1st & 2nd Grades
1st & 2nd Grades
Water and Weather!
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We will dive into nature’s most dynamic stories. Through observation and hands-on inquiry, our scientifically curious 1st and 2nd graders will explore how water travels in an endless loop—from evaporation to condensation, precipitation, and collection—in the magical water cycle.
They’ll investigate cloud types and learn how to interpret the sky’s changing canvas, discovering clues that hint whether rain, snow, or even a storm might be on the horizon. The unit will gently introduce the wonder and science of severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes—sparked by real phenomena like billowing clouds or sudden shifts in wind and rain.
Through storytelling, experiments (think “water cycle in a bag” or “DIY tornado in a jar”), videos, and creative activities, students become weather-watchers and water detectives—growing their skills in observation, prediction, and scientific reasoning.
1st & 2nd Grades
1st & 2nd Grades
Botany
Our young scientists step into the vibrant world of plants—from tiny seeds to towering trees. Through hands-on exploration, your gifted learners will uncover how plants live, grow, and help us every day.
Over the coming weeks, students will:
Investigate the parts and life cycle of plants—watch seeds germinate, explore roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, and observe how plants transform the world around them.
Engage with the science of photosynthesis and pollination, learning how plants make their own food and reproduce with the help of pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Experiment with real botanical activities, such as germinating seeds, dissecting them, creating leaf skeletons or transpiration demonstrations, and drawing plant parts—including seeds and flowers.
Learn and apply botany vocabulary—words like "photosynthesis," "pollination," "stamen," and "soil"—used correctly to build precise scientific language skills.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed for gifted young learners, incorporating inquiry-based challenges that invite them to wonder, investigate, and reflect—mirroring the structure of the acclaimed "Budding Botanists" unit, a life science program for advanced 1st and 2nd graders that emphasizes systems thinking, experimentation, independent investigation, and real-world problem solving.
Students will also maintain a Plant Journal, sketching plant growth, noting observations, and tracking discoveries—helping develop both scientific thinking and expressive skills.
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