Scope and Sequence Schedule
2015-2016 School Year
Kindergarten
Please look at the days you will need to teach each investigation with scaffolded guided inquiry format.
Two – Forty five minute blocks per week have been considered for each week. Additional days a
providing in the pacing schedule to allow time for such things as: depth over breath, re-teach,
reinforcement, science reading comprehension, center time, assessments, supplemental activities, notebook
journaling, portfolio etc.
Lesson
Materials in Our
World
Investigation 1 Part 1-5
Getting to Know Wood
Investigation 2 Part 1-4
Changing Wood
Investigation 3 Part 1-5
Getting to Know Paper
Investigation 4 Part 1-4
Getting to Know Fabric
Investigation 5 Part 1-5
Earth Materials
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
Lesson
Investigation 1 Parts 1- 4
Investigation 2 Parts 1-4
Investigation 3 Parts 1-3
Investigation 4 Parts1- 4
Investigation 5 Parts 1- 4
Animals 2x2
Goldfish and Guppies
Land and Water Snails
Big and Little Worms
Pill Bugs and Sow Bugs
Eggs and Chicks
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
6 days
5 days
6 days
5 days
6 days
25 days
# of Days
Time
September 14, 2015
to
January 22, 2016
Time
6 days
6sdays
4 days
6 days
6 days
28 days
January 25, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
First Grade
Please look at the days you will need to teach each investigation with scaffolded guided inquiry format. Two – Forty
five minute blocks per week have been considered for each week. Additional days a providing in the pacing
schedule to allow time for such things as: depth over breath, re-teach, reinforcement, science reading comprehension,
center time, assessments, supplemental activities, notebook journaling, portfolio etc.
Lesson
Investigation 1, Part 1-4 & 5 or 6
Investigation 2, Part 1-4
Investigation 3, Part 1-4
Investigation 4, Part 1&3
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
Air and Weather
Exploring Air
Observing Weather
Wind Explorations
Looking for Change
# of Days
5 days
4 days
4 days
2 days
15 days
Time
Lesson
Pebbles, Sand and
Silt
First Rocks
River Rocks
Using Rocks
Soil Exploration
# of Days
Time
4 days
4 days
4 days
2 days
14 days
November 30, 2015
to
March 4, 2016
# of Days
3 days
4 days
4 days
4 days
15 days
Time
Investigation 1, Part 1-3 & 4 or 5
Investigation 2, Part 1-4
Investigation 3, Part 1-3 & 4 or 5
Investigation 4, Part 1 & 3
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
Lesson
New Plants
Investigation 1, Part 1-3
Brassica Plants
Investigation 2, Part 1-3
Grass & Grain Seeds
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Stems
Investigation 4, Part 1-2
Bulbs and Roots
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
September 14, 2015
to
November 25, 2015
March 7, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
Second Grade
Please look at the days you will need to teach each investigation with scaffolded guided inquiry format. Two – Forty
five minute blocks per week have been considered for each week. Additional days a providing in the pacing
schedule to allow time for such things as: depth over breath, re-teach, reinforcement, science reading comprehension,
center time, assessments, supplemental activities, notebook journaling, portfolio etc.
Lesson
Solids and Liquids
# of Days
Time
Investigation 1, Part 1.2.3
Solids
Investigation 2, Part 1.2.3
Liquids
Investigation 3, Part 1.2.3
Bits and Pieces
Investigation 4, Part 1.2.3
Solids and Liquids in Water
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
3 days
3 days
3 days
3 days
12 days
September 14, 2015
to
November 25, 2015
Lesson
# of Days
Time
5 days
4 days
4 days
13 days
November 30, 2015
to
March 4, 2016
# of Days
Time
4 days
4 days
4 days
4 days
4 days
20 days
March 7, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
Balance and Motion
Investigation 1, Part 1.2.3.4
Balance
Investigation 2, Part 1.2.3
Spinners
Investigation 3, Part 1.2.3
Rollers
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
Lesson
Insects
Investigation 1, Part 1.2.3
Mealworm
Investigation 2, Part 1.2.3
Waxworms
Investigation 3, Part 1.2.3
Milkweed Bugs
Investigation 5, Part 1.2.3
Butterflies
Investigation 6, Part 1.2.3
Other Insects
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
This unit will take up to 10 weeks due to the life cycles of the insects. It is suggested that you start with Lesson 1 and run
Lessons 2 and 3 concurrently. Lessons 4 and 5 can also be run concurrently. Much of the time is spent in observation and
recording during the development of each insect.
