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
- Nearby objects
- Empty juice box
- Sponge
- Magnets
- Large bowl
- A plant in soil
- Thermometer (in Celsius)
- Paper plate
- Flat rock
- Can of soda (not diet soda)
- A weight (eraser, washer, etc.)
- Hollow roll (paper towel or toilet paper roll)
- String
Module 2
- Blender
- Strawberries
- Banana
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Balloon
- Lid
- Solid from the kitchen (apple, banana etc.)
- 2 containers of different sizes
- Liquids (oil, water, milk, juice)
Module 3
- Small measuring container
- Medium measuring container
- Different shaped containers
- Large measuring container
- Small bowl
Module 4
- Different materials
- Freezer
- Building blocks
- Bowls
- Round, colorful candies
- Plate
- Ice cube tray
- Measuring tools
- Food coloring
- Spoon
- Drinking cup
- Ice
- Rock salt
- Bottled water
Module 5
- Local weather forecast
- Online weather report (optional)
- An outdoor thermometer in degrees Celsius
- Rocks
- Pictures of rocks from magazines or online
- Animal parts (bugs, bones, shells, nails, etc.)
- Containers to hold soil
- Nail to make holes
- Soil
- Paper plate
- Soil from your area (garden, backyard, park, etc.)
- Hand lens
- Coffee can with lid
- Masking tape
- Dead plant parts (roots, twigs, leaves, bark, etc.)
- Measuring cups
- Jar
- Plastic spoon
- Soil from the beach
Module 6
- Marshmallows
- Graham crackers
- Craft sticks
- Empty plastic water bottle
- One straw
- Push pins
- Pretzel sticks
- Toothpicks
- Modeling clay
- Aluminum foil
- Form of research; website, book, magazine etc.
Module 7
- Rocks
- Pictures of rocks from magazines or online
- Animal parts (bugs, bones, shells, nails, etc.)
- Containers to hold soil
- nail to make holes
- Soil
- Paper plate
- Soil from your area (garden, backyard, park, etc.)
- Hand lens
- Coffee can with lid
- Masking tape
- Dead plant parts (roots, twigs, leaves, bark, etc.)
- Measuring cups
- Jar
- Plastic spoon
- Soil from the beach
Module 8
- Large container
- Empty plastic bottle
- Three pots for soil
- Cups for water
- Sand/soil
- Thermometers
- Research materials (website, book, magazine etc.)
Module 10
- Two magnetic objects
- Two non-metal objects
- Cardboard box
- Small object attracted to a magnet
- An object that can be pushed and pulled
- Three light objects
- Three heavier objects
- Three objects with a round shape
- Object that can be pushed and pulled with small and big force
- Object that can be moved with safe open area
- Seven wooden craft sticks
- Seven rubber bands
- One plastic spoon
- One small ball of playdough (or small eraser)
- Safety glasses
- Three objects with an irregular shape
Module 11
- timer
- two balloons
- mystery objects
- blindfold or container for objects
- ziplock bag
- bread
- vinegar
Module 12
- Three seeds
- Three pots to plant the seeds in
- Soil
Module 13
- Socks
- Shovel
- Soil
- Several containers for planting
- Cardboard
- Playdough
- Cloths
- Pipe cleaners
- Styrofoam
- Cotton balls
- Bird seeds
- Paper plate
- Four types of dry pasta
- Lima beans
- Hand lens
- Lima beans soaked overnight
- Paper towels
- Mason jar with lid
Free Downloads:
- Java
- Windows Media Player
- Apple iTunes
Syllabus:
Module 01: Properties Of Objects
- 01.00 Module One Pretest
- 01.01 Shape, Color, Size, And Texture
- 01.02 Measuring Temperature
- 01.03 Measuring Weight
- 01.04 Floating Or Sinking
- 01.05 Push And Pull
- 01.06 Daily Temperatures
- 01.07 Module One Review And Reflection
- 01.08 Module One Assessment
Module 02: States Of Objects And Materials
- 02.00 Module Two Pretest
- 02.01 Solids, Liquids, And Gases
- 02.02 Solids And Shape
- 02.03 Liquids With Shape
- 02.04 Trapping Gas
- 02.05 States Of Water
- 02.06 Disappearing Water
- 02.07 Changing States
- 02.08 Module Two Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 02.09 Module Two Assessment
Module 03: Volume
- 03.00 Module Three Pretest
- 03.01 Volume Of A Substance
- 03.02 Measuring Volume
- 03.03 Comparing Volumes
- 03.04 Module Three Review And Reflection
- 03.05 Module Three Assessment
Module 04: Changes In Materials
- 04.00 Module Four Pretest
- 04.01 Changes In Materials
- 04.02 Investigate Change
- 04.03 Different materials, same changes?
