September

Fairness and Responsibility

How do we take care of ourselves and others in our world?

Make posters describing appropriate school and classroom behavior and post them around the school

October

Healthy Foods/Healthy Habits

How do others help us stay healthy?

Venn Diagram of healthy vs. non-healthy foods. Organize information in a food group book. Present a balanced meal menu 

November

Farms and Cities

Where does our food come from? How does the food come to our table?

In groups or pairs, students choose one agricultural product and illustrate and "write" a story from seed to our tables

December

Fairy Tales

Who is afraid of the big bad wolf? What makes a fairy tale a fairy tale?

Listen to fairy tales and orally recount major events sequence through drama and complete a story map?

January

Family Tales

Where do I belong in my family?

Create and present a family tree-Illustrate, sequence and label a time line album

February

Weather

What can or can't I do in different kinds of weather? (How do weather changes affect us?)

Observe + record daily weather on a chart. Compare/contrast weather changes on a national map. Describe how weather affects us in a journal (school and home).

March

Water, Air and Land

How do water, air and land work together? What happens if they don't?

Conduct an experiment using plant life in various conditions, make predictions and record results.

April

Animal Tails - Classification of animals

Is a camel a mammal?

Gather info about animals-write a rough copy and illustrate about 1 animal. Edit and revise. Publish and illustrate final report and share with class.

May

Fact Vs. Fiction (Science vs. fantasy)

True or False?

Write and illustrate a personal experience and a fictional experience with the students as the main character.

June

Turning points

How have I changed inside and out?

Make a memory book. Illustrate and write about what we've learned and how we have grown.