Week of December 12:

PreK3 & PreK4

GumDrop Changes in State
http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/melting-gumdrop-science-exploring-change-heat/

Listen to The GumDrop Tree

 Kindergarten

GumDrop Changes in State
http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/melting-gumdrop-science-exploring-change-heat/

Listen to The GumDrop Tree

1st Grade

Changes in State the Melted Snowman
http://www.thepartyanimal-blog.org/quick-easy-melted-snowman-ornament-craft/

Watch Frosty the Snowman

2nd Grade

Changes in State the Melted Snowman
http://www.thepartyanimal-blog.org/quick-easy-melted-snowman-ornament-craft/

Watch Frosty the Snowman

3rd and 4th Grade

Mrs. Claus Properties of Matter (Solubility Lab)

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Mrs. Claus Properties of Matter (Solubility Lab)   

Week of December 5:

PreK3 & PreK4

Review of States of Matter
https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/statesofmatter/

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Stocking Investigation

 Kindergarten

Review of States of Matter
https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/statesofmatter/

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Stocking Investigation

1st Grade

Review of States of Matter
https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/statesofmatter/

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Stocking Investigation

2nd Grade

Review of States of Matter
https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/statesofmatter/

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Stocking Investigation 
3rd and 4th Grade

Mrs. Claus Properties of Matter (Solubility Lab)

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Mrs. Claus Properties of Matter (Solubility Lab)   

Week of November 28:

PreK3 & PreK4

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Investigation

Twas the Three States of Matter...

Kindergarten

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Investigation

Twas the Three States of Matter...

1st Grade

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Investigation
http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/evscps.sci.phys.matter/whats-the-matter/

Twas the Three States of Matter...

2nd Grade

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Investigation
http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/evscps.sci.phys.matter/whats-the-matter/

Twas the Three States of Matter...

3rd and 4th Grade

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Investigation
https://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/statesofmatter/

Interactive Activity http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/ess05_img_waterphases/


Twas the Three States of Matter...

Kahoot! States of Matter
https://create.kahoot.it/?_ga=1.108299334.592701596.1480471930&deviceId=fc3744b9-282a-4f12-bd36-c57292d469fcR#quiz/1394e515-502c-4a54-80cf-7d5f304bb4cb

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Solids, Liquids and Gasses Investigation

Interactive Activity http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/ess05_img_waterphases/


Twas the Three States of Matter...

Kahoot! States of Matter
https://create.kahoot.it/?_ga=1.108299334.592701596.1480471930&deviceId=fc3744b9-282a-4f12-bd36-c57292d469fcR#quiz/1394e515-502c-4a54-80cf-7d5f304bb4cb

Week of November 14:

PreK3 & PreK4

 Morse Code - Decode the Thanksgiving Message


Kindergarten

Morse Code - Decode the Thanksgiving Message

 

1st Grade

Morse Code - Decode the Thanksgiving Message

History of Morse Code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNoOYeS0gs0

2nd Grade

Morse Code - Decode the Thanksgiving Message

History of Morse Code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNoOYeS0gs0

3rd and 4th Grade


Morse Code - Decode the Thanksgiving Message

Comparing Codes Worksheet

History of Morse Code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNoOYeS0gs0

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Morse Code - Decode the Thanksgiving Message

Comparing Codes Worksheet

History of Morse Code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNoOYeS0gs0

Week of November 7:

PreK3 & PreK4

 Tap Code Decoder

Kindergarten

Tap Code Decoder

 

1st Grade

Tap Code Scavenger Hunt

2nd Grade

Tap Code Scavenger Hunt

3rd and 4th Grade


Tap Code Scavenger Hunt

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Tap Code Scavenger Hunt

Week of October 31:

PreK3 & PreK4

Fossil Introductions https://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/fossils/

What type of Fossil?  Trace or Body

Kindergarten

Fossil Introductions https://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/fossils/

What type of Fossil?  Trace or Body

1st Grade

Fossil Introductions https://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/fossils/

What type of Fossil?  Trace or Body

2nd Grade

Fossil Introductions https://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/fossils/

What type of Fossil?  Trace or Body

3rd and 4th Grade


What type of Fossil?  Trace or Body

Fossil Word Salad/Round Robin Discussion

5th Grade & 6th Grade

What type of Fossil?  Trace or Body

Fossil Word Salad/Round Robin Discussion

Week of October 24:

