Unit # Unit Name and Concepts Resources Duration 1 Sun and Moon Features of the day and night sky. The sun is a source of heat and light. Patterns of the moon. Sun and moon appear to rise and set. First Grade District Adopted Textbook Spartanburg School District Two Instructional Resources-Grade 1 Additional Support: Supporting Content Web Sites SC Standard Support Document Star Date http://www.stardate.org/nightsky/moon/ This site has a moon phase calculator that allows you to see and even print out the moon phases for any month between 1951 and 2015. 1-3.4 Science Netlinks http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_worksheet/moon worksheet.html This site has printable moon phase pictures, a full lunar cycle, and dated blank monthly calendars that students can fill in with the correct moon phases. 1-3.4 U.S. Naval Observatory http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/ This site is an online almanac for the rising and setting of the moon and sun for any date -past, present or future. You can check your own observations of the moon and sun against the almanac. 1-3.3, 1-3.4 Note: Some information too advanced for students; appropriate for teacher background information. Harcourt School http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/moon_phases/index.html Page 1 of 18
While students will not be ready for all the information presented, the changes in the moon on the right side of this site could be useful to show patterns over time. 1-3.4 Suggested Literature Rau, D. (2005). Amazing Science: Hot and Bright -- A Book About the Sun. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books. ISBN: 1404811354 This book follows a question and answer format about the sun and also includes fun facts along the way. 1-3.1, 1-3.2, 1-3.3 Sherman, J. (2004). Amazing Science: Sunshine: A Book About Sunlight. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books. ISBN: 1404800964 This book uses a question and answer format to cover topics about the sun s location, apparent movement, and effect on Earth. 1-3.1, 1-3.2, 1-3.3 Rau, D. (2005). Amazing Science: Night Light -- A Book About the Moon. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books. ISBN: 1404811362 This book follows a question and answer format about the moon and focuses on the moon s relationship with Earth. 1-3.1, 1-3.3, 1-3.4 Fowler, A. (1991). The Sun is Always Shining Somewhere. Chicago: Children s Press. Page 2 of 18
ISBN: 0329262858 This book discusses the sun as a star and also why it is important to Earth. 1-3.1, 1-3.2 Fowler, A. (1991). So That s How the Moon Changes Shape! Chicago: Children s Press. ISBN: 0329262815 This book covers the different phases of the moon and why they occur with simple explanations. 1-3.1, 1-3.4 Supporting Data Streaming Video Our Home in Space Introduction and Song, Objects in the Sky, The Sun and Earth, Moon and Earth These segments teach students about the most familiar objects found in the day and night sky. Introduction and Song 0:00 to 0:34, Objects in the Sky 0:35 to 4:13, The Sun and Earth 8:28 to 11:22, Moon and Earth 11:23 to 13:05 1-3.1, 1-3.2, 1-3.3, 1-3.4 The Sky Above: A First Look The Sun and Our Moon The segment on the sun covers what it is made of and why it appears as though it is moving in the sky. The segment on the moon covers its phases and movements. The Sun 3:38 to 5:51, Our Moon 11:46 to 14:02 1-3.1, 1-3.2, 1-3.3, 1-3.4 Junior Environmental Scientist: Our Special Place in Space How Special is Our Sun? Page 3 of 18
This segment discusses the sun as a source of heat and light for the Earth. How Special is Our Sun? 2:35 to 3:47 1-3.2 2 Motion and Sound Relative position of objects to each other. Importance of force (pushing and pulling) to the motion of objects. Direction and speed of objects. Sound is produced by vibrating. First Grade District Adopted Textbook Spartanburg School District Two Instructional Resources-Grade 1 Additional Support: Foss Web Site: Balance and Motion http://www.fossweb.com/modulesk-2/balanceandmotion/index.html Students can build their own roller coaster. They can find out lots more about how things balance and how things move. 1-5.4 NASA: How To Build Your Own Newtonian Physics Machine http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/funphysics2.shtml Students follow directions to build a machine to see how hitting one ball affects the others. Directions and kid-friendly explanations are included. 1-5.2 NASA: Super Sound Cone http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/tmodact.shtml Students make a simple cone shape to listen with. Directions and kid-friendly explanations are included. 1-5.3 NASA: Bubble Powered Rocket http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/rocket.shtml Students make a bubble powered rocket using simple materials. Directions and kid-friendly explanations are included. 1-5.4 Page 4 of 18