Please beware it takes 4 weeks to order in advance.
Third Grade
Please look at the days you will need to teach each investigation with scaffolded guided inquiry format. Three –
Forty five minute blocks per week have been considered for each week. Additional days a providing in the pacing
schedule to allow time for such things as: depth over breath, re-teach, reinforcement, science reading comprehension,
center time, assessments, supplemental activities, notebook journaling, portfolio etc.
Lesson
Sun, Moon and Stars
Investigation 1, Part 1& 2
The Sun
Investigation 2, Part 1 & 2
The Moon *
Investigation 3, Part 1 &2
The Stars
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
6 days
10 days
6 days
22 days
Time
September 14, 2015
to
November 13, 2015
* Students observe the Moon in the sky during the day and night for a period of 4 weeks. They record the
appearance of the Moon and analyze the data to discover a sequence of changes, the lunar cycle. While
observing the moon, continue on to .Investigation 3.
Lesson
Water
Investigation 1, Part 1-3
Water Observations
Investigation 2, Part 1-3
Hot Water, Cold Water
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Water Vapor
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
5 days
5 days
5 days
15 days
Time
Lesson
Matter and Energy
Investigation 1, Part 1.2.3
Energy
Investigation 2, Part 1& 2
Light
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Matter
Investigation 4, Part 1-3
Changing Matter
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
10 days
9 days
12 days
10 days
39 days
Time
November 16, 2015
to
January 15, 2016
January 18, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
Fourth Grade
Please look at the days you will need to teach each investigation with scaffolded guided inquiry format. Three –
Forty five minute blocks per week have been considered for each week. Additional days a providing in the pacing
schedule to allow time for such things as: depth over breath, re-teach, reinforcement, science reading comprehension,
center time, assessments, supplemental activities, notebook journaling, portfolio etc.
Lesson
Weather Instruments
Activities 1-3
Air
Activities 4-6
Instruments
Activities 7&8
Water
Acuities 9-12
Clouds
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
4 days
3 days
4 days
4 days
15 days
Time
Lesson
Investigation 1, Part 1-4
Investigation 2, Part 1-4
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Investigation 4, Part 1&2
Part 3 is optional
# of Days
5 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Time
Magnetism and Electricity
The Force
Making Connections
Advanced Connections
Current Attractions
Investigation 5, Part 1,2 &
Click It
3 are optional
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
November 9, 2015
to
January 29, 2016
17 days
Lesson
Structures of Life
Investigation 1, Part 1-3
The Origin of Seeds
Investigation 2, Part 1-3
Growing Further
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Meet the Crayfish
Investigation 4, Part 1-3
Meet the Land Snail
Investigation 4, Part 1&2,
Meet the Bess Beetle
Part 3 is optional
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
4 days
4 days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Lesson
Investigation 1, Part 1-3
Investigation 2, Part 1 -3
# of Days
4 days
4 days
Earth Materials
Mock Rocks
Scratch Test
September 14, 2015 to
November 6, 2015
Time
February 1, 2016
to
April 1, 2016
18 days
Investigation 3 and 4, Part
Calcite Test and Granite Test 4 days
1-3
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
12 days
Time
April 4, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
Fifth Grade
Please look at the days you will need to teach each investigation with scaffolded guided inquiry format. Two –
Eighty minute blocks per week have been considered. Additional days a providing in the pacing schedule to allow
time for such things as: depth over breath, re-teach, reinforcement, science reading comprehension, center time,
assessments, supplemental activities, notebook journaling, portfolio etc.
Lesson
Investigation 1, Part 1&2
Diversity of Life
What is Life
# of Days
2 days
Investigation 2, Part 1-3
Introduction to the Microscope
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Microscopic Life
Investigation 4, Part 1&2 The Cell
Investigation 5 Part 1-3
Seeds of Life
Investigation 6 Part 1-3
Transpiration
Investigation 7 Part 1&2 Plant Reproduction
Investigation 8, Part 1-3
Snails
Investigation 9, Part 1-3
Roaches
Investigation 10, Part 1-3 Kingdom of Life
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
3 days
3 days
2 days
3 days
3 days
2 days
3 days
3 days
3 days
27 days
Time
September 14, 2015
to
January 29, 2016
*Note is takes 3-4 weeks for live organisms to be delivered.
