Curriculum Connection
K-5 Science and/or Social Studies -October 2022
Kindergarten Science
Energy from the Sun- Hanging Out in the Shade
Energy from the Sun- Save the chocolate
Pushes and Pulls
1st Grade Social Studies
Symbols in the Community and Country
Students will recognize and explain the significance of US symbols such as the Statue of Liberty, U.S. Capitol, Bald Eagle and Liberty Bell.
Students will also explore significant symbols of the local community such as Post Office, Fire Department, Sports/Mascots, Police Stations, Schools/Mascots, Medical Facilities, etc.
1st Grade Science
In this scope, students learn that sounds can make matter vibrate, and vibrating matter can make sound.
Sound Stations: Students rotate through four different sound stations. Students will explore how materials make sound and how sound can make materials move.
Sound System: Students discover how different materials affect the type of sound that is made.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Responsibilities of Government Leaders
3rd Grade Science and Social Studies
Life Cycles (Continued)
What are the stages of a mealworm life cycle?
Students will identify different stages of a mealworm's life cycle by observing a live specimen.
Claim- Evidence- Reasoning
Scenario:
Plants and animals go through life cycles. Biologists are scientists who study living things. Scientists often use models to help them understand information.
Prompt:
Write a claim using scientific evidence stating how the life cycles of a ladybug and a marigold are similar.
Social Studies Unit 2: People of Missouri
Overview of the Unit:
Students identify and explain how significant individuals and events have impacted the history of Missouri.
Enduring Understandings:
- I can identify and describe the significance of individuals from Missouri who have made contributions to our state and national heritage.
- I can describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
- I can evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the Native Americans in Missouri.
- I can explain Missouri’s role in the Civil War.
4th Grade Social Studies and Science
Social Studies Unit 1: Regions of the US
Overview if the unit: In this unit students will explore the five regions of the United States--Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, West, Southwest. Within each region students will study a region’s natural resources, culture, and significant individuals. This work will be completed in research groups that mirror those established later in the year in the 4th grade nonfiction reading units (Reading Science, Reading the World and Reading History).
Mo LEAP Block: Natural Hazards in Missouri (Optional)
In this activity, students will focus on standard 4.ESS3.A.1: Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans.
Mo LEAP Blocks are intended to provide opportunities for students to 1) demonstrate cognitive skills through acquisition; 2) engage in meaningful activities, investigations, or phenomena; 3) make connections to individual interests and identities; 4) choose how they engage with and demonstrate their learning, and; 5) reflect on content and their own learning processes.https://sites.google.com/view/moleap/home
Unit 2: Physical Science Part : Energy and Speed
Energy and Speed
How is the speed of an object related to the distance it will travel? Students track activities and determine how much energy is need to do the activity. They then use toy cars and a ramp to see how far it travels at different intervals.
5th Grade Science and Social Studies
Social Studies Unit 1: Territorial Expansion
Overview of Unit: In this unit students will discover what led to the expansion of our country and the lasting
implications of the expansion. They will apply this knowledge to present day situations of migration and
technology advances in communication, travel, and economics.
Earth and Space Science Part 1: Earth's Rotation
How do shadows change throughout the day?
Explore 1: Shadow Tracker
Students construct a sundial, using a paper plate, pencil, and small ball of modeling clay.
Explore 2: Hours of Daylight
Students will find that the hours of daylight vary throughout the seasons.
Mo LEAP Block: Star Wars Celebration (Optional)
In this activity students will focus on standard 5.PS1.A.1: Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
Mo LEAP Blocks are intended to provide opportunities for students to 1) demonstrate cognitive skills through acquisition; 2) engage in meaningful activities, investigations, or phenomena; 3) make connections to individual interests and identities; 4) choose how they engage with and demonstrate their learning, and; 5) reflect on content and their own learning processes.https://sites.google.com/view/moleap/home
Jennifer Wiley
Email: wileyj@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 7703 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-6253
Twitter: @icjenwiley
Kim Fette
Email: fettek@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 7703 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-5750
Twitter: @kimElemCoach