Units of Study

First Nine Weeks

Scientific Inquiry

First grade students will compare, classify and sequence numbers, sapes, texture, size, color, and motion using measurement.

First Graders will be scientific observers by:

using their five senses to:

• observe
• describe
• tell how something feels (texture-rough or smooth); weight (light or heavy)
• describe sounds
• taste and describe flavor (sweet, sour, bitter, salty).

First Graders will learn about What is a scientist?

Good Scientist:

• is an observer
• is a recorder
• classifies
• shares
• make predictions
• uses tools
• follows safety procedures

Unit 1-Earth Science

Sun and Moon

1-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the features of the sky and the patterns of the Sun and Moon.

1-3.1 Compare the features of the day and night sky.

It is essential for students to:

know that there are features that can be found in the day sky and in the night sky.

Day sky

• The day sky is when there is enough light from the Sun to see.
• The Sun is the only star seen in the day sky.
• Examples of features found in the day sky might include the Sun, the Moon, clouds, birds, or airplanes.

Night sky

• The night sky is when light from the sun can no longer be seen.
• Examples of features found in the night sky might include the Moon, clouds, airplanes, or stars.

1-3.2 Recall that the sun is a source of heat and light for the Earth.

It is essential for students to:

know that the Sun is a star in the sky that provides energy in the form of heat and light.

• The heat from the Sun provides warth for Earth.
• Without the Sun, Earth would be too cold to live on.
• The light from the Sun is needed by plants so that they can nake their own food.
• The Sun also provides light so we can see things around us.

1-3.3 Recognize that the Sun and the Moon appear to rise and set.

It is essential for students to:

know that because the Earth turns (rotates) the Sun and Moon appear to rise and set.

• The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day. It is lower in sky in the morning (sunrise) and in the evening (sunset).
• The Moon also appears to rise and set. It is lower in the sky during moonrise and moonset. However, moonrise or moonset can be seen during the day or night.

1-3.4 Illustrate changes in the Moon's appearance (including patterns over time).

It is essential for students to:

know the Moon's appearance changes over time.

• The moon is a ball of rock that moves around Earth.
• The Moon goes around Earth about once every month.
• The Moon does not make its own light.
• We see the Moonbecause the Sun's light shines on it.
• As the Moon moves around Earth, it appeaars to change shape. For example we can see the entire Moon, part of the Moon, or none of the moo,
• The appearance of the Moon changes shape in a regular pattern each month.