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Alignment to the Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards and Accomplishments for grades:
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1) NATURE WALK: EXPLORE THE FOREST COMMUNITY Cell Structure and Function: 1.1.1 Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts. o Use magnifiers to observe smaller parts of larger objects. 1.1.2 Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms. o Observe and describe what happens when an object loses a part. Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: 1.2.2 Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment. o Use the senses to explore the environment. 1.2.3 Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment. o Collect information about organisms that occupy specific environments. 1.2.4 Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution. o Provide examples of pollutants in a specific environment. Food Production and Energy for Life: 1.3.1 Recognize the basic requirements of all living things. o Recognize the basic needs of living things (e.g., food, water, sunlight, air). Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: 1.5.1 Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind. o Observe and note differences among plants and animals of the same kind. 1.5.2 Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments. o Recognize the environment in which an organism is typically found. Earth and Space Science Earth and Its Place in the Universe: 1.7.1 Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky. a. Distinguish between objects that appear in the day and nighttime sky. b. Recognize that the moon is the closest object in the sky. c. Recognize that there are tools for observing objects in the day and nighttime sky. Atmospheric Cycles: 1.8.1 Recognize daily and seasonal weather changes. a. Recognize that weather conditions are constantly changing. b. Describe weather patterns associated with the seasons. 1.8.2 Realize that weather is associated with temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions and can be measured using tools and instruments. a. Associate temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions with various types of weather. b. Identify the appropriate tool for measuring temperature, precipitation, and wind speed/direction. Earth Features: 1.9.1 Identify the earth's major geological features. o Distinguish between land and water environments. Earth Resources: 1.10.1 Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials which have basic observable and measurable properties. o Use observable properties to distinguish among a variety of earth materials. 1.10.2 Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved. o Identify ways that earth resources benefit man. Energy: 1.14.1 Realize that the sun is the main source of earth's heat and light energy.
2) STREAM STUDY: INVESTIGATE THE LIFE IN A STREAM Cell Structure and Function: 1.1.1 Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts. o Use magnifiers to observe smaller parts of larger objects. 1.1.2 Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms. o Observe and describe what happens when an object loses a part. Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: 1.2.2 Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment. o Use the senses to explore the environment. 1.2.3 Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment. o Collect information about organisms that occupy specific environments. 1.2.4 Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution. o Provide examples of pollutants in a specific environment. Food Production and Energy for Life: 1.3.1 Recognize the basic requirements of all living things. o Recognize the basic needs of living things (e.g., food, water, sunlight, air). Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: 1.5.1 Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind. o Observe and note differences among plants and animals of the same kind. 1.5.2 Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments. o Recognize the environment in which an organism is typically found. Earth Features: 1.9.1 Identify the earth's major geological features. o Distinguish between land and water environments. Energy: 1.14.1 Realize that the sun is the main source of earth's heat and light energy.
3) WILDLIFE CLASS: TOUCH PELTS, SKULLS, ANIMAL TRACKS, LIVE SPECIMENS. Cell Structure and Function: 1.1.1 Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts. o Use magnifiers to observe smaller parts of larger objects. 1.1.2 Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms. o Observe and describe what happens when an object loses a part. Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment:: 1.2.2 Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment. o Use the senses to explore the environment. 1.2.3 Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment. o Collect information about organisms that occupy specific environments. 1.2.4 Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution. o Provide examples of pollutants in a specific environment. Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: 1.5.1 Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind. o Observe and note differences among plants and animals of the same kind. 1.5.2 Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments. o Recognize the environment in which an organism is typically found. Earth Features: 1.9.1 Identify the earth's major geological features. o Distinguish between land and water environments. 4) RECYCLED TURTLE CRAFT: CREATE A TURTLE FROM A TWO-LITER DRINK BOTTLE. Earth Resources: 1.10.2 Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved. o Identify ways that earth resources benefit man. 5) LOW ROPES INITIATIVE COURSE: BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP TEAMWORK Physical Science Forces and Motion: 1.11.1 Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects (push/pull). o Observe and describe how the movement of an object can be changed (e.g. push/pull, fast/slow). 1.11.2 Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance. o Recognize objects that are balanced. 6) TEAM BUILDING GAMES: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS 7) OOBLEC: CORN STARCH AND WATER: SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS Structure and Properties of Matter: 1.12.1 Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time and under different conditions. b. Distinguish between solids and liquids. Interactions of Matter: 1.13.1 Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact. o Observe and describe changes that can occur when two materials interact
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