Weather Our Natural World Changes
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Unit Questions Teacher Resources Student Resources
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration Questions 1-4


Curriculum ConnectionShared Reading:

Daytime Sky

Stars

Day and Night

Weather Song

Curriculum ConnectionVideos:
Discovery: Prior to selcting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

A Closer Look at the Sun

Sunrise and Sunset Video
(SafeShare Video)

The Sun Song
(SafeShare Video)

Curriculum ConnectionScience:
Ice Melting
(SafeShare Video)

View of Day and Night

Sky Map


Smartboard Suns Affect

cccSongs:

School House Rock Nouns
(Safe YouTube)

WixieWixie:
Teachers login to Wixie, select the link, then assign to students.

Day and Night

Short i
 Theme Activities:

Seasons

Compare Spring and Winter

Foundational Activities:

High Frequency Practice
(Questions 1-10)

sb Cookie Crunch Sight Words


Word Clouds
(ABCYa!)

The Big Hit
(Starfall)

Sight Words
(Safe YouTube)

Spelling Practice
(ABCYa!)

Construct a Word
(Read Write Think)

Short i Center

How do the seasons create change?
Exploration Questions 5-8
Curriculum ConnectionShared Reading:

Song of Seasons

I like Fall

Columbus Day

First Day of Winter

Curriculum ConnectionInteractive Read Aloud:

The Tiny Seed
(Just Books)

The Story of Thanksgiving
(Just Books)

It's Winter
(Unite For Literacy - Search for Winter)

It's Fall
(Unite For Literacy - Search for Fall)

Curriculum ConnectionVideos:
Discovery: Prior to selcting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Seasons


curSongs:

"Very" Song
(Safe YouTube)

WixieWixie:
Teachers login to Wixie, select the link, then assign to students.

Statements and Questions
Theme Activities:

The Sun

Foundational Activities:

Word Munchers
(Starfall)

KIZ Phonics
(Kiz Phonics)

Short i

Word Match
(Vocabulary Company)
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration Questions 9-12
Curriculum ConnectionShared Reading:

Freedom, Freedom, Let it Ring

Spring

St. Patrick's Day Song

Things in the Grass

Curriculum ConnectionInteractive Read Aloud:

The Spring Senses
(Unite For Literacy - Search for Senses)

It's Winter
(Unite For Literacy - Search for Winter)

Curriculum ConnectionVideos:
Discovery: Prior to selcting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Discovery EducationMagical Mother Nature: The Four Seasons, Spring

Discovery EducationUnited States: Memorial Day

Discovery EducationA Short History of Earth Day

Weather

The President! Children's Song About Washington & Lincoln
(SafeShare Video)

Martin Luther King Jr Song
(SafeShare Video)

A Mother's Day Song for Children
(SafeShare Video)

The History of Flag Day
(SafeShare Video)

currSongs:

Fun Summer Song!
(SafeShare)

The "op" Family Song
(Safe YouTube)

Short O Song
(Hooked on Phonics)

WixieWixie:
Teachers login to Wixie, select the link, then assign to students.

Making Words (A,E,O)

Season Sort

My Favorite Season

Foundational Activities:

High Frequency Practice
(Questions 11-16)

Mox's Shop
(Starfall)

Alien Punctuation
(BBC)

Kung-Fu Sentences
(BBC)



Short o Circle Map
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration Questions 13-16
Curriculum ConnectionShared Reading:

Independence Day

Seasons Change the World

What Makes Weather

Hurricane Poem

Curriculum ConnectionInteractive Read Aloud:

Fourth of July
(Unite For Literacy- search for July)



Curriculum ConnectionVideos:
Discovery: Prior to selcting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Season Changes

Earth's Tilt 1: The Reason for the Seasons
(SafeShare Video)

Radar Time Lapse Video
(SafeShare Video)

Family Emergency Kit
(SafeShare Video)

Smartboard World Seasons

 Smartboard Weather Movement

 Smartboard Severe Weather

How to Blend Short "e" Words
(Safe YouTube)

Song:

"Who" Song
(Safe YouTube)

On the Fourth of July
(Songs for Teaching)

Theme Activities:

Disaster Master
(Ready.gov)

Build a Kit
(Ready.gov)

Foundational Activities:

River Rhyming
(BBC)

Peg the Hen
(Starfall)

First 24 High Frequency Words
(Safe YouTube)

 

 

Teacher Notes
Questions/Resources Standards
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration Questions 1-4


Daytime Sky
Stars
Day and Night
Weather Song
Sunrise and Sunset Video
The Sun Song
A Closer Look at the sun
Ice Melting
View Of Day and Night
Sky Map
Sight Word Books
Sun's Affect
School House Rock Nouns
Seasons
Compare Spring and Winter
High Frequency Practice
Cookie Crunch Sight Words
Short Vowel Pumpkin Patch
Word Clouds
The Big Hit
Sight Words
Spelling Practice
Construct a Word
Sight Words
Short i Center




Common Core

RI.1.1 Students will ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

RI.1.9 Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic

RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. 

RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). 

RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 

RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. 

RF.1.4.B Read grade level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.

L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking 

L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

 SL.1.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges

SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

W.1.8 With help and guidance from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Health

National PE Standard 4:The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

 ASCA Mindsets (Standards):

Demonstrates the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.
Science/Social Studies

NGSS 1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the sun, moon and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

NGSS 1-ESS1.A Universe and Stars: Patterns of the motion of the sun, mood, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.

NGSS 1-ESS1.B Earth and Solar System: Seasonal patterns of sunrise and sunset can be observed, described, and predicted.

 NGSS CCC 1 Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.

NGSS Science and Engineering Practices 4 Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns and/or relationships in the natural and designed world(s) in order to answer scientific questions and solve problems.

 

Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:
1. Empowered Learner
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration questions 5-8

Song of Seasons
I Like Fall
Columbus Day
First Day of Winter
The Tiny Seed
The Story of Thanksgiving
It's Winter
It's Fall
Seasons
"Very" Song
The Sun
Word Munchers
KIZ Phonics
Statements and Questions
Short i
Word Match
High Frequency Practice
Common Core

RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning or words and phrases in a text.

RI.1.9 Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g.; in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. 

RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). 

RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.  

RF1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. 

RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking 

L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

SL.1.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges

W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

 W.1.8 With help and guidance from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.


Health

National PE Standard 4:The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

ASCA Mindsets (Standards):

Demonstrates the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.

Science/Social Studies

 NGSS 1-ESS1-2 Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

NGSS CCC 1 Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.

SS.1.B.1.b Explain how contributions of people may be recognized with holidays and celebrations, such as Presidents' Day and Veterans' Day.

Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:
1. Empowered Learner
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration questions 9-12

Freedom, Freedom, Let It Ring
Spring
St. Patrick's Day Song
Things in the Grass
The Spring Senses
It's Winter
The President! Children's Song About Washington and Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr. Song
Magical Mother Nature:  The Four Seasons, Spring
United States: Memorial Day
A Short History of Earth Day
Weather
A Mother's Day Song For Children
The History of Flag Day
Fun Summer Song!
The "op" Family Song
Short O Song
High Frequency Practice
Mox's Shop
Alien Punctuation
Kung-Fu Sentences
Phonics Short O Word Families
Word Family "op" Book
Making Words (A, E, O)
Short o Circle Map
Common Core

RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. 

RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). 

RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.  

RF1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. 

RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.

L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking 

L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

RI.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.

RI.1.9 Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g.; in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.

SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

 W.1.8 With help and guidance from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.


Health

National PE Standard 4:

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

ASCA Mindsets (Standards):

Demonstrates the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.
Science/Social Studies

SS.1.B.1.a Describe the contributions of people, past and present, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the current president. 

 SS. 1.B.1.b Explain how contributions of people may be recognized with holidays and celebrations, such as Presidents' Day and Veterans' Day. .

NGSS CCC 1 Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
Technology
3.1 Technology for Learning and collaboration.
How do the seasons create change?
Exploration questions 13-16

Independence Day
Seasons Change the World
What Makes Weather
Hurricane Poem
Fourth of July
Super Storms
Seasons Change
Earth's Tilt:The Reasons for the Seasons
Radar Time Lapse Video
Family Emergency Kit
World Seasons
Weather Movement
Severe Weather
How to Blend Short "e" Words
World Seasons
Weather Movement
"Who" Song
On the Fourth of July
Disaster Master
Build A Kit
Disaster Master
River Rhyming
Peg the Hen
First 24 High Frequency Words



Common Core

RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. 

RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). 

RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.  

RF1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. 

RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

RL.1.5 Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.

RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1.

L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking 

L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key ideas in the text. 

RI.1.6 Distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.

RI.1.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key details.

RI.1.8 Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.

SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.

 W.1.8 With help and guidance from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

 

 

Health

National PE Standard 4:

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

ASCA Mindsets (Standards):

Demonstrates the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.

Health 5.A.1.a Practice how to respond to an emergency, e.g. tell an adult and call 911.
Science/Social Studies
SS. 1.B.1.b Explain how contributions of people may be recognized with holidays and celebrations, such as Presidents' Day and Veterans' Day.
SS 1-3B.1 Describe places in the environment using geographic characteristics.
SS 3.A.1 Use geographic tools to locate and describe places on Earth.
NGSS 1-ESS1.B Earth and Solar System: Seasonal patterns of sunrise and sunset can be observed, described, and predicted.
NGSS CCC2: Events have causes that generate observable patterns.

Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:
1. Empowered Learner
3. Knowledge Constructor

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August 2017
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