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10 Major Science Themes/Ideas/Concepts
Ben Harp and Makenzie Weldon
a. Weather is something that primary students notice. It’s somethingthat they experience on a daily basis. Knowing different weather
patterns and the effects of the sun can be enhanced through
observations, graphing, stories and more.
b. The Ohio Academic Grade 1 Content Standards state that the
students should be taught that the sun is a source of energy and
energy changes that occur to land, air and water. (ODE Content
Standards: Science: Pg. 25) Another standard falls under the
Kindergarten standards and states that students should be taught
about weather and weather changes. (ODE Content Standards:Science: Pg. 5)
c. Examples of lessons that can be done are mathematical graphing of
the different weather patterns throughout the day, planting
something and seeing the weather’s effect on it, or using 2-Liter
bottles to create tornadoes.
d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include Oh Say Can
You Say What’s the Weather Today ? or The Kids Book of Weather
Forecasting.
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a. Learning about plants is important because students experience
plants on a daily basis. It’s important to know what plants are safe to
eat, good for the environment and which plants are bad.
b.
The Ohio Academic Grade 1 Content Standards state that thestudents should be taught about the basic needs of living things
(including air, water, and shelter). This standard goes into detail
explaining the importance of plant growth, and although the
reproduction isn’t mentioned, it’s important that students know how
plants come alive. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 35)
c. Examples of lessons that can be done are the planting of different
plants and observing their growth. A trip to a local nature park or
flower shop can help expose students to the important components
of plant life and the importance that plants have on our lives.d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include I am a Leaf or
Oh Say can you Seed?
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a. Obviously, animal and animal characteristics are an interest and an
area of importance for primary students. Students can be curious
about pets, marine life, or wild animals. An education of these can
help students gain a better understanding of ecosystems. This canalso be correlated with plant life and the importance of it.
b. The Ohio Academic Grade 3Science Content Standards state that
students should be taught about the physical and behavioral traits of
living things which affect the living thing’s ability to survive and
reproduce. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 85)
c. Examples of lessons that can be done are trips to the Boonshoft
Museum of Discovery (or the Boonshoft even does classroom visits
with animals), a trip to a zoo, research projects about a student’s
favorite animal, or watching movies and observing thebehaviors/diet of a particular animal.
d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include Animals
Should Definitely Not be Wearing Clothing or For Animal Lovers.
e. Note: Obviously the reproduction of animals can be graphic. Keep in
mind that it’s important to be informative, but appropriate.
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a. Primary students may be curious about the movement of objects,
including their own bodies. With information pertaining to their
personal being, it’s important to be thorough. Gravity is important,
but can also be a fun topic of learning.b. The Ohio Academic Grade 1 Science Standards state that students
should be taught the changes of properties of objects and materials.
It also says that they should be taught that the result of this is from a
pushing or a pulling. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 39) The
Kindergarten standards also state that students should be taught
properties of objects (this can affect the motion of the object). (ODE
Content Standards: Science: Pg. 17)
c. Some examples of lesson ideas include dropping of a paper clip vs. a
ball (gravity is the same for all solid objects), and reading/learningabout Newton’s three laws of motion.
d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include Motion: Push,
Pull, Fast and Slow or Move It! Motion Forces and You.
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a. Learning about solids, liquids, and gases can be very interesting and
fun for primary students. Teaching students about the states of
matter can help them integrate this information at home. (freezing
beverages, melting something, etc.) Just think how impressedparents will be if their child talks about the three states of matter at
home!
b. The Ohio Academic Grade 3 Science Standards state that students
should be taught about matter, the states of matter, and heat’s effect
on these states of matter. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 88)
c. Some lesson ideas pertaining to this topic include observations
within freezing/melting a liquid, observing the evaporation of water
over time, or playing games discussing how much heat is needed to
melt something. (Safety first, of course)d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include The Solid
Truth about States of Matter with Max Axiom or Werewolves and
States of Matter.
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a. Primary students can show great interest in space. Space is not only
the planets and their alignment, outer space includes star
formations, the sun and moon and their effect on Earth, and the
rotation of everything around the sun. It’s important that studentsknow the correct information and how the moon and sun can affect
their daily lives.
b. The Ohio Academic Kindergarten Standards state that students
should be taught about patterns in the sky, and weather changes.
(ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 8) The fifth grade standards
also state that students should be taught about cycles and patterns
within our solar system. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 130)
c. There are many different integrated lessons you can do with this.
You can relate time to this by the moving of the sun, you could keepthis strictly science by teaching the properties of planets and starts,
or the students can create a song that helps them remember the
order of the planets.
d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include There ’s No
Place like Space: All about our Solar System or What’s Out There: A
Book about Space.
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a. With the education of animals and plants, it’s important to recognize
the environment and habitat that these organisms have/interact
with. As a living organism, it’s beneficial to know about the certain
habitats that could affect human health.b. The Ohio Academic Content Grade 2 Science Standards state that
students should be taught about how the environment and particular
habitats affect living organisms. It also discusses how the interaction
within these habitats can affect an organism. (ODE Content
Standards: Science: Pg. 56)
c. Some lesson activities for habitats include walking trips through the
woods to observe the habitats of woodland creatures. Research
projects of the desert and oceans could be interesting, especially
when the student has to present it to the class.d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include The ABC’s of
Habitats or The Magic School Bus Hops Home: A Book about Animal
Habitats.
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a. Students should know the importance of ecosystems because they are
a part of a food chain themselves. Learning about ecosystems teaches
students the importance of the circle of life and food.
b.
The Ohio Academic Content Grade 5 Science Standards state thatstudents should be taught the importance and functions of
ecosystems. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 139) The
Kindergarten standards also state that students should be taught
about living things in Ohio. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg.
11)
c. Examples of lessons that can be incorporated with ecosystems
include creating a food chain within a particular habitat, or doing a
research project about ecosystems.
d.
Sample books for integrated literacy activities include Exploring Ecosystems with Max Axiom: Super Scientist or What if there are no
Bees?
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a. This is an important concept to teach because it directly correlates
with the students. Learning about their growth can help the students
make wise decisions pertaining to nutrition and positive health
practices. It's important to be inclusive, but nonjudgmental for any students with health/weight issues.
b. The Ohio Academic Content Grade 3 Science Standards state that
students should be taught about living organisms’ (including
themselves) behavior and growth traits. (ODE Content Standards:
Science: Pg. 79) The Kindergarten standards also state that students
should be observing living things in Ohio. (ODE Content Standards:
Science: Pg. 11)
c. Examples of lesson ideas can be teaching the song about bones (the
hip bone is connected to the…..bone). This would be a perfectsubject to incorporate proper heating habits and the MyPlate
information.
d. Sample books for integrated literacy activities include A Monster
Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, and Feeling
Great for Monsters and Kids! or My Amazing Body.
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a. Students more than likely see ‘rocks’ on a daily basis. A common
misconception is that some rocks may actually be a composition of
minerals, not just solid rock. Students can fully appreciate the
development of a rock by the converging of minerals when they aretaught properly.
b. The Ohio Academic Content Grade 3 Standards state that students
should be taught about rocks, soil, minerals, and the energy required
producing them. (ODE Content Standards: Science: Pg. 75)
c. Some examples of lesson ideas include the collection of
rocks/minerals and classifying them. Students can also observe the
different properties of the rock/mineral and decide what composes
it.
d.
Sample books for integrated literacy activities include Rocks and Minerals or Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals.