2nd Grade STEAM
8:30 - 9:15 Room 25
10:50 - 10:45 Room 13
Tuesdays
Aug 20 - Dec 3rd
(6 weeks)
Aug - Sep
Physical Science
Solids and Liquids
Investigation 2: Liquids
Part 3: Liquid Level
Part 4: Puddles
Investigation 3: Bits and Pieces
Part 1: Solids in Containers
Part 3: Solids in Bottles
Part 4: Beads and Screens
Part 5: Spills
Investigation 4: Solids, Liquids, and Water
Part 1: Solids and Water
Part 2: Liquids and Water
Part 3: Toothpaste Investigation
Part 4: Changing Properties
(4 Weeks)
October
LIFE SCIENCE
Insects and Plants
Investigation 1: Mealworms
Part 1: Mealworms
Part 2: Larva, Pupa, Adult
Part 3: Life Cycle
Investigation 2: Brassica Seeds
Part 1: Planting Brassica Seeds
Part 2: Observing Brassica Growth
Part 3: Plant Life Cycle
Part 4: Planting Outdoors
Investigation 3: Milkweed Bugs
Part 1: Eggs
Part 2: Habitats
Part 3: Growing Milkweed Bugs
Part 4: Insect Search
Investigation 4: Silkworms
Part 1: Eggs and Larvae
Part 2: Silkworm Structures
Part 3: Pupae and Adults
Part 4: Plant Eaters
Investigation 5: Butterflies
Part 1: Caterpillars
Part 2: Chrysalises
Part 3: Adult Butterflies
Part 4: Flower Powder
(4 Weeks)
November/December
EARTH AND SPACE
SCIENCE
Pebbles Sand and Silt
Investigation 1: First Rocks
Part 1: Three Rocks
Part 2: Washing Three Rocks
Part 3: First Sorting
Part 4: Start a Rock Collection
Part 5: Sorting Activities
Investigation 2: River Rocks
Part 1: Screening River Rocks
Part 2: River Rocks By Size
Part 3: Sand and Silt
Part 4: Exploring Clay and Landforms
Investigation 3: Using Rocks
Part 1: Rocks in Use
Part 2: Observing Sandpaper
Part 3: Sand Sculptures
Part 4: Clay Beads
Part 5: Making Bricks
Investigation 4: Soil and Water
Part 1: Homemade Soil
Part 2: Local Soil
Part 3: Natural Sources of Water
Part 4: Land and Water
5th Grade STEAM
8:15-9:15 Room 20
9:25-10:25 Room 16
1:15-2:15 Room 21
Wednesdays
Aug 20 - Dec 3rd
Unit 1
Phyical
Life Science*
(6 weeks)
Web of Life
8/21-9/29
STEAM Lab:
FOSS Investigations Investigations
Reading
P. 261-262
Reading
P. 263-266
267-271
IV-Investigation 2
Animal Nutrition
Reading
P.272-273
V-Investigation 3
Transport System
Reading
274-296
Mystery Science-In Classroom with the teachers:
Lesson 1: Food Chains, Producers, & Consumers
Lesson 2: Matter & Plant Growth
Lesson 3:Decomposers & Matter Cycle
Lesson 4:Decomposers, Nutrients,& Matter Cycle
Lesson 5:
Ecosystems & Matter Cycle
Lesson 6:
Protecting Environments
Lesson 7: Food Webs & Flow of Energy
Reading Science Book: Living Systems (Reciprocal Teaching)
Investigation 1:
Systems 243-258
Investigation 2:
Nutrient Systems
261-272
Investigation 3: Transport Systems 274-296
Investigation 4:
Sensory Systems
298-314
Health Integration
Health Chapter 3
Growth and Development
B4-B26
Unit 2
Earth and Sun
Watery Planet
10/2-11/3 (4 Weeks)
STEAM Lab”
Foss Investigations
Mystery Science-In Classroom with the teachers:
Lesson 1: Hydrosphere and Water Distribution
Lesson 2:
How much salt is in the ocean?
Lesson 3:
Groundwater as a Natural Resource
Lesson 4:
Water Cycle
Lesson 5
Natural Disasters and Engineering
Reading Science Book: (Reciprocal Teaching)
Investigation 3
Earth’s Atmosphere 167-178
Investigation 4 Heating Earth 181-198
Investigation 5 Water Planet 206-230
Unit 3
Earth and Sun
(8 Weeks)Investigatio
Spaceship Earth
11/6-12/15 (Lesson 1-5)
1 / 8 -1/26 (Lesson 6-8)
STEAM Lab:
Foss Investigations
Mystery Science-In Classroom with the teachers:
Lesson 1:
Day, Night and Earth Rotation
Lesson 2:Earth’s Rotation & Daily Shadow Patterns
Lesson 3: Seasonal Changes & Shadow Length
Lesson 4: Seasonal Patterns & Earth’s Orbit
Lesson 5: Moon Phases, Lunar Cycle
Lesson 6: Solar System & Sun Brightness
Lesson 7: Gravity
Lesson 8: Star Brightness & Habitable Planets
Reading Science Book: (Reciprocal Teaching)
Investigation 1: The Sun 89-94
Investigation 2: Planetary System
100-163
Unit 4
Mixtures and Solutions (5 weeks)
Chemical Magic
1/29-3/01
STEAM Lab:
Foss Investigations
Mystery Science-In Classroom with the teachers:
Lesson 1: Conservation of Matter
Lesson 2: Dissolving & Particulate Nature of Matter
Lesson 3:Properties of Matter: Acids
Lesson 4: Chemical Reactions
Lesson 5: Gasses & Particle Models
Reading Science Book: (Reciprocal Teaching)
Investigation 1:Separating Mixtures 5-18
Investigation 2: Developing Models 20-25
Investigation 3: Concentration 28-43
