Ms. Wakim
Nine Weeks
Math/Science
1st
Math
Objectives
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Numerical
Representations/
Relationships
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Using base ten blocks to break down
numbers and understand place value.
Represent numbers in expanded
notation.
Translate numbers from expanded
notation to standard notation.
Create models using both
manipulatives and pictures to represent
numbers.
Organize numbers up to 100,000 from
least to greatest and greatest to least.
Use >, <, or = to describe sets of
numbers up to 100,000.
Explain that the position of a number
determines the value of that number.
Correctly place numbers on a number
line.
Identify unknown points on a number
line by following a pattern.
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Count and interact with money.
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Financial Literacy
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Rounding
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Multiplication
Meaning, Facts and
Patterns
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Adding and Subtracting
Whole Numbers
Suggestions for what to
do at home.
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Determine whether a word problem
requires addition or subtraction to
solve.
Develop a plan for solving one-step and
two-step problems.
Solve problems using addition and
subtraction.
Explain that if 5+7=12, then in the
problem 12-X=5, x must be equal to 7.
Create physical representation of
addition and subtraction problems.
Draw a picture to prove the solution to
a math problem.
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Write a written explanation of the steps
used to round a number to the nearest
10 or 100.
Use a number line to find the nearest
10 or 100 to a given number.
Use compatible numbers or rounding to
estimate solutions to problems.
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Explain that multiplication means
creating equal groups.
Draw an array to represent a given
multiplication problem.
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Practice reading numbers correctly (do
not say ‘and’ unless there is a decimalex. Four hundred thirty-three)
Identify the values of numbers
depending on the place.
Use place value chart to help read large
numbers.
Compare numbers (ex. which is more
expensive?)
Put random numbers in order from
least to greatest and vice versa.
Ask them to help you with a grocery
store budget.
Have them save up for a purchase of
their own.
When working on homework, have
students use pictorial strategies to solve
problems when necessary.
Have students use their “tools” when
solving word problems (i.e. underline
key words, rewrite important
information, remove unimportant
information, determine which
operation to use, solve and check)
Ask them to add bills or grocery item
prices for you.
Have your child estimate costs of items
for you (i.e. grocery bill, restaurant bill)
Have your child estimate how much
money they need to save per week (or
month) to have enough money to make
their next special purchase.
Have your child round taxed purchases
When working on homework, have
students use pictorial strategies to solve
problems when necessary.
Use FASTT Math or Think Through Math
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Division Meaning, Facts 
and Patterns
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Describe how to solve a multiplication
problem using repeated addition.
Skip count to discover multiplication
facts.
Explain that multiplication means
creating equal groups.
Draw an array to represent a given
multiplication problem.
Describe how to solve a multiplication
problem using repeated addition.
Skip count to discover multiplication
facts.
Determine when a word problem
requires multiplication to solve.
Develop a plan for solving one-step and
two-step multiplication problems.
Solve one and two-step multiplication
problems using various strategies.
Recall multiplication facts up to 12.
Create models to represent
multiplication problems.
Solve multiplication problems using an
array.
Recall multiplication facts up to 12.
Create fact families for a given
multiplication problem e.g. if 5x2=10,
then 2x5=10, and 10÷2=5, 10÷5=2
Find solutions to one by one and two by
one multiplication problems using the
standard algorithm.
Use strategies including partial
products method to solve and check
solutions to multiplication problems.
Demonstrate a solid conceptual
understanding of what it means to
multiply something by building a
model, drawing a picture, and/or
creating a written explanation.
Differentiate between problems which
require division and those that require
multiplication.
Determine when a word problem
requires division to solve.
Develop a plan for solving one-step and
two-step division problems.
Solve one and two-step division
problems using various strategies.
Create models to represent division
problems.
Recall multiplication and corresponding
division facts up to 12.
Explain in writing how to use division to
determine whether a number is odd or
even.
Solve for quotients using multiplication
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on a daily basis at home (links are found
on the link section of my webpage)
Have students use their “tools” when
solving word problems (i.e. underline
key words, rewrite important
information, remove unimportant
information, determine which
operation to use, solve and check)
Have your student continue to practice
their multiplication facts daily, using
FASTT Math.
Quiz your student on their
multiplication facts, using notecards.
Have your student do mental math for
you.
Practice determining whether a number
is odd or even.
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Science
facts.
Use a fact family to find the solution to
a division or multiplication problem.
Complete a fact family for any given
multiplication or division fact.
Use fact families to find missing
information in an equation.
Explain orally that because 3x2=6 then
when 6÷x=3, x MUST be 2.
Solve for an unknown factor using fact
families.
Objectives
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Safety
Demonstrate safe practices in school
during science investigations
Safely interact in the outdoor school
habitat.
Suggestions for what to
do at home.
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Make informed choices in the use and
conservation of natural resources by
recycling or reusing materials such as
paper, aluminum cans, and plastics
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Create investigations starting with
determining the problem/question
Formulate hypotheses
Describe procedures
Determine what materials are
necessary to conduct the experiment
Collect data and display it visually
(quantitative and qualitative)
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Evaluate data and draw conclusions
Determine whether or not
investigations are reliable
Draw inferences and evaluate the
accuracy of product claims found in
advertisements
Connect our learning to scientists,
history and science careers
Represent the natural world using
models and understand their
limitations.
Know the tools used in investigations
and understand how they are used.
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Conservation of
Resources
Experimental Design
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Scientific Reasoning
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Models and Tools
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Encourage your child to be kind to their
outdoor habitat, animals and plants.
Encourage your child to practice our
safety rules when conducting
investigations/experiments at home.
Sign safety contract (will be sent home
in homework folder).
Encourage recycling at home
Reuse what you can
Encourage your child and family
members to conserve water when they
can (i.e. turning off faucet when
brushing teeth, taking short showers)
Encourage your child to ask questions
and investigate it using the scientific
method.
Help your child complete a science fair
project.
Your child can help you decide what
materials you will need when you bake
or cook something and then walk you
through the procedure (scaffold this
process).
Read product labels and have your child
decide for themselves if a product is
healthy/good to eat.
Talk about the history of science with
your child and encourage them to read
about it.
Discuss science in the news.
Have your child help you choose the
correct tools to use in home
improvement, gardening, cooking, etc.