PreK3 & PreK4
PBS Nature Cat's Colassal Fossil http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nature_cat_full_colossal_fossil/nature-cat-daisys-colossal-fossil/

Palentologist Coloring Page

Kindergarten

PBS Nature Cat's Colassal Fossil http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nature_cat_full_colossal_fossil/nature-cat-daisys-colossal-fossil/

Palentologist Coloring Page

1st Grade

Fascinating Fossil Terms 

How a Dinosaur Became a Fossil 
http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.fossilintro/how-a-dinosaur-became-a-fossil/ 

Reinforcement Steps of Fossilization Activity


2nd Grade

Fascinating Fossil Terms 

How a Dinosaur Became a Fossil 
http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.earthsys.fossilintro/how-a-dinosaur-became-a-fossil/ 

Reinforcement Steps of Fossilization Activity

3rd and 4th Grade

NO CLASS

5th Grade & 6th Grade

NO CLASS

Week of October 17:

PreK3 & PreK4
Outdoor Activity - Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt

Kindergarten

Outdoor Activity - Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt

1st Grade

Dauphin Island Sea Lab - Virtual Field Trip
or
Outdoor Activity - Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt  

 2nd Grade

Dauphin Island Sea Lab - Virtual Field Trip
or
Outdoor Activity - Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt  

3rd and 4th Grade

Make a Field Guide to Learn How to Use It
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/mnstep/activities/34512.html

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Make a Field Guide to Learn How to Use It
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/mnstep/activities/34512.html

Week of October 10:

PreK3 & PreK4

Introduction to Bones Video http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ssmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg

Types of Bones: Long Bones, Short Bones, Flat Bones,  Irregular Bones and Sesamoid
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/skeleton.swf

Color Code a few examples according to the Types of Bone


Kindergarten

Introduction to Bones Video http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ssmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg

Types of Bones: Long Bones, Short Bones, Flat Bones, Irregular Bones and Sesamoid
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/skeleton.swf

Color Code a few examples according to the Types of Bone
 
1st Grade

Finish Labeling Major Bones (one to two per region of the body)

Identify the Bones on a Skeleton Model

Skeletal System Interactive Activity http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/skeleton.swf

 2nd Grade

Finish Labeling Major Bones (one to two per region of the body)

Identify the Bones on a Skeleton Model

Skeletal System Interactive Activity http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester      

3rd and 4th Grade

Continue Packet on Bones---Read Article

Finish Labeling Major Bones Using Packet

Complete WordSearch on Bones

Complete the Bones Quiz http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ssquiz.html

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Continue Packet on Bones---Read Article

Finish Labeling Major Bones Using Packet

Complete WordSearch on Bones

Complete the Bones Quiz http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ssquiz.html

Week of October 3:

PreK3 & PreK4

Introduction--Lots to Learn Video on Bones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQoKiENkh4

Fun Facts about Bones http://www.brighthubeducation.com/preschool-lesson-plans/60161-teaching-about-the-human-body-and-the-five-senses-lesson/

Paper Model of How Bones Help Us

Color the Larger Bone Femur - Blue and the Smallest Bone the Stirrup - Red
http://healthfavo.com/human-skeleton-diagram.html
http://www.learnbones.com/wp-content/uploads/Ear_bones.jpg

Kindergarten


Introduction--Lots to Learn Video on Bones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQoKiENkh4

Fun Facts about Bones http://www.brighthubeducation.com/preschool-lesson-plans/60161-teaching-about-the-human-body-and-the-five-senses-lesson/

Paper Model of How Bones Help Us

Color the Larger Bone Femur - Blue and the Smallest Bone the Stirrup - Red
http://healthfavo.com/human-skeleton-diagram.html
http://www.learnbones.com/wp-content/uploads/Ear_bones.jpg
 
1st Grade

Introduction to Bones Video http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ssmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg

Complete Labeling Major Bones (one to two per region of the body)

Identify the Bones on a Skeleton Model

 2nd Grade

Introduction to Bones Video http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/ssmovie.html?WT.ac=ctg

Complete Labeling Major Bones (one to two per region of the body)

Identify the Bones on a Skeleton Model   

3rd and 4th Grade

Packet on Bones---Read Article

Label Major Bones Using Packet

Complete WordSearch on Bones

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Packet on Bones---Read Article

Label Major Bones Using Packet

Complete WordSearch on Bones  

Week of September 26:

