Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum: Investigate Changes in Environment, Needs of Plants/animals, Properties of Materials, and Characteristics of Light/sound.

Grade 1 Long-Range Plan for Ontario Science Curriculum

Term 1: September - November

Overall Expectations:

1. Investigate daily and seasonal changes in the environment and the impact of human activities on the environment.
2. Investigate the characteristics and needs of plants and animals, including humans.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic needs and characteristics of plants and animals, including humans.

Specific Expectations:

1.1 - Daily and Seasonal Changes:

• Observe and record changes in the weather and the seasons.
• Identify and describe the changes in plants and animals during different seasons.
• Investigate how daily and seasonal changes affect humans and other living things.

1.2 - Plants and Animals:

• Identify and describe the basic needs of plants (e.g., water, sunlight, air, soil).
• Observe and describe the life cycle of a plant (e.g., seed, sprout, plant, flower).
• Identify and describe the basic needs of animals (e.g., food, water, shelter).
• Observe and describe the life cycle of an animal (e.g., birth, growth, reproduction).

Term 2: December - February

Overall Expectations:

1. Investigate materials and objects in the environment and their properties.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of materials and objects and how they can be changed.

Specific Expectations:

1.3 - Materials and Objects:

• Identify and describe the properties of different materials (e.g., hard, soft, rough, smooth).
• Sort and classify objects based on their properties (e.g., color, shape, size).
• Investigate and describe the uses of different materials and objects in everyday life.

1.4 - Changing Materials:

• Investigate and describe how materials can be changed (e.g., bending, stretching, breaking).
• Explore and describe the effects of heat and cold on different materials.
• Investigate and describe how water can change the shape of materials.

Term 3: March - June

Overall Expectations:

1. Investigate the characteristics and properties of light and sound.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and properties of light and sound.

Specific Expectations:

1.5 - Light:

• Investigate and describe the sources of light (e.g., sun, flashlight, lamp).
• Explore and describe how light can be blocked or reflected.
• Investigate and describe the effects of light on objects and materials.

1.6 - Sound:

• Investigate and describe the sources of sound (e.g., voice, musical instruments, objects).
• Explore and describe how sound can be loud or soft, high or low.
• Investigate and describe the effects of sound on objects and materials.

Note: This long-range plan is a general guideline and can be adjusted based on the specific needs and interests of the students. It is important to incorporate hands-on activities, experiments, and inquiry-based learning throughout the year to engage students and promote a deeper understanding of the concepts.