Lessons

Reading

1.1.5.3  Identify the impact that illustrations have on content, meaning, and style of a text

1.1.8.2  Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases in informational text

Writing

1.2.2.1  Write routinely, through a combination of writing, drawing and speaking

1.2.4.1  Write to state a personal opinion and provide one or two reasons for the opinion

Science

1E.2.2.1.1 Use quantitative data to identify and describe patterns in the amount of time it takes for Earth processes to occur and determine whether they occur quickly or slowly.  (P: 5, CC: 7, CI: ESS1) 

1E.4.1.2.1  Construct an argument with evidence to evaluate multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.* (P: 7, CC: 7, CI: ESS2, ETS2)  

1E.4.2.1.1  Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.* (P: 8, CC: 4, CI: ESS3) 

2E.4.2.1.1  Obtain and use information from multiple sources to identify where water is found on Earth. (P: 8, CC: 1, CI: ESS2) 

Value-Added

Analyzer:  Use technology and/or inquiry notebooks to record and analyze data

Collector:  Collect data from the prairie, lake, outdoor classrooms, and garden

Collector:  Use technology to collect data

Evaluator:  Reflect on own ideas and learning

Evaluator: Use evidence to critique others' ideas

Music

Analyze and construct interpretations of artistic work

Physical Education

Differentiate between foods to eat often, foods to eat some of the time, and foods to eat in moderation

Identify physical activities that can enhance good health.

Multilingual Learners

Interpret scientific informational texts

Construct scientific explanations