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Fort Belvoir Elementary School
5970 Meeres Rd.
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
ph: (703) 781-2700
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email web curator: Kathy.Murdock@fcps.edu
Last updated: June 26, 2007
First Grade:
Science Page 1
"Learning Through Nature"
Here are a few of the topics first graders will be reading, experimenting, and learning about this year:
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Winter is a time for dormancy for many plants and animals. We continue to use our 5 senses to make observations about what is going on in nature to prepare for the winter months.
Here are a few of the things we will be observing throughout the winter:
- Evergreens - Comparing trees with needles and trees with broad leaves.
- Water Cycle - The three states of water--liquid, solid, and gas.
- Natural Resources - Protecting our Earth's natural resources.
- Sources of Light and Shadows - Learning about rainbows, light, and shadows.
During spring, first graders learn
- the parts of a seed (See diagram below)that seeds are the beginning of new plant growththat seeds travel by nature, animals, and humansabout germination ( see experiment below)about twigs and budsthe parts of a flower ( see diagram below)about plant needsabout pollination
- the importance of flowers
- EARTHWORMS!!!
Earthworms
Students will -
- learn the parts of an earthwormexperiment with earthworm soil preferenceslearn about what conditions earthworms prefer to livelearn the life cycle of an earthworm
- learn the importance of an earthworm
Parts of a Seed
Germination is the beginning of seed growth.
Try this experiment at home!
Seed germination experiment:
- Pick a seed from home to germinate. (beans work well)Soak it in water over night.
- Place it in a sealed bag with a wet paper towel.
Watch and observe your seed growth!!