Lesson
Investigation 1, Part 1-3
Investigation 2, Part 1-4
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Investigation 4, Part 1&2
Part 3 is optional
Levers and Pulleys
Levers
More Leverage
Pulleys
Pulleys at Work
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
Lesson
Investigation 1, Part 1-4
Investigation 2, Part 1-4
Investigation 3, Part 1-3
Investigation 4, Part 1&2
Food and Nutrition
The Fat Test
The Sugar Test
The Acid Test
Free Lunch
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
# of Days
3 days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Time
February 1, 2016
to
April 1, 2016
14 days
# of Days
4 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
13 days
Time
April 4, 2016
to
June 17, 2016
Sixth Grade
CPO Earth
Chapters
3- 4
6-7, 9
Physical Science Connections
 Section 3.1 (Types of Energy)
 Section 3.2 (Heat)
 Section 3.3 (Density and Buoyancy)
o Incorporate use of scientific method and measurement as
common thread for entire academic year
Water and the Water Cycle
 Section 4.1 (Water on Earth’s Surface)
o In the interest of time, concepts can be referenced versus
in-depth coverage as if being taught anew; concepts return
in subsequent chapters and have also been discussed in
earlier grades
 Section 4.2 (The Water Cycle)
o Covered in 3rd and 4th grade, but not to the same level; if
pre-test shows grade-level appropriate understanding,
move on. If not, cover it.
o “Testing out” of in-depth coverage is viable option.
Assessment should be grade-appropriate and
challenging to ensure comprehension.
Weather and Climate
 Section 6.1 (Introduction to Weather)
o Focus for this unit will be on this section and next
o Weather is covered in grades 1 and 4; if pre-test shows
grade-level appropriate understanding, more time may be
spent on climate.
 Section 6.2 (Weather Patterns)
o Focus for this unit will be on this section and prior
 Section 6.3 (Climates and Biomes)
# of
Days
4
4
5
Oceans
 Section 7.1 (Introduction to Oceans)
 Section 7.2 (Waves)
 Section 7.3 (Shallow Marine Environments)
o omit
 Section 7.4 (The Ocean Floor)

Earth and Time
 Section 9.1 (Relative Dating)
o Pages 208-209 – reference; review relative dating
o Concepts on page 212 such as Pangaea and superposition
should be mastered as these concepts are components of
upcoming concepts
 Section 9.2 (Geologic Time)
o Focus on the big idea of how the periods and eras reflect
notable events in Earth’s history (in other words, students
are not to memorize each era or period; rather, they are
able to correlate major events such as when Pangaea
Time Frame
4
4
September 14, 2015
to
December 23, 2015
Chapters
CPO Earth
# of
Days
Time Frame
existed, when the first fishes appeared, etc.)
Students should be able to correlate and analogize the geologic time
scale with their school schedule, for example.
11,14,
17-19
15-16
Plate Tectonics
 Section 11.1 (Pangaea)
o This is an opportune point for a checkpoint assessment or
performance based activity (PBA) as this has been
discussed in previous chapters. Data collection of grades
here is key for tracking student comprehension of these
concepts. Use this information to drive scaffolded
instruction.
