Identify
the basic needs of plants and animals; Observe, record, and compare how the
physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs such as
stems carry water throughout the plant.
Previous Weeks:
Life Science: create 3D models of an insects life cycle using a variety of materials
Life Science: Insects – plan and conduct descriptive investigations such as how organisms grow –
Life Science: Insects – plan and conduct descriptive investigations such as how organisms grow – Milkweed Bugs, Butterflies
Life Science: Insects – plan and conduct descriptive investigations such as how organisms grow – Mealworms, Milkweed Bugs, Butterflies, Silkworms
Earth’s Resources – observe and describe rocks, distinguish between natural and manmade resources, explore the uses of plants, minerals, and air
Demonstrate that things can be done to materials to change their physical properties such as melting: How Water Can Change
Demonstrate that things can be done to materials to change their physical properties such as melting: How Water Can Change
Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words; ask questions about objects and events during observations and investigations – Air and Weather Unit: Wind Speed, Pinwheels, What Causes Seasons?, Bubbles in the Wind, The Night Sky, Comparing the Seasons, Measuring Rain, Weather Graphs, Balloon Rockets, Weather Calendar, Temperature, Clouds, Air is There, Air Under Water, Parachutes, Wind Vanes, Kites, Weather Graphs 2, Night Sky 2, The Moon, Other Objects in the Night Sky
Ask questions about organisms, objects, and events during observations and investigations. Distinguish between natural and manmade resources. Observe and describe rocks by size, texture, and color. Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words
Investigate the effects on an object by increasing or decreasing amounts of sound energy; observe and identify how magnets are used in everyday life
Investigate the effects on an object by increasing or decreasing amounts of light, heat, and sound energy
Classify and experiment with matter; demonstrate that things can be done to materials to change their physical properties
Compare changes in materials caused by heating and cooling.
Collect data from observations; Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words:
Rolling Spheres
Rolling Wheels
Zoomers and Twirlers
The Pencil Trick, Mobiles, and Tops
Trick Crayfish, Triangle and Arch
Demonstrate safe practices in the classroom; Learn about different tools in science.