PreK3 & PreK4

Listen to Big Book Move It, But Don't Touch It and Things that Spin  pg. 18-26

Spinning Top Color by Number Page

Kindergarten 

Listen to Big Book Move It, But Don't Touch It and Things that Spin  pg. 18-26

Spinning Top Color by Number Page

1st Grade

Read and Color the All About Force and Motion Mini Book

2nd Grade

Read and Color the All About Force and Motion Mini Book


3rd and 4th Grade

Continue the Force and Motion WebQuest

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Continue the Force and Motion WebQuest

Week of September 19:

PreK3 & PreK4

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

Gravity Filled Artwork http://fun-a-day.com/preschool-art-with-watercolors/

Gravity Review w/BrainPop Video https://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/gravity/

Kindergarten

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

Gravity Filled Artwork http://fun-a-day.com/preschool-art-with-watercolors/

Gravity Review w/BrainPop Video https://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/gravity/ 
1st Grade

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

 Finish the Forces Book

What is the Difference in Friction and Gravity?  Assessment Sheet http://files.havefunteaching.com/free-worksheets/science/force-worksheet-2.pdf

2nd Grade

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

 Finish the Forces Book

What is the Difference in Friction and Gravity?  Assessment Sheet http://files.havefunteaching.com/free-worksheets/science/force-worksheet-2.pdf

3rd and 4th Grade

Pushes, Pulls and Friction -- The Basics of Motion
       Skill: Brainstorming, Experimenting and Connecting Concepts

Forces and Motion Packet - Friction (LAB Component)

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Pushes, Pulls and Friction -- The Basics of Motion
       Skill: Brainstorming, Experimenting and Connecting Concepts

Forces and Motion Packet - Friction (LAB Component)

Week of September 12:

PreK3 & PreK4

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

Review Push and Pull Forces - http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c2X132e28z

Forces Coloring Page

Kindergarten

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

Review Push and Pull Forces - http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c2X132e28z

Forces Coloring Page
  
1st Grade

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

What is the difference between the push and pull forces?

Push and Pull Assessment Sheet  

2nd Grade

May the Forces be With You....What is Gravity?  How Do We Know there is Gravity?

Learn the Gravity Song - http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/play-educational-song.php?song=The%20Gravity%20Song

What is the difference between the push and pull forces?

Push and Pull Assessment Sheet      

3rd and 4th Grade

Pushes, Pulls and Friction -- The Basics of Motion
       Skill: Brainstorming, Experimenting and Connecting Concepts

Forces and Motion Packet (LAB Component)

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Pushes, Pulls and Friction -- The Basics of Motion
       Skill: Brainstorming, Experimenting and Connecting Concepts

Forces and Motion Packet (LAB Component)

Week of September 5:

PreK3 & PreK4

Motion - How do objects move?

Use Clay to Model the Motion of a Ball - Clay in Motion WS

Trace the Motion Pattern.


Kindergarten

Motion - How do objects move?

Use Clay to Model the Motion of a Ball - Clay in Motion WS

Trace the Motion Pattern.
  1st Grade

Force and Motion
      Skill: Identify pushes or pulling that set an object into motion.

Experiment with tracks to see what type of track is best of racing.

What is Friction? Why is it important?

Activity Sheet Force and Motion

2nd Grade

Force and Motion
      Skill: Identify pushes or pulling that set an object into motion.

Experiment with tracks to see what type of track is best of racing.

What is Friction? Why is it important?

Activity Sheet Force and Motion 
3rd and 4th Grade

Pushes, Pulls and Friction -- The Basics of Motion
       Skill: Brainstorming, Experimenting and Connecting Concepts

Forces and Motion Packet

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Pushes, Pulls and Friction -- The Basics of Motion
       Skill: Brainstorming, Experimenting and Connecting Concepts

Forces and Motion Packet

Week of August 29:

PreK3 & PreK4

Observation v. Inferences

Observations Use our Senses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rf0f2-6c4I

Activity - Blindfold Activity to Determine the Object

Inferences Growing Seeds Sheet


Kindergarten

Observation v. Inferences

Observations Use our Senses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rf0f2-6c4I

Activity - Blindfold Activity to Determine the Object

Inferences Growing Seeds Sheet 

1st Grade
Observation or Inference
      Skill: Be are to tell the difference

Interactive Explanation of the Differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnosL-fso0

Complete an Observation or Inference Sheet


2nd Grade
Observation or Inference
      Skill: Be are to tell the difference

Interactive Explanation of the Differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnosL-fso0

