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Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 1

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 1

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in first grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Earth: Geology/Features
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize geological features.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Geological Properties Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish among earth materials using their observable characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.10.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Identify/Properties
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that a variety of earth materials exist which have properties that can be measured and observed.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.10.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Observe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Changes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the various changes to the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 11, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sun: Identify/Heat/Light
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the sun provides a main source of heat and light for the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.14.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Instruments: Objects/Identify/Sky
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that there are instruments for observing objects in the sky during the day and at night.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Instruments: Astronomical Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.7.1.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Recognize/Beneficial
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize the ways in which the earth's resources are beneficial to man.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Objects/Identify/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify and distinguish that different objects appear in the sky during the day and at night.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishments 1.7.1, 1.7.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Moon/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the closest object in the sky to the earth is the moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, 1.7.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 11, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Sun: Position/Survey/Show/Day
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) survey and show the position of the sun at different times during the day.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sun Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.7.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Change/Recognize/Daily/Seasonal
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that weather constantly changes and recognize daily and seasonal changes in weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Change Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishments 1.8.1, 1.8.1. a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Instrument/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that weather components can be measured and recognize the appropriate instrument used to measure temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Instruments: Weather Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishments 1.8.2, 1.8.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Patterns/Describe/Seasonal
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe seasonal weather patterns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Patterns Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.8.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Recognize/Relate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that temperature, wind conditions, and precipitation are associated with weather and relate these conditions with different types of weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishments 1.8.2, 1.8.2. a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Patterns/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that events in the universe occur in predictable patterns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.7.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/sci_tech.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/pearthnspace.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.wrsd.net/scienceearthspacegrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.erin.utotonto.ca/~astro/ngrade1.htm, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Web Sites, Resources [On-line].  
- www.e-bus.com/science/actk-1.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
  

Life Science
The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues.

    Animals & Plants: Environments/Analy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the interactions among plants, animals, and their environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.2.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/teachers/lplifescience.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachers-connect.net, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Links, Resources [On-line].  
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.landmarks4schools.org, Teaching Strategies [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, curriculum Links [On-line].  
  
    Animals & Plants: Different/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify how plants and animals of the same kind can be different from one another.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Animals and Plants Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.5.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/teachers/lplifescience.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachers-connect.net, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Links, Resources [On-line].  
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.landmarks4schools.org, Teaching Strategies [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, curriculum Links [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Adaptation/Identify/Traits
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that living things have certain traits that enable them to adapt to specific environments and carry out basic life processes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.5.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/teachers/lplifescience.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachers-connect.net, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Links, Resources [On-line].  
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.landmarks4schools.org, Teaching Strategies [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, curriculum Links [On-line].  
  
    Environment: Differentiate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate between water and land environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/teachers/lplifescience.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachers-connect.net, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Links, Resources [On-line].  
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.landmarks4schools.org, Teaching Strategies [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, curriculum Links [On-line].  
  
    Instruments: Magnifiers/Survey/Parts
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) survey smaller parts of larger objects, using magnifiers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Instruments: Life Science Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 1, Learning Accomplishment 1.1.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/teachers/lplifescience.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachers-connect.net, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.mcpss.com/trip/science.html, Links, Resources [On-line].  
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.landmarks4schools.org, Teaching Strategies [On-line].  
- www.stam.mb.ca/grade_1.htm, curriculum Links [On-line].  
  
    Living Things: Habitats/Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that various living things live in various habitats.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Habitats Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 11, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kiddyhouse.com/teachers/lplifescience.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.lessonplansearch.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachers-connect.net, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.canteach.ca/elementary/life.html, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://kingsnet.kings.k12.ca.us.kcoe/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Science Activity Manual [On-line].  
- www.members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/scires1.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/elem.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].