Kindergarten- Second Grade Lessons and Resources Strong Literacy Components, Ambitious Science Teaching Project, Includes Slides to Advocate for Science NFTI- Nonfiction Text and Inquiry Based Science, PPS- Picture Perfect Science/STEM |
Kindergarten
Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science |
K.ESS.1: Weather changes are long-term and short-term. Wind NFTI/ V.Willett | K.LS.1 & 2: Living things have specific characteristics and traits, which influence their survival. Animal Traits NFTI | K.PS.2: Some objects and materials can be made to vibrate and produce sound. Let's Drum PPS Ansberry/Morgan Modifications PPS/ V.Willett |
First Grade |
Earth and Space Science 1.ESS.1: The sun is the principal source of energy. Sunlight Warms the Earth NFTI/ V. Willett Also 1.PS.1 1.ESS.2: Water on Earth is present in many forms. | Life Science 1.LS.1 Living things have basic needs, which are
met by obtaining materials from the physical
environment. Seeds NFTI/ V. Willett | Physical Science 1.PS.1: Properties of objects and materials can change. Energy J. Fields Also 1.ESS.1 1.PS.2: Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. Pushes, Pulls, and Playgrounds NFTI/ V. Willett |
Second Grade |
Earth and Space Science 2.ESS.2: Water is present in the atmosphere. The Case of the Disappearing Puddle NFTI/ V. Willett The Incredible Journey- Project Wet Modifications H.Allen |
Additional Resources |
Includes:
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