Kindergarten
In My Backyard
NCSD #1 Science

Third Grade
Planet Earth Weather-Maker
WY Science

 

Fourth Grade
Voyage to Distant Worlds
NCSD #1 Science
 

Fifth Grade
Spirits in the Sky
NCSD #1 Social Studies

Sixth Grade
Universe
NCSD #1 Science

Seventh Grade
Images of the Infinite
NCSD # 1 Science

(B) Scientific Skills
Makes predictions, explanations and generalizations.

(C) Scientific Knowledge
Explores the physical properties of objects and materials in the environment.

Concepts and Processes
EARTH, SPACE, & PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
Changes in Earth and Sky
Students describe observable changes in earth (weather) and sky (night and day).

 

Concepts and Processes
EARTH, SPACE, & PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
Changes in Earth and Sky
Students describe observable objects and their pattern of movement.  Study Guide

Reading
READING PROCESS
●Students use letter-sound relationships, context, and high frequency words to decode unknown words and understand text.
●Students connect prior knowledge to textual information.

Concepts and Processes
 EARTH, SPACE, & PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
Objects in the Sky
Students describe observable objects (moon and sun) in the sky and their patterns of movement.

Culture and Diversity
Students identify celebrations in different countries as reflected in literature and the arts.

Concepts and Processes
EARTH, SPACE, & PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
Changes in Earth and Sky
Students describe observable changes in earth and sky, including rapid and gradual changes to the earth's surface, and daily and seasonal changes in the weather.

Concepts and Processes
  EARTH, SPACE, & PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
 Objects in the Sky
 Students describe observable objects (solar system) in the sky and their patterns of movement.

Culture and Diversity
Students explain how family systems, religion, language, literature, and the arts contribute to the development of cultures.

Unifying Concepts
●Structure and Properties of Matter
●Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter
●Forms and Uses of Energy
●The conservation of Matter and Energy

Students identify supporting evidence to explain conservation of matter and energy, indicating that matter or energy cannot be created or destroyed but is transferred from one object to another.

Unifying Concepts
Earth, Space, & Physical Science
●Students describe Earth as the third planet in the solar system, and understand the effects of the sun as a major source of energy, gravitational forces, and motions of objects in the Solar System
Origin and Evolution
●Students examine evidence for the big bang theory and recognize the immense time scale involved.

Larry Cat in Space
Students learn about the moon while following the adventures of a cat who becomes a stowaway on a spaceship.

A fun-filled interactive program that helps children discover the fascinating world that begins in their backyard.

Our Place in Space
Students use reading skills to learn about the object in our solar system.  Designed for immerging readers.

Ancient tales and modern truths come together when a wish made "once in a blue moon" brings everyone's favorite night light to life.

Planet Earth Weather-Maker

Weather is an interaction between the Sun and the planet Earth.  This program includes information on the water cycle and basic cloud types.

Voyage to Distant Worlds

A tour of our solar system focusing on the forces that have changed our planet.

The  sky over their homeland remind the Pawnee of their place in time and space and their connection to all that they see.

Universe
A brief tour of our solar system and beyond.  This program focuses on  the life cycle of a star.

The Hubble telescope has revolutionized the way we see and think about our universe.

This program explores the relationship between the ancient Egyptian culture and the stars and planets.