- 04.04 Module Four Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 04.05 Module Four Assessment
Module 05: Weather Patterns
- 05.00 Module Five Pretest
- 05.01 What’s up with the weather?
- 05.02 Measuring Weather
- 05.03 Patterns in Nature
- 05.04 Daily Weather
- 05.05 Season To Season
- 05.06 Find The Pattern
- 05.07 Hot or cold?
- 05.08 Investigating The Weather
- 05.09 Module Five Review And Reflection
- 05.10 Module Five Assessment
Module 06: Wind/Severe Weather
- 06.00 Module Six Pretest
- 06.01 Air is all around us!
- 06.02 An air investigation!
- 06.03 The Moving Air
- 06.04 Strong And Light Wind
- 06.05 The Power Of The Wind
- 06.06 The Effects Of Wind
- 06.07 What is severe weather?
- 06.08 Beware Of Severe Weather
- 06.09 Don’t be scared, prepare!
- 06.10 Module Six Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 06.11 Module Six Assessment
Module 07: Rocks/Soil
- 07.00 Module Seven Pretest
- 07.01 What’s that on the ground?
- 07.02 Exploring Rocks
- 07.03 Let’s compare rocks!
- 07.04 Sizing Up Rocks
- 07.05 Different Rocks, Different Looks
- 07.06 Exploring Soil
- 07.07 What makes soil?
- 07.08 How is soil formed?
- 07.09 Soil Here, Soil There
- 07.10 A Rainbow Of Soil
- 07.11 Investigating Soil
- 07.12 Can it grow plants?
- 07.13 The Mystery Soil
- 07.14 Module Seven Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 07.15 Module Seven Assessment
Module 08: Sun's Energy
- 08.00 Module Eight Pretest
- 08.01 Sunlight And Heat
- 08.02 Warmth And Sunlight
- 08.03 Heating Earth
- 08.04 Sunlight Around The World
- 08.05 Module Eight Review And Reflection
- 08.06 Module Eight Assessment
Module 09: Forms Of Energy
- 09.00 Module Nine Pretest
- 09.01 Electrifying Electricity
- 09.02 Earth’s Natural Power
- 09.03 There’s an energy for that!
- 09.04 Module Nine Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 09.05 Module Nine Assessment
Module 10: Forces And Changes In Motion
- 10.00 Module Ten Pretest
- 10.01 Welcome to Fizzworks Factory!
- 10.02 Need A Push
- 10.03 A push or pull?
- 10.04 Force And Speed
- 10.05 Big And Small Forces
- 10.06 The Effects Of Force
- 10.07 The Power Of Force
- 10.08 Magnificent Magnets
- 10.09 Do we have a problem?
- 10.10 The Solution
- 10.11 Module Ten Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 10.12 Module Ten Assessment
Module 11: Human Body
- 11.00 Module Eleven Pretest
- 11.01 Exploring The Human Body
- 11.02 Journey Inside The Body
- 11.03 The Brain
- 11.04 The Heart
- 11.05 The Lungs
- 11.06 The Stomach
- 11.07 Mighty Muscles
- 11.08 All About The Skeleton
- 11.09 My body can do what?
- 11.10 Module Eleven Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 11.11 Module Eleven Assessment
Module 12: Basic Needs
- 12.00 Module Twelve Pretest
- 12.01 Basic World, Basic Needs
- 12.02 Comparing Basic Needs
- 12.03 Welcome To My Habitat
- 12.04 Living With The Land
- 12.05 The Habitats Of Earth
- 12.06 Sunlight With A Side Of Water
- 12.07 Module Twelve Review And Reflection
- 12.08 Module Twelve Assessment
Module 13: Life Cycles
- 13.00 Module Thirteen Pretest
- 13.01 Seed To Bean
- 13.02 Life Cycle Of Plants
- 13.03 Egg To Butterfly
- 13.04 Life Cycle Of Animals
- 13.05 Let’s spread some seeds!
- 13.06 Module Thirteen Review And Discussion-Based Assessment
- 13.07 Module Thirteen Assessment
