TFSD Unwrapped Standard
Grade 1 - Science
Power Standard (s) Reference: Standard 5 – Earth Science
State Standard: 4.1 Understand Scientific Theories of Origin and Subsequent Changes in the
Universe and Earth Systems; 5.3 Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need
to Manage and Conserve Them
District Standard: Meteorology: Illustrate characteristics of the four seasons; Astronomy:
Identify the traits of the sun, moon, and planet earth; Geology: Practice recycling different
materials such as paper, aluminum, plastic, and glass and understand the importance of
conservation
Full Text of TFSD Power Standard:
Meteorology: Students identify and understand the four seasons.
Astronomy: Students identify the traits of the sun, moon, and earth.
Geology: Students understand the importance of conservation.
Concepts: Need to know about (Nouns)
• Autumn
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Sun
• Moon
• Earth
• Conservation
• Recycling
Skills: Be able to do (Verbs)
• Identify four seasons
• List characteristics of four seasons
• Identify traits of sun, moon, earth
• List materials that can be recycled
• Understand conservation
Identifying Big Ideas from Unwrapped Standards:
1. There are seasonal changes on the earth throughout the year.
2. Each season has its own distinct characteristics.
3. The sun, moon, and earth are part of the universe and have distinct traits.
4. Conservation of resources is everyone’s responsibility.
5. Many materials can be recycled to benefit the earth.
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Essential Questions from Big Ideas to Guide Instruction and Assessment:
1. What are the signs of seasonal change? (e.g. winter to spring)
2. How do the seasons guide our activities?
3. What traits specifically identify the sun, moon, and planet earth?
4. Why is the sun important to planet earth?
5. Why should resources be conserved for future generations?
6. How can natural resources be conserved?
7. What are ways of recycling in a community and how does it benefit our planet?
Possible Topics or Context: (what you will use to teach the concepts and skills-particular
unit, lessons or activities)
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