First Grade
Trimester ONe Project:
Science Big Idea-Inheritance and variations of traits
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Math Big Idea-Use nonstandard objects to measure length and represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
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Project Overview
Create a display showing variations of traits in pumpkins and the life cycle of a pumpkin.
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Trimester Two Project:
Science big ideaUse observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
(1-ESS1-1) |
math big ideaWork with addition and subtraction equations. Understanding the meaning of the equal sign. Understanding place value.
(1.OA.7, 1.NBT.2) |
Project overview
Students will create a pinpoint constellation.
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Trimester Three Project:
Science Big IdeaWaves and their applications. Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound
(1-PS4-1) |
Math big ideaRepresent and interpret data with up to three categories
(1MD-1) |
Project Overview
Using a tuning fork, count how many students hear the tuning fork when it is tapped. This will be done in several locations, the barn, the classroom, etc. Represent results using a graph; interpret results.
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