Halifax County Schools 1st Six Weeks Goal 2 Weather The learner will make observations and build an understanding of weather concepts. 2.01 Observe and report daily weather changes throughout the year. 2.02. Identify different weather features including Precipitation Wind Temperature Cloud cover (Introduced and continued throughout the year) 1. Look outside and tell the weather conditions each day (cloudy, sunny, rainy) 2. Record data on a chart, table, or graph 3. Compare weather conditions today to previously recorded conditions 4. Tally the number of days for each type of weather. 5. Identify the current type of weather. 6. Describe the characteristics of the current season. 7. Predict changes as new seasons approach with drawings 8. Introduce the concept of a rain gauge and thermometer (4.02) 9. Include daily weather symbol in journal pages 10. Identify human activities for each season using pictures 11. Describe and classify activities according to weather conditions (rainy, windy, snowy) 12. Students match appropriate clothing to each season 13. Create and appropriately dress figures for each season. 14. Create collage of pictures from magazines that illustrate a season What is the weather today? How does weather change from day to day? What are the different types of weather? What are the different types of precipitation? What are the characteristics of each season of the year? How does the weather affect what we do? What effect does the weather have on what we wear? What kinds of tools are used to measure weather? What do various weather tools measure? What are the different types of precipitation? During which times of the year do we experience particular types of precipitation? weather, cloudy, rainy, sunny, snowy, windy temperature, hot, warm, cool, cold, thermometer, rain gauge autumn, fall, spring, summer, winter precipitation thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane rain, sleet, snow, thunderstorm, tornado, hurricanes
2.04 Observe and determine the effects of weather on human activities (Seasons) 2.05 Use common tools to measure weather 2.03 Identify types of precipitation, changes in wind, force, direction and sky conditions. 15. Draw an outdoor scene with appropriate actions to illustrate a season 16. Identify tools to measure weather: pinwheels, weather vanes, wind socks, rain gauges, thermometers 17. Describe the function of these tools 18. Make simple measurement tools: rain gauges from drink bottles, wind socks and pinwheels from paper 19. Measure and record weather conditions each day using thermometers, rain gauges, wind vanes 20. Include in your daily journal entries a report of the weather 21. Identify different types of precipitation 22. Identify changes in the wind 23. Identify wind direction and the degree of force 24. Record a daily log of types of precipitation and wind direction 25. Match types of precipitation with the correct season in which it typically appears Halifax County Schools
2nd Six Weeks Goal 4 Tools and Measurement 4.02 Observe and describe how various tools and units of measure are useful: Scissors Pencils Crayons Paperclips Hammers 4.01 Describe how tools can be used to make comparisons 4.03 Use nonstandard units of measure to describe and compare objects 4.04 Demonstrate the use of standard units of measure and compare with nonstandard measure (teacher demonstration 1. Practice using various tools 2. Match tools with their uses 3. Describe tools used in the classroom and their function 4. Use paperclips and crayons for nonstandard measurement 5. Model how to perform different task without using these tools to show their usefulness 6. Select the best tools to measure particular objects 7. Identify tools used at home and school 8. List the ways in which you can use tools to make comparisons 9. Demonstrate how tools can be used as a nonstandard unit to make comparisons 10. Use simple tools as nonstandard units 11. Make comparisons between various objects by using nonstandard units 12. Use a tool and compare how it effects different objects (scissors cut paper, but not wood) 13. Compare various objects using nonstandard units of measure 14. Measure and record various objects 15. Use a nonstandard unit of measure to measure two or more objects and tell how they compare to each other 16. Identify various nonstandard units for length, weight, and capacity 17. Predict nonstandard measurements of various objects How are tools useful? How do you use various tools? What do different tools do? How do you appropriately use various tools? How do you use tools to measure? What tools would be used to measure long objects? Short objects? How can we use tools to measure objects of different size? How can objects be compared and described using standard units of measurements? Do standard units of measure produce more consistent results than nonstandard units? scissors, pencils, crayons, paperclips, hammers, tools, measure, useful nonstandard units, measure compare standard units of measure
4.05 Demonstrate that standard units of measure produce more consistent results than nonstandard units, allowing information to be shared. (Teacher demonstration) 18. After watching the teacher measure the same object with several nonstandard units of measure and a standard unit of measure, tell how the standard unit is more consistent 19. Determine appropriate tools needed to measure length, weight, and capacity 20. Predict and measure various objects 21. After watching the teacher measure the same object with several nonstandard units of measure and a standard unit of measure, compare the process and results 22. Recognize standard units of measure 23. Describe which unit of measure is more dependable in accurately measuring objects 24. Measure objects with nonstandard and standard units and compare them to see the usefulness of standard units Halifax County Schools 3rd Six Weeks
