Diocese of Harrisburg
Grade 1 Science Curriculum
Diocese of Harrisburg Science Curriculum Grade 1
The following document has been written to incorporate the Pennsylvania State Academic Standards for Science, Environment and Ecology, written by the Department of Education, January 5, 2002
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Grade 1 Science Curriculum
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Diocese of Harrisburg
Grade 1 Science Curriculum
EARTH
Grade 1
Astronomy
Introduce the Solar System - Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. (Note: Pluto is now defined as a dwarf planet!) ( 3.4.4.D)
Earth’s Interior and Surface Earth’s Waters
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Resources and Materials
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Discuss, observe and record various states of matter, (solid, liquid and vapor). __/__/__
Environmental
Demonstrate the basic stages of the water cycle (condensation, evaporation and precipitation). (3.5.4.D) Identify litter and its effects on the land and water. Identify everyday human activities and how they affect the land and water. Discuss recycling laws. Identify various means of conservation of natural resources.(3.6.4.A) __/__/__ Distinguish between natural and human made resources. (3.1.4.A)
Weather and Climate
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Know types and uses of earth materials by identifying uses of various earth materials (e.g. buildings, highways, fuels and growing plants). (3.5.4.B) Introduce the Solar System - Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. (Note: Pluto is now defined as a dwarf planet!) ( 3.4.4.D)
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Diocese of Harrisburg LIFE Animals Cells and Heredity Health and Biology
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Expand and reinforce good hygiene practices. Discuss stages of growth.
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Expand on five senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch) and how the senses enable us to adapt to our environment. (3.2.4.B)
Microorganisms and Plants
PHYSICAL
Plants – grow a plant from a seed. Discuss parts of a plant. Discuss how various conditions affect growth. Demonstrate different types of foliage. (3.1.4.B) (3.1.4.C) (3.3.4.A)
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Chemistry Electricity and Magnetism
Describe static electricity in terms of attraction, repulsion and sparks. Demonstrate using combs, balloons and paper. (3.4.4.B)
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Energy (Kinetic, Potential and Nuclear) Motion and Forces Waves (sound and light)
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Diocese of Harrisburg CURRICULUM MAP
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