Science - 1st Grade

Content Overview: 

Science in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade is focused on a central theme.  Students in the K-2 grade band will be exploring the science theme Observations of the Environment. This theme focuses on helping students develop the skills for systematic discovery to understand the science of the physical world around them in greater depth by using scientific inquiry. In the elementary years, all students work to become proficient in the use of the scientific processes to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas. First grade students will be studying  Living/Non Living Things, Matter, The Sun as a Form of Energy and will be engaged in various investigations to further explore the concepts within those topics. 

Textbooks:

Variety of authentic literature

Assessments:

Formative and summative classroom assessments

 

Standards/Learning Goals

Ohio’s Learning Standards in Science are comprised of 3 strands: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. The content statements listed below state what students should learn and understand in each discipline.

1st & 2nd Quarter - Life Science - Basic Needs of Living Things

  • This topic focuses on the physical needs of living things in Ohio. Energy from the sun or food, nutrients, water, shelter and air are some of the physical needs of living things.
    • Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment
    • Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs

3rd Quarter - Physical Science - Motion and Materials

  • This topic focuses on the changes in properties that occur in objects and materials. Changes of position of an object are a result of pushing or pulling.
    • Properties of objects and materials can change
    • Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth

4th Quarter - Earth and Space Science - Sun, Energy and Weather

  • This topic focuses on the sun as a source of energy and energy changes that occur to land, air and water.
    • The sun is the principle source of energy
    • The physical properties of water can change