Science and Social Studies Units
First Grade units help us learn about the world around us. The units incorporate reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, and social interaction. Participation and enjoyment is encouraged. Materials come from a variety of sources including teacher workshops, books,Scholastic News, videos, and the internet.
To see the core document click on the the links below:
https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/iowa-core/iowa-core-science
https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/iowa-core/social-studies/social-studies-%C2%BB-kindergarten-grade-2
Subject Objectives Core Connection
Pledge of Allegiance learn to say the pledge SS.K-2.PSCL.1
definition of the pledge vocabulary
history of the flag and the pledge
Ocean characteristics of an ocean S.K-2.SI.1 S.K-2.LS.3
levels of the ocean S.K-2.SI.2 S.K-2.LS.4
traits of a fish S.K-2.SI.6
compare whales and sharks S.K-2.LS.1
traits of octopus, squid, sea turtles S.K-2.LS.2
Map Skills directions SS.K-2.G.1
map keys
continents
our place in the world
Skeletons number of bones S.K-2.SI.1
bone growth and health S.K-2.LS.5
identification of major bones S.K-2.LS.6
Bats characteristics of bats S.K-2.SI.1 S.K-2.LS.1
echolocation and sound
Pumpkins growth cycle of pumpkins S.K-2.SI.3 S.K-2.LS.2
young are similar to parent plant
Native Americans history of Native Americans SS.K-2.BS.1
traits of different tribes
Pilgrims Mayflower voyage SS.K-2.BS.1
Pilgrim life
Christmas traditions and history history of today's traditions S.K-2.LS.1
characteristics of reindeer
Polar Regions Arctic comparison to Antarctic S.K-2.SI.1 S.K-2.ES.1 water cycle/snow S.K-2.SI.2 S.K-2.PS.2
characteristics of polar bears and penguins S.K-2.SI.3 S.K-2.LS.1
S.K-2.LS.2 S.K-2.LS.3
S.K-2.LS.4
Dental Health teeth growth and health S.K-2.SI.2 S.K-2.LS.5
S.K-2.LS.6
Heart Health parts of the heart S.K-2.LS.5
heart health S.K-2.LS.6
Space sun and moon S.K-2.SI.1
space vocabulary S.K-2.SI.2
difference of day and night S.K-2.ES.3
planets
transfer of light and blockage of light
Dr. Seuss definition of biography covered under reading standards
author's craft
morals of stories
Rainforest definition and facts of rainforest S.K-2.SI.1
traits of various rainforest animals S.K-2.LS.1
products of the rainforest S.K-2.LS.3
conservation of the rainforest S.K-2.LS.4
Dinosaurs characteristics of dinosaurs S.K-2.SI.1
kinds of dinosaurs S.K-2.LS.1
science of paleontology
extinction theories
fossils
First Grade units help us learn about the world around us. The units incorporate reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, and social interaction. Participation and enjoyment is encouraged. Materials come from a variety of sources including teacher workshops, books,Scholastic News, videos, and the internet.
To see the core document click on the the links below:
https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/iowa-core/iowa-core-science
https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/iowa-core/social-studies/social-studies-%C2%BB-kindergarten-grade-2
Subject Objectives Core Connection
Pledge of Allegiance learn to say the pledge SS.K-2.PSCL.1
definition of the pledge vocabulary
history of the flag and the pledge
Ocean characteristics of an ocean S.K-2.SI.1 S.K-2.LS.3
levels of the ocean S.K-2.SI.2 S.K-2.LS.4
traits of a fish S.K-2.SI.6
compare whales and sharks S.K-2.LS.1
traits of octopus, squid, sea turtles S.K-2.LS.2
Map Skills directions SS.K-2.G.1
map keys
continents
our place in the world
Skeletons number of bones S.K-2.SI.1
bone growth and health S.K-2.LS.5
identification of major bones S.K-2.LS.6
Bats characteristics of bats S.K-2.SI.1 S.K-2.LS.1
echolocation and sound
Pumpkins growth cycle of pumpkins S.K-2.SI.3 S.K-2.LS.2
young are similar to parent plant
Native Americans history of Native Americans SS.K-2.BS.1
traits of different tribes
Pilgrims Mayflower voyage SS.K-2.BS.1
Pilgrim life
Christmas traditions and history history of today's traditions S.K-2.LS.1
characteristics of reindeer
Polar Regions Arctic comparison to Antarctic S.K-2.SI.1 S.K-2.ES.1 water cycle/snow S.K-2.SI.2 S.K-2.PS.2
characteristics of polar bears and penguins S.K-2.SI.3 S.K-2.LS.1
S.K-2.LS.2 S.K-2.LS.3
S.K-2.LS.4
Dental Health teeth growth and health S.K-2.SI.2 S.K-2.LS.5
S.K-2.LS.6
Heart Health parts of the heart S.K-2.LS.5
heart health S.K-2.LS.6
Space sun and moon S.K-2.SI.1
space vocabulary S.K-2.SI.2
difference of day and night S.K-2.ES.3
planets
transfer of light and blockage of light
Dr. Seuss definition of biography covered under reading standards
author's craft
morals of stories
Rainforest definition and facts of rainforest S.K-2.SI.1
traits of various rainforest animals S.K-2.LS.1
products of the rainforest S.K-2.LS.3
conservation of the rainforest S.K-2.LS.4
Dinosaurs characteristics of dinosaurs S.K-2.SI.1
kinds of dinosaurs S.K-2.LS.1
science of paleontology
extinction theories
fossils