Science

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Gourd beginning to grow, in my garden







Earth Science: Earth and Space
Physical Science: Sound & Light Energy
Life Science: Plants & Animals
Science & Engineering Practice

Year at a Glance:

September: Apples, Weather (carried throughout the year), Seasons
October: Pumpkins, Clouds
November: Farm Animals, Mammals
December: Sound Energy, WInter, Polar Bears 
January: Snow and Ice, Polar Habitats
February: Light Energy, Hibernation, Groundhogs
March: Spring, Wind, Weather, Frogs
April: Butterflies or Ladybugs
May: Plants
June: Summer

Social Studies

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Columbus, I am not. Do not judge my map making abilities!!













Social StudiesTopics Covered Include but are not limited, too:
September: Rules and Responsibilities, 
Friendship, Community, Citizenship, Johnny Appleseed
October: Social Curriculum cont., Christopher Columbus 
November/December: Voting, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Celebrations
January: Our President, MLK 
February: Presidents Day George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, American Symbols,  
March: Dr. Seuss, Bullying
April: Mapping
May/June: Memorial Day, Community Helpers, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services

Apple Explorations in September

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Apples 
We will estimate and measure circumference and weight. 
​We will make predictions as to whether apples will sink or float, and we will also make predictions as to what might keep apple slices from becoming brown. 


Pumpkin Explorations in October 

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Pumpkins
In October, we will learn about pumpkins and their life cycle. 

Cumulus, Cirrus, and Stratus, Oh My!

We began learning about clouds last week.
We read: The Cloud Book by: Tomie DiPaola

An opportunity to observe clouds outside presented itself on Friday, November 4th.
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Using the Cloud Viewfinder

HABITATS in the SPRING...

Habitat Murals

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Depending on interest, we will research:

Oceans
Savannas & Grasslands
Wetlands
The Rainforest
Deserts
Forests