Investigation 4: Reaching Saturation
44-64
3rd Grade STEAM
8:20 - 9:20 Room 14
9:20 - 10:20 Room 23
11:20 - 12:00 Room 15
4th Grade STEAM
1:15 - 1:55 Room 19
Thursdays
Aug 20 - Dec 3rd
Physical Science
Motion and Matter
Aug - Mid October
FOSS
Investigation 1: Forces
Part 2: Magnetic-Force Investigation
Part 3: More about Forces
Reading: E-book
pp. 3-15
Investigation 2: Patterns and Motion
Part 1: Wheel-and-Axle System
Part 2: Predicting Motion of New Systems
Part 3: Twirly Birds
Part 4: Tops
Reading: E-book
pp. 16-21
Investigation 3: Engineering
Part 1: From Here to There
Part 3: Investigating Start Position
Part 4: Cart Tricks
Reading: E-book
pp. 22 - 45
Investigation 4: Mixtures
Part 1: Mixing Solids and Liquids
Part 2: Reactions
Part 3: Metric Field Day
Reading: E-book
pp. 46 - 58
Investigation by Mr. Steffes:
Roller Coaster with steel ball & magnet to launch
Earth Science
Water and Climate
Mid-Oct. - December
FOSS
Investigation 1: Water Observations
Part 1: Drops of Water
Part 2: Water on a Slope
Part 3: Soaking Sponges
Part 4: Water in Nature
Reading: E-book
pp. 3 - 15
Investigation 2: Hot Water, Cold Water
Part 1: Measuring Temperature
Part 2: Build a Thermometer
Part 3: Sinking and Floating Water
Part 4: Water as Ice
Reading: E-book
pp. 16 - 29
Investigation 3: Weather and Water
Part 1: Measuring Weather
Part 2: Evaporation
Part 3: Surface Area
Part 4: Evaporation Locations
Part 5: Condesation
Reading: E-book
pp. 30 - 47
Investigation 4: Seasons and Climate
Part 1: Climate Regions
Part 2: Wetlands for Food Control
Part 3: Conserving Water during Droughts
Part 4: Natural Resources
Part 5: Making Drinking Water Safe
Investigation by Mr. Steffes:
Life Science
Structures of Life
Mid-Jan -March
FOSS
Investigation 1: Origin of Seeds
Part 1: Seed Search
Part 2: The Sprouting Seed
Part 3: Seed Soak
Part 4: Seed Dispersal
Reading: E-book
pp. 3-21
Investigation 2: Growing Further
Part 1: Germination and Growth
Part 2: Life Cycle of the Bean
Part 3: Roots and Shoots
Reading: E-Book
pp. 22 - 33
Investigation by Mr. Steffes:
Life Science
Structures of Life
April-June
FOSS
Investigation 3: Meet the Crayfish
Part 1: Crayfish Structures
Part 2: Characteristics and Adaptations
Part 3: Territorial and Group Behaviors
Part 4: Comparing Animals
Part 5: Food Chains
Reading: E-Book
pp. 34 - 73
Investigation 4: Human Body
Part 1: Counting Bones
Part 2: Owl Pellets
Part 3: Joints and Muscles
Part 4: Fingerprints
Reading: E-Book
pp. 74 - 105
Investigation by Mr. Steffes:
4th Grade STEAM
10:50 - 11:45 Room 22
1:10 - 1:50 Room 18
Fridays
AUG 20 - DEC 3RD
(6 weeks)
Aug - Sep
Physical Science
Ciencias físicas
Electricity/ Energía
STEAM Lab:
Foss Investigations
Lectura p.1
Investigación 1- Circuts/ Circuitos P. 15-20
Investigación 2-
Investigación 4- Energy/Energía 67-75
Investigación 4- Potental/& Kinetic Energy
Potencial y cinética p.85-87
Potential and Kinetic Energy 2
Investigación 5- Alternative Sources of Electricity/ Fuentes alternativas p. 116-121
Reading
Investigation 1: Circuits, Video 2 P. 15-20
Investigation 2: Magnets P. 32-38
Investigation 4: Energy P. 67-75
Investigation 4: Potential and Kinetic Energy P. 85-87
Investigation 5: Alternative Sources of Electricity P. 116-121
What is energy?
Mystery Science- as needed
(4 Weeks)
October
Earth Science
Ciencias de la Tierra
Soils, Rocks, and Landforms/Suelos y Rocas
STEAM Lab
Foss Investigations
Lectura p.125
Investigación 1
Suelo p.129-140
Investigación 3
Sucedio tan rapido
p.164-175
Investigación 4
Donde vienen las rocas p. 193-199
Reading
Investigation 1: Soil
Erosion and P. 129-140
Investigation 3: It Happened So Fast!/ Earthquake
P. 164--175
Investigation 4: Where Do Rocks Come From? P. 193-199
Mystery Science- as needed
(4 Weeks)
November/December
Life Science
Ciencias biologicas
Environment/ Medio Ambiente
STEAM Lab:
Foss Investigations
Lectura
Investigación 1
Medio ambientes p.205-214
Investigación 2
Ecosistema p.234-243
Investigación 3
La historia del lago Mono
p.261-267
Investigación 3- Variation and Selection/ Variación y selección p.281-287
Reading
Investigation 1: Two Terrestrial Environments P. 205-214
Investigation 2: What Is An Ecosystem/Food Chains and Webs P. 234-243
Got Energy? Spinning a Food Web
Investigation 3: The Mono Lake Story P. 261-267
Investigation 3: Variation and Selection P. 281-287
Teach Engineering
Mystery Science- as needed