Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment September (assessment ongoing) Intro. LessonWhat is a Scientist? Page What is a Scientist? Camera SWK #4Take pictures of the students being scientists. Display pictures. September (assessment ongoing) Growing and Changing Height and Weight Landmarks Page 32 & 34 Timelines Parent Letter (Page 32) Star of the week? (optional) Record sheet of Height and Weight Sept/May ES #3 LS #3 Timelines/Star of week Pictures – Kids present to class Completed Weight/Height sheet OctoberMy BodyMy Five Senses Page Smelly Candle (smell) Feather in a bag (touch) Picture of somewhere familiar – school,classroom,etc (see) Salt, Sugar (taste) Stuff in a container to shake & guess (hearing) Clipboard & Recording sheets My Five Senses SI #3 #4 ST #3 SI #1 #2 Observation Discussion Recording Sheets

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment October & November Collections from Nature Seek, Find & Share (71) Think & Wonder (72) Explore Form & Texture (73) Sort & Classify (77) Guess & Count (82) Large bin to hold nature items from home Going on a Leaf Hunt (optional – extra) –Kids do nature walk at home or school – collect items Rock- Living/Nonliving Parent Letter – Collect Leaves (see material options on pg 73-74) Camera Magnifying glasses LS #1 #6 SWK #3 SI #1 #2 #3 #6 ST #1 PS #3 Center Exploration with Nature Collection (sort and classify) Display picture of students explorations with nature October & November Collections from Nature Weigh & Measure (78) Balance, connecting cubes Record sheet Magnifying glasses SI #3,7,8 ST #3 Record Sheet Center Exploration with Nature Collection November * Find out when the full moon will happen this month! N/A (not in book) Observing the Sky – discussion with kids about ES #1 – they will record at home Record sheet Picture of moon ES #1 Record sheet Discussion

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment December & January Dirt, Sand & Water Open Ended Exploration Page 132 Sand, Dirt and Water Tools (sifter, shovel,etc) Sand table/large containers for tables SWK #1,4 ST #3 SI #3 Center Exploration December & January Dirt, Sand & Water Water: A Closer Look Page 137 Container of water Chart paper - KWL Water table/large containers for tables KWL Signs (optional) ES #3 ST #3 SI #3 Chart Paper- KWL December & January Dirt, Sand & Water Water: How It Changes Page 139 Ice Cubes, snow (optional) Containers Water Thermometer Chart Paper ES #3 ST #3 SI #3 Chart Paper- KWL December & January Dirt, Sand & Water Adding Water (Extra Prep Time Needed) Page 141 See materials on 141 Chart Paper SI #1 #2,3,7,10 SWK #1,2 ST #3 Chart Paper - KWL

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment December & January Dirt, Sand & Water Mixing and Unfixing (Extra Prep Time needed) Page 143 See Materials on Page 143 Chart Paper ES #3 SI #3,7 ST #3 Chart Paper - KWL December & January Dirt, Sand & Water Sinking and Floating (Extra Prep Time needed) Page 145 See Materials on Page 145 For Center Exploration: marbles, sponge, coins, bar of soap, paper clips, small paper cup Sand/water table or Big tubs Chart Paper Record Sheet –Copy double sided SI #1 2,3,10 SWK #1,2 ST #3 Chart Paper – KWL Center Exploration Sink/Float Prediction Record Sheet FebruaryClass PetInitial Encounter Observational Drawing (optional class research project about the pet – kids do at home and present to the class) Page 46 & 49 THE PET- Let your SEEDS Building Rep know a few weeks ahead of time when you need it! Observation Log – copy cover – staple like a book onto blank pages KWL Chart Paper about Class Pet ES #2 SI #5 SWK #3 Class Pet Observation Log KWL Chart Paper Optional – Research Project

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment FebruaryClass PetDaily Pet Care Page 47 Pet material – food, etc LS #1 SWK #3 ST#3 Observation FebruaryClass PetWeigh and Measure the Class Pet Growth and Change Page 50 Non-Standard Units of Measurement Balance Growth Chart Record Sheet – make own on chart paper A House for a Hermit Crab (if pet is Hermit Crab) - optional SI #3,7,8,5 SWK #3 ST #3 LS #6 Growth Chart Record Sheet (chart paper w/ header) FebruaryClass Pet Body Form and Function Page 58 Chart Paper for Venn Diagram – compare/contrast animal & human characteristics Non-fiction books about class pet LS #3 5 Venn Diagram FebruaryClass Pet Related Animals Page 56 Chart Paper for Venn Diagram – compare/contrast animal characteristics Non-fiction books about class pet LS #4 Venn Diagram

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment March/AprilConstructionsFree Explorations Page 97 Blocks, Legos, tinker toys, etc (store bought building toys) PS #1 ST #3 Observation March/AprilConstructionsStrong Structures Page 109 Chart Paper Building a House (book that came with series) SI #1, 2,3,10 SWK #1,2 ST #3 Discussion March/AprilConstructions Marshmallow & Toothpick construction Page 111 Mini Marshmallows, toothpicks (rounded), small paper plates (to put structure on w/ name) PS #1 SI #1,2,3,10 SWK #1,2 ST #3 Observation Product March/AprilConstructionsPulleys Page 103 Pulley (small & red – came with kit), string, small basket (optional), small objects to lift Picture of real pulleys or books PS #4,5Observation Exploration

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment March/AprilConstructionsBridges Page Types of Bridges Pictures (came w/ series) Additional pictures of bridges Blocks, string (for suspension bridge) PS #1 SI #3 Discussion Exploration March/AprilConstructionsLevers Page 104 Blocks, pictures, yard stick, sand, objects to lift SI #1, 2,3,10 SWK #1,2 ST #3 Discussion Exploration March/AprilConstructionsBuilding with Many Materials Page 99 Recycled Materials from home to build with (boxes, string, plastic bottles, fabric, etc) Tape, glue, etc PS #1&2 ST #1, 2&3 SI #1, 2,3,10 SWK #1,2 Observations & Discussion Product

Time Frame UnitLessonMaterialsIndicatorsAssessment Year LongReadingWhen sharing books with children, point out how the author gives plants/animals characteristics they really do not have (talking flowers, etc) Harcourt Books: Theme 3 Warthogs in the Kitchen & The Crayon Box that Talked. LS #2Discussion WeatherCircle TimeWeather Graphing Daily Weather GraphES #4 & 5 SI #9 Discussion Produced monthly weather graphs Year LongAll UnitsSid the Science Kid Utilize SID THE SCIENCE KID on pbskids.org (kid with purple hair) AWESOME videos and activities for every topic we cover! Great for smart board or computer lab!