The Best Paper Airplanes http://www.bestpaperairplanes.com/ Plans are given to create a variety of paper airplanes. Easy-to-follow instructions. 1-5.2 Sound Song http://www.teachtsp.com/products/productextras/scisci/soundlyrics.html Lyrics are on screen for reading while the song is sung. 1-5.3 Stereo Hanger http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/stereohanger.html Simple directions to make a stereo hanger so students can hear the vibrations sound makes. They can even send their results into the web page to be posted. 1-5.3 String Telephone http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/stringtelephone.html Directions for making a telephone out of paper cups and string. The students can send their results in to the web page to be posted. 1-5.3 Houghton Mifflin: Vocabulary Games http://www.eduplace.com/cgibin/ Interactive online crossword puzzles and matching definitions with words for science vocabulary on sound and motion are some of the games available at this site. 1-5.1, 1-5.2, 1.5-3 New York Philharmonic Kid Zone Page 5 of 18
http://www.nyphilkids.org/lockerroom/main.phtml? Interactive web site that allows students to choose an instrument, read about it, and listen to it. 1-5.3 Suggested Literature Pipe, Jim. (2002) What does a wheel do? Copper Beech Books/Millbrook Library ISBN: 0-7613-2722-3; Paperback ISBN 0-7613-1837-2 Questions are posed about how things move. Simple investigations are presented using ordinary materials to explore shapes, surfaces, and slopes. There are extensions in the Solve the Puzzle question that follows each explanation of why something works. Illustrations make directions clear. Busby, Peter. (2003) First to fly: how Wilbur and Orville Wright invented the airplane. Crown Publishing. Library ISBN 0-375-91287-8 Trade ISBN 0-375-81287-3 The Wright Brothers were introduced to flight via a flying toy their father gave them. This book chronicles how Wilbur and Orville were destined for a place in history. It features colorful illustrations and side bars that bring the Wright Brothers and their work to life. Lexile Level: 990L. Glass, Andrew. (2003) The wondrous whirligigs: The Wright Brothers first flying machine. Holiday House. ISBN 0-8234-1717-4 The Wright Brothers modify a flying toy. They displayed attributes that help inventors such as curiosity, determination, and enthusiasm. Cobb, Vicki. (2004) I fall down. HarperCollins Publishers. Library ISBN 0-688-17843-X Trade ISBN 0-688-17842-1 This physical science book introduces young children to the concepts of weight and gravity. Page 6 of 18
There are many real-life examples that the child could easily do at home. Lexile Level: 570L Parkes, Brenda. (1998) Push or pull? New York: Newbridge Publishing. ISBN 1-56784-904-0 This simple book has photographs illustrating each concept of push and pull. The illustrations are of children doing everyday things. Medearis, Angela Shelf. (1999) Sounds All Around. New York: Newbridge Publishing. ISBN: 1-56784-495-2 Suggested Data Streaming Video http://www.scetv.org/education/streamlines See your school s media specialists for User ID and User Password. Also, you may call Ms. Donna Thompson at ETV at 803-737- 3322 for a User ID and User Password. How Things Move Students view a variety of objects doing different types of motion. 16:00 minutes long 1-5.4 Sound: A First Look How is Sound Made? Viewers watch as several everyday items are moved in a way that creates vibration. They can see the object vibrate to discover that what makes sound. 2:29 minutes long 1-5.3 Sound: A First Look How Vocal Cords Make Sounds A boy feels his throat as he makes noise to feel the vibrations. He also releases air out of a balloon to feel the vibrations. 00:38 seconds long Page 7 of 18
1-5.3 The Wonder of Sound Sound and Movement A vibraphone is used to demonstrate that all sound comes from vibration. 1:28 minutes long 1-5.3 The Wonder of Sound Vibration Musical instruments are used to demonstrate how vibrations create sound. 1:57 minutes long 1-5.3 The Magic School Bus in the Haunted House Sound Vibration The class is in a scary mansion to do a concert. They learn that all sounds come from vibration. 2:57 minutes long 1-5.3 Stage One Science: Sounds O.K. Understanding How Sound is Made This clip explores the concept that all sound is made by vibration. Using common household items, students create sound makers and identify the different ways to make sounds. 2:36 minutes long 1-5.3 Supporting Content Web Sites SC Standard Support Document 3 Water Observable First Grade District Adopted Textbook Spartanburg School District Two Instructional Resources-Grade 1 2 Weeks Page 8 of 18
properties of water. Location of water on Earth. Additional Support: Olien, R. (2005). First Facts Water All Around: Sources of Water. Manheto, MN: Capstone Press. ISBN: 0736837000 This book discusses the many places water can be found, such as oceans, seas, lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. 1-4.1, 1-4.5 This is Our World Land and Water This segment of the video looks at a map of the world and identifies the land and water. Land and Water - 1:12 to 4:07 1-4.5 Water: A First Look Where is the Earth s Water? This segment discusses the different places that water is found on the Earth. Where is the Earth s Water? 0:46 to 2:48 1-4.1, 1-4.5 How Special is Our Water? 4 Earth Materials Composition of This segment discusses the locations and properties of water on Earth. How Special is Our Water? 7:16 to 9:18 1-4.1, 1-4.4, 1-4.5 Supporting Content Web Sites SC Standard Support Document First Grade District Adopted Textbook Spartanburg School District Two Instructional Resources-Grade 1 3 Weeks Page 9 of 18
