Huntsville City Schools
First Grade Instructional Pacing Guide for Science
2014-2015
The Interactive Science resources may offer minimum standards coverage.
It is highly recommended that supplemental resources are used to adequately address the standards.
Interactive Science
Learning Target(s)
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CSI (Classroom
Science Initiative)
Resources
Physical Science (CSI Kit Unit D)
ALCOS Standard
PS.1.1-Select appropriate tools and
technological resources needed to gather,
analyze, and interpret data.
Examples: platform balances, hand lenses,
computers, maps, graphs, journals
PS.1.2-Identify basic properties of objects.
Examples: size, shape, color, texture
PS.1.3-Describe effects of forces on objects,
including change of speed, direction, and
position.
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I can select appropriate tools and
technological resources needed to
gather, analyze, and interpret data.
I can identify basic properties of
objects.
I can describe effects of forces on
objects, including change of speed,
direction, and position.
Chapter 1, Lessons 1-5
Chapter 2, Lesson 1
Chapter 7, Lessons 1-4
Chapter 9, Lesson 2
Supplemental Resources
(AMSTI, PLTW, STEM, LTF, books,
apps, programs, websites, etc.)
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Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Life Science (CSI Kit Unit B)
LS.1.4-Describe survival traits of living
things, including color, shape, size, texture,
and covering.
LS.1.4a-Classifying plants and animals
according to physical traits
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I can describe survival traits of living
things, including color, shape, size,
texture, and covering.
I can classify plants and animals
according to physical traits.
Chapter 3, Lesson 1
Chapter 3, Lesson 2
Chapter 4, Lessons 1-2
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Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
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Examples: animals—six legs on insects,
plants—green leaves on evergreen trees
LS.1.4b-Identifying developmental stages of
plants and animals
Examples: plants—seed developing into
seedling, seedling developing into tree;
animals—piglet developing into pig, kid
developing into goat
LS.1.4c-Describing a variety of habitats and
natural homes of animals
LS.1.5-Identify parts of the human body,
including the head, neck, shoulders, arms,
spine, and legs.
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I can identify developmental stages
of plants and animals.
I can describe a variety of habitats
and natural homes of animals.
I can identify parts of the human
body, including the head, neck,
shoulders, arms, spine, and legs.
Chapter 3, Lesson 2
Chapter 4, Lesson 4
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Chapter 3, Lesson 3-4
Chapter 4, Lesson 4
Not available in
Interactive Science
Use Leveled Readers
Database – type in First
Grade human body
LS.1.5a-Recognizing the importance of a
balanced diet for healthy bones
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I can recognize the importance of a
balanced diet for healthy bones.
Not available in
Interactive Science
Use Leveled Readers
Database – type in First
Grade human body
LS.1.5b-Discussing the relationship of
muscles and bones to locomotion
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I can discuss the relationship of
muscles and bones to locomotion.
Not available in
Interactive Science
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I can discuss the relationship of
bones to protection of vital organs.
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Not available in
Interactive Science
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Use Leveled Readers
Database – type in First
Grade human body
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Use Leveled Readers
Database – type in First
Grade human body
LS.1.5c-Discussing the relationship of bones
to protection of vital organs
Example: protection of brain by skull
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Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books/videos
Reading Rainbow
Dot and Jabber and the Great
Acorn Mystery – Read aloud
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books/videos
Reading Rainbow
A Fox and a Kit – Read aloud
Big Book-Frog on a Log,
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books/videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books/videos
Reading Rainbow
non-fiction texts
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
non-fiction texts
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
non-fiction texts
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
non-fiction texts
LS.1.5d-Identifying technology used by
scientists to study the human body
Examples: X-ray images, magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI)
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LS.1.6-Recognize evidence of animals that no
longer exist.
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I can identify technology used by
scientists to study the human body.
I can recognize evidence of animals
that no longer exist.
Not available in
Interactive Science
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Use Leveled Readers
Database – type in First
Grade human body
Chapter 3, Lesson 5
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Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
non-fiction texts
Brain Pop Jr. app
The Big Circle – Read aloud
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Earth and Space Science (CIS Kit Unit C)
ES.1.7-Identify components of Earth’s
surface, including soil, rocks, and water.
ES.1.8-Recognize daily changes in weather,
including clouds, precipitation, and
temperature.
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ES.1.8a-Recognizing instruments used to
observe weather
Examples: thermometer, rain gauge, wind
sock, weather vane
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ES.1.8b-Recording weather data using
weather journals, charts, and maps
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ES.1.9-Identify ways to conserve Earth’s
resources.
Example: turning off lights and water when
not in use
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ES.1.10-Describe uses of recycled materials.
Examples: manufacture of paper products
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I can identify components of Earth’s
surface, including soil, rocks, and
water.
I can recognize daily changes in
weather, including clouds,
precipitation, and temperature.
I can recognize instruments used to
observe weather.
I can record weather data using
weather journals, charts, and maps.
I can identify ways to conserve
Earth’s resources.
I can describe uses of recycled
materials.
Chapter 5, Lessons 1-2
Chapter 6, Lessons 1-2, 4
Chapter 6, Lesson 3
Chapter 6. Investigate It
Chapter 6. Apply It!
Chapter 5, Lesson 4
Chapter 5, Lesson 4
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Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
from old newspapers, production of mulch
from trees
ES.1.11-Compare the day sky to the night sky
as observed with the unaided eye.
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I can compare the day sky to the
night sky as observed with the
unaided eye.
Chapter 5, Lesson 6
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materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr. app
Time and Discovery online
materials (free)
Magic School Bus books\videos
Reading Rainbow