changed?Content Strand: 2.7 Observing Freshwater SnailsContent Strand: 2.8 Observing Guppies: How Do They Compare to Snails?Content Strand: 2.9 Observing Pill BugsContent Strand: 2.10 Observing Bess Beetles or Millipedes: How Do The Compare to Pill Bugs?Content Strand: 2.11 What's Happening in the Aquarium?Content Strand: 2.12 What's Happening in the Terrarium?Content Strand: 2.13 Freshwater and Woodland Plants: How Do They Compare?Page 1 of 2 pages

Content Strand: 2.14 Freshwater and Woodland Animals: How Do They Compare?Content Strand: 2.15 How are Plant and Animals Alike and Different?Content Strand: 2.16 Taking a Look at OurselvesContent Strand: 2.17 Assessment: Sharing What We Know About OrganismsPage 2 of 2 pages