Grade 1 Science

 Grade 1 Science
  • Recommended Grade Level: 1
  • Course Price: $375.00

Course Overview:

The Elementary Science K-5 courses will spark curiosity in students and build a solid foundation in concepts across many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Students will engage in science and engineering practices by asking questions, defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and informational technology, constructing explanations, designing solutions, engaging in scientific arguments using evidence, and communicating results.  A framework of active student learning supports and allows students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate throughout all courses. This dynamic format will help students build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas in order to facilitate a better understanding of the world around them.

Required Materials:

Student-Supplied Resources: 

  • Printer 
  • Disk space on your computer as well as external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, CD–Rom, etc.) 
  • Cell phone to take photo of student's work or scanner to scan student's work 
  • Science Notebook (three-ring binder) 
  • Pencils 
  • Erasers 
  • Scissors 
  • Crayons and colored pencils 
  • Glue 
  • Tape 
  • Ruler 
  • Printer paper 
  • Multi-colored paper 

Module Specific Materials: 

Module 1 

  • Chalk (or rope, string) 
  • Partner 
  • Tracks (strings, towels, etc.) 
  • A small piece of paper/foil 
  • Coat hanger 
  • Ball 
  • Strong tape (duct/electrical) 
  • Food color/glitter/dish soap 
  • Paint 
  • Pillow 
  • Jacket/shirt 
  • String/yarn 
  • Screw 
  • Candies/stickers/buttons 
  • Bin with water 
  • Paper towel rolls/cardboard 
  • Various toys 
  • Jump rope 
  • A soft object (pillow, feather) 
  • Cardboard 
  • Toothpicks 
  • Two Styrofoam cups 
  • Plastic water bottle 
  • Two empty 16-ounce bottles 
  • Container for balls 
  • Drawer 
  • Lid 
  • Something with a zipper 
  • Two plastic bottle caps 
  • Screwdriver 
  • Stack of books/boxes 
  • Dominoes/blocks 

Module 2 

  • Magazines/flyers 
  • Round objects 
  • Glitter 
  • Cups 
  • Stopwatch 
  • Wax paper 
  • Plate 
  • Popsicle sticks 
  • Magnifying glass 
  • Flashlight 
  • Sunlight 
  • Newspaper 
  • Nook 
  • Cotton balls/cotton swabs 
  • Black paper 
  • Plastic wrap 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Aluminum foil 

Module 3 

  • Sand or dirt 
  • Small stones 
  • Various sized containers 
  • Clear plastic bottle with cap 
  • Measuring cups 
  • Clipboard 
  • Dish washing fluid 
  • Spray bottle 
  • Toothpicks 
  • Fan 
  • Baking soda 
  • White vinegar 
  • Mini marshmallows 
  • Medium sized rock 
  • Drinking straw 
  • Paper plates 
  • Food coloring (red and yellow/orange) 
  • Glitter 
  • Toys 
  • Tray 

Module 4 

  • Paper clip 
  • Washable paint 
  • Shoe 
  • White paper 
  • Ball 
  • Coin 
  • Spoon or dropper 
  • Tissue 
  • Cardstock 

Module 5 

  • Three containers 
  • Clipboard 
  • Mini shovel, scoop, or cup 
  • Big tray 

Module 6 

  • Plants 
  • Sun protection 
  • Vegetable plant 
  • Two plants 
  • Construction paper (green, brown, white) 
  • Pictures from magazines, the internet, or my own drawings 
  • Straws 
  • Yarn 
  • Foam board 
  • Hand lens (magnifying glass) 
  • Magazines 
  • Wild plant 
  • Chart of leaf types 
  • Colored papers or crepe papers 
  • Beads 
  • Pipe cleaners 
  • Pom-poms 

Module 7 

  • Plant 
  • Building blocks 
  • Two lima beans 
  • Soil 
  • A healthy, green plant 
  • Plastic baggies 
  • Paper towel 
  • Clipboard 
  • Plastic grocery bag 
  • Paper clips 
  • Black construction paper 
  • Spray bottle 

Module 9 

  • Modeling clay 
  • Art supplies 
  • Module 10 
  • 10 objects 
  • Bag 
  • Thermometer 

Free Downloads: 

  • Java 
  • Windows Media Player 
  • Apple iTunes

Syllabus:

