First Grade
Science Pacing Guide
2007-2008
GRADE 1
Scientific Inquiry
Standard 1-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry, including the
processes, skills, and mathematical thinking necessary to conduct a simple scientific
investigation.
Indicators
1-1.1 Compare, classify, and sequence objects by number, shape, texture, size, color, and motion, using standard English units of
measurement where appropriate.
1.1.2 Use tools (including rulers) safely, accurately, and appropriately when gathering specific data.
1.1.3 Carry out simple scientific investigations when given clear directions.
1.1.4 Use appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations.
Plants
Standard 1-2:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics and needs of plants
that allow them to survive in their own distinct environments. (Life Science)
Indicators
1-2.1
1-2.2
1-2.3
1-2.4
1-2.5
1-2.6
Recall the basic needs of plants (including air, water, nutrients, space, and light) for energy and growth.
Illustrate the major structures of plants (including stems, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds).
Classify plants according to their characteristics (including what specific type of environment they live in, whether they have
edible parts, and what particular kinds of physical traits they have).
Summarize the life cycle of plants (including germination, growth, and the production of flowers and seeds).
Explain how distinct environments throughout the world support the life of different types of plants.
Identify characteristics of plants (including types of stems, roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds) that help them survive in their
own distinct environments.
Sun and Moon
Standard 1-3:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the features of the sky and the patterns of the
Sun and the Moon. (Earth Science)
Indicators
1-3.1
1-3.2
1-3.3
1-3.4
Compare the features of the day and night sky.
Recall that the Sun is a source of heat and light for Earth.
Recognize that the Sun and the Moon appear to rise and set.
Illustrate changes in the Moon’s appearance (including patterns over time).
Earth Materials
Standard 1-4:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of Earth materials. (Earth
Science)
Indicators
1-4.1 Recognize the composition of Earth (including rocks, sand, soil, and water).
1-4.2 Classify rocks and sand by their physical appearance .
1-4.3 Compare soil samples by sorting them according to properties (including color, texture, and the capacity to nourish growing
plants).
1-4.4 Recognize the observable properties of water (including the fact that it takes the shape of its container, flows downhill, and
feels wet).
1-4.5 Illustrate the locations of water on Earth by using drawings, maps, or models.
1-4.6 Exemplify Earth materials that are used for building structures or for growing plants.
Exploring Motion
Standard 1-5:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the positions and motions of objects. (Physical
Science)
Indicators
1-5.1
1-5.2
1-5.3
1-5.4
Identify the location of an object relative to another object.
Explain the importance of pushing and pulling to the motion of an object.
Illustrate the fact that sound is produced by vibrating objects.
Illustrate ways in which objects can move in terms of direction and speed (including straight forward, back and forth, fast or
slow, zigzag, and circular).
Quarter: First Nine Weeks
Standards
First Grade Science Pacing Guide
East Elementary School
Textbook: Harcourt Science
Skills
Textbook
Correlation
Inquiry Skills
1.1.3
1.1.4
- Identify the five
senses and how each
helps us learn
How do we use our
senses?
pp.2-7
1.1.2
1.1.3
- use inquiry skills
apply them during
investigations
How do we use inquiry
skills?
pp.8-17
1.1.2
- Identify how tools are How do we use
used to see, separate science tools?
objects, and to
pp. 18-23
measure
Other
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Assessments
Quarter: _ First Nine Weeks
Standards
Skills
Textbook
Correlation
Unit A Life Science
Chapter 1 Plants
1.1.3
1.2.1
-Identify the things
plants need to live
Lesson 1
pp.30-35
1.1.2
1.2.2
-Identify plant parts
and describe the
purpose of each part.
Lesson 2
pp.36-43
1.1.1
1.2.4
-Describe how plants
grow
Lesson 3
pp.44-51
1.1.1
1.2.3
- Classify plants by
looking at their parts.
Lesson 4
pp.52-59
1.2.1
- Recall needs of a
plant
Science Spin
pp.60-65
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Quarter: _ First Nine Weeks
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Skills
Textbook
Correlation
Chapter 2 Plants
1.1.1
1.2.5
1.2.6
-Identify a forest
habitat and what lives
there
Lesson 1
pp.68-73
1.1.3
1.2.5
1.2.6
-Identify a desert
habitat and what lives
there
Lesson 2
pp.74-79
1.1.1
-Identify an ocean
habitat and what lives
there
Lesson 3
pp.80-85
1.5.4
- illustrate ways
objects can move
Science Spin
pp.86-91
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Quarter: Second Nine Weeks
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Unit B
Earth Science
Chapter 3
Objects in the Sky
1.1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
- observe and
describe the daytime
and nighttime sky
1.1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
-Explain what causes
day and night
Lesson 1
pp.104-109
Lesson 2
pp. 110-115
1.1.3
1.3.4
-Describe changes in
the appearance of the
moon
Lesson 3
pp. 116-121
1.1.3
1.3.4
1.4.2
- illustrate changes in
the appearance of the
moon and classify
rocks and sand
Science Spin
pp.122-127
Starlab
Assessments
Quarter: Second Nine Weeks
Standards
Skills
Textbook
Correlation
Other
Resources
Chapter 4
Natural Resources
Lesson 1
pp. 130-135
1.1.3
1.4.1
1.4.4
-List examples of
natural resources
1.1.1
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.6
-Classify and compare
rocks and soil
1.1.1
1.4.1
-Identify natural
resources and ways to
protect them
Lesson 3
pp. 144-151
1.1.3
1.4.1
- recognize the
composition of the
earth
Science Spin
pp.152-157
Lesson 2
pp. 136-143
Soil Science Kits
Assessments
Quarter: Third Nine Weeks
Standards
Skills
Textbook
Correlation
Chapter 5
Our Earth
1.1.1
1.4.1
-Identify and describe
landforms
Lesson 1
pp.160-167
1.4.4
1.4.5
-Identify and describe
bodies of water
Lesson 2
pp. 168-173
1.1.3
1.4.4
-Identify how weather
changes the Earth
Lesson 3
pp. 174-179
1.1.3
1.2.1
1.4.1
1.4.4
1.4.6
- Recognize the
properties of water
Science Spin
pp.180-185
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Quarter: Third Nine Weeks
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Textbook
Correlation
Unit C
Physical Science
Chapter 6
Heat, Light, and
Sound
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.3.2
- Identify sources of
heat, including the sun
Lesson 1
pp.198-203
1.1.3
1.3.2
- Identify sources of
light, including the sun
Lesson 2
pp. 204-209
1.5.3
- Illustrate that sound
is produced by
vibrations
Lesson 3
pp. 210-217
1.1.3
1.5.3
- Illustrate that sound
is produced by
vibrations
Science Spin
pp.218-223
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Quarter: Fourth Nine Weeks
Standards
Skills
Textbook
Correlation
Chapter 7
Motion
1.1.1
1.5.4
- Describe ways that
objects move
Lesson 1
pp.226-231
1.1.3
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.4
- Describe how force
can change an
object’s speed,
direction, and position
Lesson 2
pp. 232-239
1.1.3
1.5.2
-Explain how gravity
makes things move
Lesson 3
pp. 240-245
1.1.3
1.5.2
- Identify magnets and
explain how they
make things move
Lesson 4
pp.246-253
1.5.2
1.5.4
- Illustrate ways that
objects can move
Science Spin
pp.218-223
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