the Earth. Classifying rocks and sand by attribute. Comparing soil samples. Materials used for building structures. Additional Support: Supporting Content Web Sites FOSS http://www.fossweb.com/modulesk-2/pebblessandandsilt/index.html This site has an interactive game for students to search for earth materials in the everyday world, a photo gallery, related websites, and an Ask a Scientist section. 1-4.1, 1-4.6 USGS http://education.usgs.gov/ This site has educational resources from the U.S. Geological Society, including online resources, maps, and lessons. 1-4.1 through 1-4.6 Note: Some information too advanced for students; appropriate for teacher background information. Suggested Literature Firestone, M. (2005). First Facts Materials: Rock. Manheto, MN: Capstone Press. ISBN: 0736826513 This book covers the types of rocks, how rock is harvested and what rock is used for. 1-4.1, 1-4.2, 1-4.6 Oxlade, C. (2002). Materials, Materials, Materials: Rock. Chicago: Heinemann Library. ISBN: 1588105857 This book discusses where rock comes from and how it is used. 1-4.1, 1-4.2, 1-4.6 Page 10 of 18
Rosinsky, N. (2003). Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books. ISBN: 1404800158 This book helps students learn to observe and classify rocks. 1-4.1, 1-4.2 Rosinsky, N. (2003). Dirt: The Scoop on Soil. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books. ISBN: 1404800123 This book covers the nature, uses, and importance of soil, as well as the many forms of life it supports. 1-4.1, 1-4.3, 1-4.6 Oxlade, C. (2002). Materials, Materials, Materials: Soil. Chicago: Heinemann Library. ISBN: 1588105873 This book discusses what soil is made of, what living things are found in soil, and how soil can be used. 1-4.1, 1-4.3, 1-4.6 Richardson, A. (2002). Soil. Manheto, MN: Capstone Press. ISBN: 0736809546 This book covers what soil is, the different types of soil, animals that make their home in the soil, and why plants need soil. 1-4.1, 1-4.3, 1-4.6 Oxlade, C. (2004). How We Use Rock. Chicago: Raintree. ISBN: 1410905977 This book covers the many uses of rock in the everyday world and the various properties that make them so useful. 1-4.6 Page 11 of 18
Ballard, C. (2005). How We Use Soil. Chicago: Raintree. ISBN: 1410908976 This book covers soil s properties and the many ways it can be used. 1-4.3, 1-4.6 Sheehan, T. (2005). City Science: Blocks of Rocks. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publishing. ISBN: 1595154116 This book looks at the common building materials of stone, cement, and brick. It takes students through each part of the process, starting with the quarry and ending with construction of streets, buildings, and statues. 1-4.6 Suggested Data Streaming Video Rocks: The Solid Earth Materials #1 This video discusses where rocks come from and many of their properties. Some segments go into more detail than is needed at this age level, but viewing individual segments makes things very choppy and disjointed. 20:00 1-4.1, 1-4.2, 1-4.6 This is Our World Land and Water This segment of the video looks at a map of the world and identifies the land and water. Land and Water - 1:12 to 4:07 1-4.5 Uses of Rocks and Minerals Building Materials and Glass, Transportation, Rocks that Don t Need to be Processed These segments examine how rocks are mined, processed, and constructed Page 12 of 18
5 Plants Characteristics and Needs of Plants Structures of Plants Types and Environments of Plants Plant Life Cycle into objects used in our everyday life. Building Materials and Glass 2:30 to 8:34, Transportation 8:35 to 9:37, Rocks that Don t Need to be Processed 11:54 to 12:38 1-4.6 Getting to Know Soil Soil Properties and Types This segment examines the properties and types of soil, including sand, clay, and loam. Soil Properties and Types 4:16 to 13:55 1-4.1, 1-4.3 Junior Environmental Scientist: Our Special Place in Space Supporting Content Web Sites SC Standard Support Document Foss Kit: New Plants First Grade District Adopted Textbook Spartanburg School District Two Instructional Resources-Grade 1 Additional Support: Supporting Content Web Sites SC Standard Support Document BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/growing_plants.shtml This website simulates plant growth by allowing the student to water the plant to see growth. It also gives a diagram of the major structures of the plants. 1-2.1; 1-2.2 University of Illinois Extension http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1f.html This site identifies the parts of edible plants and their traits while providing activities for use in the classroom. This site could be navigated by students 4 Weeks Page 13 of 18
