O’Neill Public Schools First Grade Science

First Grade Purpose Statement: All first grade students completing the science curriculum will identify and observe the similarities and differences among plants and animals. They will describe the importance of personal health. They will recognize the properties of magnets. They will observe the characteristics of earth’s materials.

S-1-1 Students will compare the characteristics of the earth’s soil and how water interacts with it.

1. Describe the different layers of earth’s surface: top, middle, and bottom.

2. Compare the different kinds of soil that compose the earth’s surface.

3. Examine the different components of soil.

4. Examine how water is absorbed by soil.

5. Summarize how water puddles seem to disappear.

S-1-2 Students will design a plan for one day showing the importance of personal health.

1. Categorize foods from each food group.

2. Select foods that make up a balanced meal.

3. Explain how regular exercise help keep the body healthy.

4. Describe habits of rest and sleep.

5. Identify good hygiene habits.

S-1-3 Students will show how magnets work.

1. Classify objects that are attracted by magnets and those that are not attracted by magnets.

2. Demonstrate that magnetic force can pass through certain materials.

3. Compare the strength of various magnets and various parts of magnets.

S-1-4 Students will decide which plants and animals belong in various habitats.

1. Students will identify and demonstrate the characteristics of plants and animals.

2. Give examples of plants and animals found in their environment.

3. Identify the parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves) and describe their functions.

4. Compare differences and similarities of various kinds of animals by habitats (such as: desert, wetlands, forest) covering and movement.

5. Compare various kinds of plants within their habitat.

S-1-5 Students will report on a scientist and his/her contribution.

1. Relate the biographies of scientists in class.

2. Give examples of scientists and their contributions.

3. Illustrate and describe a scientist and his/her contribution to human endeavor.