Exploring Our World: 1st and 2nd Grade Science

Welcome to Science Class! This class will have a new topic each week where we will explore science topics geared to first and second grade. We will cover topics in Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Each week I will post a printable handout that goes along with the lesson. On weeks that we have an experiment, I will demonstrate the experiment in class and post directions on how students (with parent supervision!) can complete the experiment at home, outside of class. It is not a problem if students do not have the handouts for class. They are always welcome to listen and participate by sharing ideas and answering questions. 

My favorite part of teaching is building relationships! I strive to create a positive, relaxed environment where we can learn and have fun. I do not require students to mute, but I will mute students if there is distracting background noise. It is helpful for students to know how to mute/unmute themselves. I encourage students to ask questions and participate! 


Here are our topics: 

Matter
Week of August 19: 5 Senses and Making Observations
Week of August 26: Scientific Method
Week of September 2: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Week of September 9: Properties of Matter
Week of September 16: Irreversible and Reversible Changes

Earth Science
Week of September 23: Earth Systems and Water Cycle
Week of September 30:  Landforms and Bodies of Water
Week of October 7:  Wind and Erosion
Week of October 14: Fall Break- No classes this week
Week of October 21: Fast and Slow Earth Events
Week of October 28: Rocks and Minerals
Week of November 4: Soil and Erosion 

Weather
Week of November 11: Weather 
Week of November 18: Clouds and Severe Weather
Week of November 25: All About Turkeys (No classes Thursday and Friday)
Week of December 2: Forecasting Weather and Climate
Week of December 9: Sun & Moon
Week of December 16: All About Reindeers
Week of December 23: No classes this week
Week of December 30: No classes this week

Living Things
Week of January 6: Living/ Nonliving
Week of January 13: Types of Animals and Animal Survival
Week of January 20: Animal Life Cycles
Week of January 27: Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation
Week of February 3: Plant Needs and Habitats
Week of February 10: Plants Parts & Life Cycle
Week of February 17: Photosynthesis & Pollination

Habitats
Week of February 24: Ecosystems
Week of March 3: Desert Habitat
Week of March 10: Spring Break- No classes this week
Week of March 17: Temperate Forest Habitat
Week of March 24: Grassland Habitat
Week of March 31: Marine Habitats
Week of April 7: Freshwater Habitats
Week of April 14: Polar Habitats
Week of April 21: Caring for Our Earth
Week of April 28: Tundra Habitats
Week of May 5: Tropical Rainforest Habitats
Week of May 12: Microhabitats

Physical Science
Week of May 19: Force and Motion
Week of May 26: Gravity and Magnets
Week of June 2: Sound and Light