with minimal teacher guidance. 1-2.3 Living Things: Families http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/classify/classify.html Teachers can visit this site for information to help answer student questions regarding plant classification, characteristics and physical traits. 1-2.3 Note: Some information is too advanced for students; appropriate for teacher background information. University of Illinois Extension http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/ This site takes students through the life cycle of plants as well as the identifying the parts of plants. Teacher guidance is required for navigation and understanding. 1-2.2; 1-2.4 Blue Planet Biomes http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/plants.htm Pictures of plants in various regions can be found on this site. Students can view the pictures and make determinations about plants and their specific environments. This site will require teacher guidance and explanation but the pictures and environments are worth the time. 1-2.5 Note: Some information is too advanced for students; appropriate for teacher background information. Plants and Our Environment http://library.thinkquest.org/3715/ This site is for teachers who need to brush up on their understanding of plant characteristics and their environments. There are good links that give basic information. Page 14 of 18
1-2.6 Note: Some information is too advanced for students; appropriate for teacher background information. What are Adaptations? http://www.fairchildgarden.org/eduprofdev/what_are_adaptations.html This site is for teachers to brush up on their knowledge of characteristics of plants. This site provides examples and illustrations of plants with specific adaptations. 1-2.6 Note: Some information is too advanced for students; appropriate for teacher background information. Suggested Literature Blackaby, Susan. (2003). Plant plumbing: a book about roots and stems. Minnesota: Picture Window Books. ISBN: 1-40480-109-X Lexile Level: Reading Level: 2.5 This book provides illustrations of what stems do, the structures of stems and how stems and roots help plants survive. 1-2.2 Saunders-Smith, Gail. (1998). Stems. Missouri: Pebble Books. ISBN: 1-56065-772-3 Lexile Level: 280 Reading Level: 1.9 This book describes the different stems and roots of flowers. 1-2.2 Royston, Angela. (1999). Flowers, fruits and seeds. Chicago: Heinemann Library. ISBN: 1-57572-822-2 Lexile Level: Page 15 of 18
Reading Level: 4.2 This book introduces flowers, fruits and seeds through illustrations to show how plants reproduce. 1-2.2 Sekido, Isamu. (1993). Fruits, roots, and fungi: plants we eat. Minnesota: Lerner Publications. ISBN: 0-8225-2902-5 Lexile Level: Reading Level: 4.3 This book uses illustrations to show edible parts of plants. 1-2.3 Saudners-Smith, Gail. (1988). Seeds. Minnesota: Captsone Press. ISBN: 1-56065-771-5 Lexile Level: 240 Reading Level This book uses simple photographs to depict the types of flower seeds, how they travel and grow. 1-2.4 Ganeri, Anita. (2005). Plant life cycles. Chicago: Heinemann Library. ISBN: 1-40345-896-0 Lexile Level: Reading Level: 1.7 This book examines the patterns of the life cycles of plants beginning with seeds and bulbs. 1-2.4 Spilsbury, Louise. (2006). Where do plants grow? Chicago: Heinemann. ISBN: 1-40347-362-5 Lexile Level: Reading Level: 3.2 This book examines various habitats around the world for plants. 1-2.5 Branigan, Carrie. (2006). All kinds of plants. Minnesota: Smart Apple Media. ISBN: 1-58340-610-7 Page 16 of 18
Lexile Level: Reading Level: 2.0 This book provides illustrations of plants, plant varieties, and physical characteristics. 1-2.6 Suggested Data Streaming Videos How Plants Grow ETV Streamline This video discusses plant parts such as stems, leaves and roots. This video addresses plant habitats and adaptation that allow plants to grow in various locations. Entire Video 0:00 19:00 1-2.2; 1-2.3; 1-2.4; 1-2.5; 1-2.6 Plant Habitats Around the World ETV Streamline This video shows various types of plants in different biome locations such as the rainforest and desert. The video discusses the basics needs of plants and the adaptations that plants make in order to survive. Entire Video 0:00 22:00 1-2.1; 1-2.5 Plant Parts We Eat: Leaves and Flowers ETV Streamline This video segment does a very good job of explaining the parts of plants that are edible including, almonds, apples, carrots and artichokes. Plant Parts: Roots, Stems, Leaves, Flowers, Fruit and Seeds 0:00 1:36 1-2.2; 1-2.3 Plant Lifecycles ETV Streamline This video shows the germination and pollination processes as well as the lifecycle of several plants. Entire Video 0:00 20:00 1-2.4 Page 17 of 18
Debbie Greenthumb: Where Plants Come From ETV Streamline These video segments discuss how seeds are produced. The second segment discusses how flowers are produced. Where do seeds come from? 8:19 9:11 Plant Reproduction: Flower Parts and Pollen 9:11-11:35 1-2.4 Desert Habitats ETV Streamline This video segment discusses how plants can survive in the desert due to its stems, roots, leaves and flowers. What is a Habitat 0:00 0:36 What is a Desert 0:36 2:24 Plants Survive in the Desert 8:28 10:52 1-2.5, 1-2.6 Page 18 of 18