Goal 3 Properties 3.01 Observe and describe the properties of different kinds of objects (Clay, wood, cloth, paper, other) and how they are used. 3.02 Develop and use a vocabulary associated with the properties of materials. Color Size Shape texture 3.03 Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their own senses. 3.04 Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties. 3.05 Identify some common objects and organisms that are considered to be 1. http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/curriculum/science/ units/elementary/kgoal3.doc 2. List various properties of different objects (size, color, shape, texture) 3. List uses for various objects 4. Compare two objects by a particular property. 5. Describe objects in terms of the materials they are made of (clay, metal, cloth, paper, etc.) 6. Sort a group of objects based on a particular property 7. Describe and sort various objects using their senses 8. Identify objects by color 9. Identify objects by size 10. Identify objects by shape 11. Identify objects by texture 12. Create sensory stations for students to rotate through to examine objects by sight, smell, taste, sound, feel 13. Given properties of an object predict what the object is (mystery in a bag) 14. Identify the five senses and correctly match to the appropriate body part 15. Identify which sense would be used to describe a particular object 16. Chose an object and write a description of the object using the five senses 17. Sort various objects by their properties 18. Name common natural resources such as water, air, land, plant 19. Identify the purpose of natural resources 20. Water for drinking, washing, cooking, swimming 21. Air for breathing, flying kites, air conditioning 22. Land for animals, growing plants 23. Plants for eating, wood, decoration 24. Sort natural resources and manmade resources What are the properties of various objects? What are some of the uses of various objects? How can objects be described using the five senses? What makes something a natural resource? What are some of our natural resources? texture, color, size, large, medium, small, rough. smooth, shape sight, sound, hearing, smell, odor, taste, sweet, sour, salty natural resources, man made resources
natural resources in our world. Halifax County Schools 4th Six Weeks Goal 1 Animals 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including Structure 1. http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/curriculu m/science/units/elementary/kgoal1.doc 2. Identify major structures of animals (head, body, wings, legs, etc.) 3. Observe and sort animals by one attribute 4. Create circle maps about various animals to include body type, movement, changes, and characteristics 5. Make clay animals with appropriate body structure 6. Go on a nature hunt and identify animals that are similar How can animals be grouped? How are animals alike? How are animals different? What are some of the behaviors of animals seen in our school yard? What are the basic needs of animals in our classroom? What are the basic needs of animals in our homes? How does taking care of animals differ between classroom pets and home pets? fly, walk, jump, similar, different, growth, change, movement, structure, antennae, wings habitat, shelter, interact, environment, surroundings,
Growth Changes Movement 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their surrounding s. 1.03 Observe how animals interact with their surrounding s. 1.04 Demonstrate how to care for a variety of animals 1.05 Observe the similarities of humans to other animals including Basic needs Growth and change Movement 7. Class pet observation 8. Observe, describe, and sequence how animals grow and change 9. Tell how animals are alike and different 10. Compare two animals using structure, movement, growth and changes 11. Identify animals living environments as land, air, water 12. Show and tell pet day 13. Sort animals by their habitats 14. Describe and compare various animals living in the same habitat 15. Go on a nature walk and observe animals in your local community. 16. Observe interactions between animals and their surroundings (food, shelter, and protective skills) 17. Animal matching of animal to habitats 18. Observe and discuss behaviors of animals maintained in the classroom (fish, crayfish, butterflies, tadpoles) 19. Identify basic behaviors of animals from your environment (eating, sleeping, movement) 20. Sort animals behaviors by one attribute 21. Write one sentence and illustrate to tell about a particular animal behavior 22. List needs of classroom pets 23. List needs of home pets 24. Compare the needs of home and classroom pets 25. Identify different types of foods that pets How are our basic needs similar to other animals? How does our growth compare to other animals? Is the way we move the same as other animals? protection animal behaviors, hibernation, movement
eat 26. Demonstrate proper care for a classroom pet through role playing 27. Illustrate and write a sentence to tell how you care for your pet at home. 28. Share weekend responsibilities of caring for a class pet 29. Compare the basic needs of animals and humans (food, water, shelter) 30. Observe human baby pictures and human adult pictures 31. Observe various baby animal pictures and various adult animal pictures 32. Compare the movement of animals and humans 33. Chart the growth of various animals and compare it to the growth of humans. Halifax County Schools 5 th and 6 th Six Weeks
Review All goals Teachers Choice of Projects 1. School wide science projects and fairs. 2. Class science projects 3. Learn the steps of the scientific method by completing investigations. What steps do scientists take to solve problems? What are the steps in the scientific method? Scientific method Question Research Hypothesis Experiment Data Conclusion Communicate Results