Science
| Week | Quarter | Theme | Focus / Objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q1 | Community Helpers & Our Neighborhood | Weather observation, pushes/pulls, forces direction, living things' needs, environment care |
| 2 | Q1 | Homes and Families in Our Community | Five senses exploration; observing materials found in and around homes |
| 3 | Q1 | Jobs and Tools People Use | Simple tools and materials; how tools help people do jobs |
| 4 | Q1 | Getting Around: Transportation | Motion and speed of wheeled vehicles; ramps and forces |
| 5 | Q1 | Farm to Table: Where Food Comes From | Where food comes from; plants people grow for food |
| 6 | Q1 | Keeping Us Safe: Firefighters and Police | Properties of materials used for safety (why fire trucks are red, sirens) |
| 7 | Q1 | Our School Community | Sound: how we hear and make different sounds at school |
| 8 | Q1 | Maps and Where We Live | Observing land near our home; simple landforms vocabulary |
| 9 | Q1 | Celebrating Our Community (Quarter Review) | Review week: forces, weather, living things' needs, environment care |
| 10 | Q2 | The Four Seasons and How They Change | Observing seasonal weather patterns; sunlight's effect; animal season prep; weather tools |
| 11 | Q2 | Fall Harvest and Changing Leaves | How and why leaves change color and fall; observing tree patterns |
| 12 | Q2 | Weather Patterns: Wind, Rain, and Clouds | Weather patterns: wind, rain, clouds; measuring/recording daily weather |
| 13 | Q2 | Day and Night, Sun and Moon | Sunlight and shadows; day/night patterns caused by Earth's rotation |
| 14 | Q2 | Family Traditions and Celebrations | Observing how different climates affect celebrations and clothing |
| 15 | Q2 | Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Ahead | Effects of cold temperature on water (freezing) and materials |
| 16 | Q2 | Light and Shadows in Winter | Light sources and how shadows form; comparing shadow length |
| 17 | Q2 | Winter Holidays and Traditions Around the World | Reviewing seasonal weather patterns observed since fall |
| 18 | Q2 | New Year, New Goals (Quarter Review) | Review week: weather patterns, sunlight, seasonal changes, engineering tools |
| 19 | Q3 | Animals and Their Habitats | Habitats: what a habitat is; ocean/land habitats; animal adaptations; shelters |
| 20 | Q3 | Animals in Winter: Hibernation and Migration | Hibernation, migration, and adaptation strategies animals use in winter |
| 21 | Q3 | Ocean and Water Habitats | Ocean habitat features; needs of water animals |
| 22 | Q3 | Forest and Woodland Animals | Forest habitat features; needs of woodland animals |
| 23 | Q3 | Farm Animals and Their Needs | Needs of farm animals; how farmers care for animals |
| 24 | Q3 | Insects and Small Creatures | Life cycles and characteristics of insects and small creatures |
| 25 | Q3 | Earth's Land: Mountains, Deserts, and Rivers | Earth's landforms: mountains, deserts, rivers; how land features differ |
| 26 | Q3 | Caring for Animals and the Earth | Human impact on animal habitats; ways to help protect them |
| 27 | Q3 | Pets and Responsibility (Quarter Review) | Review week: habitats, animal needs, adaptations, Earth's land features |
| 28 | Q4 | Plants: Seeds, Roots, and How Things Grow | Plant parts and functions; what plants need; life cycle; environment change; engineering |
| 29 | Q4 | Parts of a Plant and What They Need | Detailed study of roots, stems, leaves and their specific jobs |
| 30 | Q4 | From Seed to Flower: Plant Life Cycles | Complete plant life cycle from seed to flower to seed again |
| 31 | Q4 | Gardens and Growing Our Own Food | Conditions for growing food; observing a simple garden over time |
| 32 | Q4 | Spring Weather and New Life | Signs of spring; new plant and animal life; changing weather |
| 33 | Q4 | Butterflies and Insect Life Cycles | Butterfly life cycle: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly |
| 34 | Q4 | Healthy Bodies, Healthy Growth | Human body basics: how food, sleep, and exercise help us grow |
| 35 | Q4 | Looking Back: My Kindergarten Year | Cumulative review of weather, forces, living things, habitats, plants |
| 36 | Q4 | Growing Into First Grade (Year-End Celebration) | Year-end science review and celebration of scientific discoveries |