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August
Content and Essential Skills
Assess students for listening comprehension skills using science materials.
Assess students for reading levels so students can be placed in appropriate science materials and science study/reading groups.
Skills
Students demonstrate their levels of listening comprehension.
Students demonstrate their word recognition and reading comprehension skills.
Assessment
The abilities of the students to comprehend what has been presented to them orally determined by informal assessment.
Students reading abilities assessed by informal observation.
Resources
Science trade books.
A variety of materials of various reading levels.
Optional
September
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Optional
October
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Optional
November
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Optional
December
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Optional
January
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
Teach human skin.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Learn purpose of skin, layers of skin, what the layers of skin contain.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener,.
Students will be able to answer questions on skin, complete activities on fingerprints and evaporation, and construct a paper model of skin layers with pores, hair follicles, oil glands, heat sensors, etc.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Blood and Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides by Linda Allison
The Body Book: Easy to Make Models that Teach by Donald M Silver and Patricia J. Wynne
Brain Surgery for Beginners and Other Major Operations for Minors by Steve Parker
Optional
February
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
Teach bones in the human body.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Learn the purposes, structure, composition, and types of bones. Learn different joints.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener,.
Students answer questions on bones, construct paper models of skeletons bones and joints, view a long bone, and complete activity showing value of opposable thumbs.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Blood and Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides by Linda Allison
The Body Book: Easy to Make Hands on Models That Teach
Brain Surgery for Beginners and Other Major Operations for Minors by Steve Parker
Optional
March
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human body, dinosaurs, etc.
Teach teeth in the human body.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Students learn the composition, structure, kinds, and purpose of teeth.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener,.
Students answer questions on teeth, sample different foods and determine which teeth they use, use disclosing tablets to turn teeth red where plaque has formed, and complete paper model of a tooth.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Blood and Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides by Linda Allison
The Body Book: Easy to Make Hands-on Models That Teach by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne
Brain Surgery for Beginners and Other Major Operations for Minors by Steve Parker
Optional
April
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human
Teach muscles in the human body.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Knowledge of muscle types, purposes, contracting, relaxing, tone, tiredness, and tendons and ligaments.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener.
Students answer questions on muscles, complete activities using various muscles to determine which muscles are used, identify various muscles, complete activity to show tiny muscle contractions in the arm, do exercises to test flexibility, attempt face calisthenics (some of which are quite difficult) complete paper model of contracting and relaxing muscle, and make a paper model of a muscle bending arm bones.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Blood and Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides by Linda Allison
The Body Book: Easy to Make Hands-On Models That Teach by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne
Brain Surgery for Beginners and Other Major Operations for Minors by Steve Parker
Optional
May
Content and Essential Skills
Teach a variety of science subjects such as land animals, plant life, human body, matter, machines, rocks, the sea, natural disasters, life cycles, clouds, stormy weather, magnets, skeletons, food chains, rain forests, solar system, electricity, ecology, energy, states of matter, motion, scientific method, viruses, bacteria, cells, heredity, etc.
Teach and discuss science subjects such as rocks, fossils, animals, birds, rivers, microscopic creatures and objects, insects, plant growth, rain forests, ocean life, human
Teach the human heart.
- STANDARD 2: Physical Science: Students know and understand common properties, forms, and changes in matter and energy. (Focus: Physics and Chemistry)
- STANDARD 3: Life Science: Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and their environment. (Focus: Biology--Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Ecology)
- STANDARD 4: Earth and Space Science: Students know and understand the processes and interaction of Earth's systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space. (Focus: Geology, Meterology, Astronomy, Oceanography)
Skills
General science knowledge, reasoning, awareness of world around them and an appreciation for it, reading comprehension, application of concepts to own lives.
General science knowledge, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, word recognition skills, reasoning, application of knowledge to own lives, appreciation of the world around them.
Knowledge of the structure, purpose, function, and composition of the heart and blood vessels in the human body.
Assessment
Completed assignments in these areas with some discussion.
Students read materials at their own reading level, discussions, materials read in small bits by teacher with immediate questions to help students learn to focus better, students reading materials in small bits and then reporting immediately what they remember to help focus the student while in the reading process, students writing what they remember after having small bits of information given to them orally, students reading small bits of information and then forming questions to ask other students to help focus the reader and the listener.
Students answer questions on the heart, squeeze a tennis ball to understand the power the heart must have, use mirror to see blood vessel under tongue, watch pulse using thumb tack and matchstick, check pulse after doing a variety of activities, construct paper model of the heart, and color pathways of oxygen-rich blood and oxygen poor blood in body.
Resources
Workbooks in these science areas at each individual student's reading level.
A large variety of science trade books, white boards with markers,
Blood and Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides by Linda Allison
The Body Book: Easy-To-Make Hands-On Models That Teach by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne
Brain Surgery for Beginners and Other Major Operations for Minors
Optional
