1st Grade Science Unit 5

Big Idea:

Many objects can be seen in the sky. The appearance of these objects can change.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

1.8(B) observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as the Moon, and stars, including the Sun

Focus TEKS

1.4(B) measure and compare organisms and objects using non-standard units.

1.8(C) identify characteristics of the seasons of the year and day and night

Ongoing TEKS

1.2(A-E) - The student is expected to: (A) ask questions, about organisms, objects, and events observed in the natural world; (B) plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations; (C) collect data and make observations using simple tools; (D) record and organize data using pictures, numbers and words; and (E) communication observations and provide reasons for explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations.

1.4(A) collect, record and compare information using tools, including computers, hand lenses, primary balances, cups, bowls, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, and safety goggles or chemical splash goggles, as appropriate; timing devices, non-standard measuring items; weather instruments such as demonstration thermometers and windsocks; and materials to support observations of habitats of organisms such as aquariums and terrariums.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will recognize the importance of safe practices to keep self and others safe and healthy
• I will plan and conduct simple investigations
• I will record and organize data
• I will identify characteristics of day and night
• I will describe what scientists do
• I will realize that scientists come from all backgrounds
• I will identify the role of technology in the work of scientists
• I will communicate observations and provide reasons for explanations from investigations
• I will make predictions based on observable patterns
• I will collect and compare information using notebooks, non-standard measurement tools and measuring items
• I will observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky
• I will communicate observations and provide reasons for explanations using student-generated data
• I will identify natural resources
• I will measure and compare objects using non-standard units

Essential Questions:

• What can we see in the sky?
• How does the sky seem to change?
• How does the sun seem to move?
• What can we find on earth?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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