[First Grade Science Units]
[First Grade Science Units]
Students learn that engineers look to nature to solve problems, a phenomenon known as Biomimicry. They begin exploring this concept by gaining a better understanding of plant and animal structures, functions, and behaviors. Students then use this knowledge to design a solution to a human problem.
Students will plan and conduct investigations with a variety of materials to further their understanding of the properties of light and sound. They will construct explanations by providing evidence for a claim. They will use this knowledge to design a device that uses sound or light to communicate.