 Section 11.2 (Sea-floor Spreading)
 Section 11.3 (Plate Boundaries)
Weathering and Erosion
 Section 14.1 (Weathering)
 Section 14.2 (Erosion)
 Section 14.3 (Rivers Shape the Land)
The Solar System
 Section 17.1 (About the Solar System)
 Section 17.2 (The Planets)
 Section 17.3 (Other Solar System Objects)
o omit
Incorporate Star Lab for delivery of concepts (lab at HS)
Earth, the Moon, and the Sun
 Section 18.1 (Earth and Its Moon)
 Section 18.2 (Earth Cycles)
 Section 18.3 (The Sun)
Incorporate Star Lab for delivery of concepts (lab at HS)
Galaxies and the Universe
 Section 19.1 (Tools of Astronomers)
 Section 19.2 (Stars)
 Section 19.3 (Galaxies and the Universe)
o omit
Soil and Freshwater Resources
 Section 15.1 (Soil)
 Section 15.2 (Water Resources)
Natural Resources and Conservation
 Section 16.1 (Natural Resources and Energy)
 Section 16.2 (Supplying Our Energy Needs)
 Section 16.3 (Resources and Conservation)
o Suggested method of topic delivery is project-based
This concept is delved into at Scholars (those students may work on
their projects there)
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS
4
3
January 4, 2016
to
April 15, 2016
3
4
2
4
April 18, 2016
to
June17, 2015
3
44
Seventh Grade
Chapters
CPO Life
# of
Days
Time Frame
Total
Science Day
Addt’l
Days
Studying Life & Living Things Chapters 1 & 2 Imbed in other chapters
5,7-8
Ecosystems
 Section 5.1 (Ecosystems, Energy and Nutrients)
 Section 5.2 (Food Chains and Food Webs)
o Some nice online resources that may be helpful
 http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_clo
se/314/deploy/interface.html
 http://www.gould.edu.au/foodwebs/kids_web.htm
 http://www.cserc.org/main/games/buildafoodchain/inde
x.html
 (Virtual lab) http://glencoe.mcgrawhill.com/sites/dl/free/0078757134/383926/BL_02.html
 Section 5.3 (Ecosystems – A Natural Balance)
o Omit pages 99-100
o Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 are very closely related; embed
and construct parallels for depth
Cell Structure and Function
 Section 7.1 (What are Cells?)
 Section 7.2 (Cells: A Look Inside)
o Some online animations and self-paced tutorials to support
this section:
 http://www.wisconline.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objid=AP11604
 http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/047000379
0/animations/cell_structure/cell_structure.htm
 http://www.wisconline.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objid=AP11403
o This is an opportune point for a performance-based activity
(PBA) such as building a cell.
 Project menu options for such can be provided; contact Lillian.
Cell Processes
 Section 8.1 (The Cell Membrane)
o Some online animations and self-paced tutorials to
support this section:
 http://programs.northlandcollege.edu/biology/Biology1
111/animations/transport1.html
 http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/047000379
0/animations/membrane_transport/membrane_transport
.htm
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6
4
6
September 14, 2015
to
November 25, 2015
Chapters
CPO Life
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Section 8.2 (Cells and Energy)
11-12
13-14
18-20
o
Heredity
 Section 11.1 (Traits)
o Some great online resources for this section include
 http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/ and
 www.dnai.org
 Section 11.2 (Predicting Heredity)
 Section 11.3 (Other Patterns of Inheritance)
 The Krazy Traits kits are fully interactive, comprehensive and
engaging for students with regards to all of these sections.
Code of Life
 Section 12.1 (The Role of DNA in Heredity)
o Nice online animation supporting protein synthesis that uses
plain language to explain this complex process:
 http://www.wisconline.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP1302
 Section 12.2 (DNA and Technology)
o The home page http://learn.genetics.utah.edu contains many
activities and animations to support this chapter
Evolution
 Section 13.1 (Evidence for Evolution)
 Section 13.2 (How Evolution Works)
 Section 13.3 (Natural Sel3ection)
Earth and Life History
 Section 14.1 (Evidence from Rocks)
 Section 14.2 (How Earth Changes)
 Section 14.3 (Life History)
Human Body Systems
 Section 18.1 (Circulation and Respiration)
 Section 18.2 (Other Organ Systems)
o Some online resources that may be helpful for the chapter:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/index_
interactivebody.shtml
 http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/healthand-human-body/human-body/
http://www.innerbody.com
Support and Movement
 Section 19.1 (Bones and Muscles)
 Section 19.2 (The Human Body as a Machine)
Vision and Hearing
 Section 20.1 (The Nervous System)
 Section 20.2 (Color Vision)
o Omit
 Section 20.3 (Seeing an Image)
o Omit
 Section 20.4 ( Hearing)
o omit
# of
Days
Time Frame
7
November 30, 2015
to
January 29, 2016
5
5
February 1, 2016
to
April 1, 2016
6
5
3
2
TOTAL INVESTIGATION DAYS 49
April 4, 2016
to
June 17, 2016