Elementary Science: Becoming a Scientist with Hands on Learning
Elementary Science: Becoming a Scientist with Hands on Learning
Science in our elementary classrooms focuses on learning the scientific process through practice. Students make form hypotheses, make observations, perform experiments and report results through units in life science, physical science and earth science. The majority of our science curriculum is supported by FOSS: Full Option Science System. The FOSS units were designed by scientists & educators especially for use in the elementary classroom. In addition to the hands-on investigations, each unit is accompanied by a soft-cover book, Science Stories, which provide information on the content as well as stories about scientists who use these concepts as part of their jobs. This real world application helps students see science in daily life. Additional units from Delta Science Modules rounds out the elementary science curriculum so that all areas of the Illinois Learning Standards are addressed.
Science Units
| Kindergarten: | Properties | Finding the Moon | Animals 2 x 2* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Grade | Solids & Liquids | Pebbles, Sand & Silt | Insects* | |
| 2nd Grade | Air & Weather | Balance & Motion | New Plants* | |
| 3rd Grade | Water | Earth Materials | Force & Motion | Structures of Life* |
| 4th Grade | Solar System | Human Body | Magnetism & Electricity | Food Chains & Webs* |
| 5th Grade | Solar Energy | Variables | Food & Nutrition* | Lenses & Mirrors |
| 6th Grade | Environments* | Pollution | Newton's Toy Box | Mixtures & Solutions |
* includes Live Organisms
Information and activities for use at home can be found at fossweb link