Module 1: Forces And Motion

  • 01.00 Module One Pretest
  • 01.01 Fast Or Slow
  • 01.02 Moving With Toys
  • 01.03 Move it your way!
  • 01.04 What can I observe?
  • 01.05 Forces Make Things Move
  • 01.06 May The Force Be With You™
  • 01.07 Forces On The Move
  • 01.08 Playing With Forces
  • 01.09 Change The Motion
  • 01.10 Sports In Motion
  • 01.11 Changes In Motion
  • 01.12 All About Forces
  • 01.13 Module One Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 01.14 Module One Assessment

Module 2: Space

  • 02.00 Module Two Pretest
  • 02.01 Day And Night, What A Sight
  • 02.02 Super Star, The Sun
  • 02.03 I See You Way Out There
  • 02.04 Twinkle, Twinkle
  • 02.05 Tools That Help Us see
  • 02.06 Keep On Shining Sun
  • 02.07 Dangerous Sun
  • 02.08 The good and bad sun!
  • 02.09 Safety First
  • 02.10 Module Two Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 02.11 Module Two Assessment

Module 3: Earth

  • 03.00 Module Three Pretest
  • 03.01 Exploring Our Earth
  • 03.02 Nature Detective
  • 03.03 Fast And Slow Changes
  • 03.04 Fast Changes In Nature
  • 03.05 Fast Changes To Earth's Surface
  • 03.06 Slow Surface Changes
  • 03.07 Don't get blown away!
  • 03.08 Change In Weather
  • 03.09 Module Three Review
  • 03.10 Module Three Assessment

Module 4: Gravity

  • 04.00 Module Four Pretest
  • 04.01 Push it! Pull it!
  • 04.02 Gravity everywhere!
  • 04.03 Got gravity?
  • 04.04 Module Four Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 04.05 Module Four Assessment

Module 5: Earth's Surface

  • 05.00 Module Five Pretest
  • 05.01 Earth Explorer
  • 05.02 Observing Earth's Surface
  • 05.03 Scientific Sharing
  • 05.04 Water, Water, Everywhere
  • 05.05 Rocky Earth
  • 05.06 Super Natural Soil
  • 05.07 Living Organisms Are Alive
  • 05.08 Surface Exploration
  • 05.09 Module Five Review
  • 05.10 Module Five Assessment

Module 6: Plants

  • 06.00 Module Six Pretest
  • 06.01 Lily's World Of Plants
  • 06.02 Parts Of A Plant
  • 06.03 Different Plants, Different Parts
  • 06.04 Similar Plants, Similar Parts
  • 06.05 Plant Arts And Crafts
  • 06.06 All About Plants
  • 06.07 Module Six Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 06.08 Module Six Assessment

Module 7: Basic Needs

  • 07.00 Module Seven Pretest
  • 07.01 Back To Basics
  • 07.02 Water Works
  • 07.03 The Need To Feed
  • 07.04 The Air We Breathe
  • 07.05 Give Me Some Space
  • 07.06 What's missing?
  • 07.07 Hungry, Hungry Puppies
  • 07.08 Copycat
  • 07.09 Module Seven Review
  • 07.10 Module Seven Assessment

Module 8: Water

  • 08.00 Module Eight Pretest
  • 08.01 The Wonders Of Water
  • 08.02 What would you do without water?
  • 08.03 The Rules Of The Pool
  • 08.04 Module Eight Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 08.05 Module Eight Assessment

Module 9: Parents And Offspring

  • 09.00 Module Nine Pretest
  • 09.01 Where are my parents?
  • 09.02 I Got It From My Parents
  • 09.03 We look the same!
  • 09.04 We look different, too!
  • 09.05 Module Nine Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 09.06 Module Nine Assessment

Module 10: Living And Nonliving

  • 10.00 Module Ten Pretest
  • 10.01 Making Observations At The Zoo
  • 10.02 What color is it?
  • 10.03 Same Shape, Different Shape
  • 10.04 How does it feel?
  • 10.05 Measuring Tall Or Short
  • 10.06 Weighing In
  • 10.07 Hot or cold?
  • 10.08 Sink or float?
  • 10.09 Floating By The Pool
  • 10.10 Is it living?
  • 10.11 No Food, No Problem
  • 10.12 Environments
  • 10.13 What's the difference?
  • 10.14 Shedding Some Skin
  • 10.15 Living or not?
  • 10.16 Sorting It Out
  • 10.17 Module Ten Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
  • 10.18 Module Ten Assessment

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