Complete an Observation or Inference Sheet  

3rd and 4th Grade
Observation or Inference
      Skill: Be are to tell the difference

Interactive Explanation of the Differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnosL-fso0

Complete an Observation or Inference Sheet 

5th Grade & 6th Grade
Observation or Inference
      Skill: Be are to tell the difference

Interactive Explanation of the Differences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnosL-fso0

Complete an Observation or Inference Sheet  

Week of August 22:

PreK3 & PreK4

Science Investigation - How Do Organisms Grow and Change
    Skill:  Making Observations

Listen to The Hungry Caterpillar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvf40Hhjx_Q

Butterfly Life Cycle Fitness http://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/10a98850-5d05-46f1-a5f0-fb5cb4cd2fcf/butterfly-life-cycle-fitness/

Kindergarten

Science Investigation - How Do Organisms Grow and Change
    Skill:  Making Observations

Listen The Hungry Caterpillar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvf40Hhjx_Q

Complete an Observation Sheet 

1st Grade
Science Investigation - How Do Organisms Grow and Change
    Skill:  Making Observations

Listen The Hungry Caterpillar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvf40Hhjx_Q

Complete an Observation Sheet 

2nd Grade
Science Investigation - How Do Organisms Grow and Change
    Skill:  Making Observations

Listen The Hungry Caterpillar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvf40Hhjx_Q

Complete an Observation Sheet 
3rd and 4th Grade

Science Investigation - How Do Organisms Grow and Change
    Skill:  Making Observations

Conduct Research on Life Cycles (iPad)

Complete an Observation Sheet

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Science Investigation - How Do Organisms Grow and Change
    Skill:  Making Observations

Conduct Research on Life Cycles (iPad)

Complete an Observation Sheet

Week of August 15:

PreK3 & PreK4

Science Tools -- Identify picture and purpose (TpT file Science)

Kindergarten

Science Tools -- Identify picture and purpose (TpT file Science)

1st Grade

Scientific Tools Investigating M&M's --Observe, Classify, Sequence, Measure, Etc. (TpT file Science)

2nd Grade

Scientific Tools Investigating M&M's --Observe, Classify, Sequence, Measure, Etc. (TpT file Science)

3rd and 4th Grade

Scientific Measurement--Centimeter and Inch (TpT file Science)

5th Grade & 6th Grade

Scientific Tools Investigation --Balances, Cylinders, Thermometers, Meter Sticks, Etc. (TpT file Science)

Week of August 8:

PreK3 & PreK4
NO CLASS

Kindergarten

NO CLASS

1st Grade

NO CLASS

2nd Grade

NO CLASS

3rd and 4th Grade

NO CLASS

5th Grade & 6th Grade

NO CLASS

Week of May 16:

PreK3 & PreK4

Watch - The Lorax

Kindergarten

Watch - The Lorax

1st Grade


Watch - The Lorax 

2nd Grade

Watch - The Lorax

3rd and 4th Grade

Watch - The Lorax

Viewing Guide: http://www.seussville.com/Educators/lorax_classroom/educatorlorax_discuss.php

5th Grade
Watch - The Lorax

Viewing Guide: http://www.seussville.com/Educators/lorax_classroom/educatorlorax_discuss.php
 
6th Grade

 Perform the Treasures of the Earth - Play
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/education/curriculum/ctl/k3module/unit1/unit1.pdf

Week of May 9:

PreK3 & PreK4

What is Litter?

Litter Prevention
http://www.wasteinplace.org/

Litter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-_mYJTAIlc

Recycling https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/recycling/

Waste Management https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/wastemanagement/

Kindergarten

Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
http://www.wasteinplace.org/

Recycling https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/recycling/

Waste Management https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/wastemanagement/


1st Grade

Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
http://www.wasteinplace.org/ 

Recycling https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/recycling/

Waste Management https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/wastemanagement/


2nd Grade
Discuss Natural Resources and Conservation

What We Can Do!
Creating a book to share about resource conservation.
http://www.learningtogive.org/units/citizenship/what-we-can-do

3rd and 4th Grade

Discuss the Background behind Landfills

Create a Landfill
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/education/curriculum/ctl/k3module/unit1/unit1.pdf

5th Grade
Discuss the Background behind Landfills

Create a Landfill
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/education/curriculum/ctl/k3module/unit1/unit1.pdf

6th Grade

Treasures of the Earth - Play
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/education/curriculum/ctl/k3module/unit1/unit1.pdf