First Grade Programs
First Grade Programs
Adapt in the Habitat
SOL’S:
Science – K.1, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8
English – K.1, K.2, K.3, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Students will examine different habitats. They will learn about food chains and how animal adaptations work. Students will create an art project based on camouflage.
Adventures in Early China
SOL'S:
History and Social Science - 1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5
Science - 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.5, 2.8
Prepare for a journey to the Far East! Discover a culture halfway around the world by exploring the contributions of the Ancient Chinese people – from clothing to architecture and food to inventions. Students will also learn about China’s geography. Hands-on activities will allow students to gain a greater understanding of life in Ancient China.
American Indian Journey
SOL’S:
History and Social Studies – 1.4, 1.6, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5
Science- 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.5, 2.8
Explore how American Indian Tribes (Powhatan, Pueblo and Lakota) adapted to different environments and made use of natural resources. Students will gain a greater understanding of American Indian culture by participating in hands-on activities.
Celebrations Around the World
SOL’S:
English - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, K.11, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
History and Social Science - K.3, K.8, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12, 2.10, 2.12, 3.12
Fine Arts - K.2, K.4, K.16, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.3, 2.9, 2.14, 3.10
Students will discover the diverse celebrations of Richmond neighbors. By participating in hands-on activities, students will identify different cultures by comparing celebrations.
Economics Express
SOL’S:
History and Social Science – K.6, K.7, K.8, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
Math – K.7, 1.7, 2.10, 3.8
Students will explore economic concepts by participating in an interactive role play. Students will produce goods to be sold and then buy goods as consumers. Key economic concepts covered include: needs, wants, goods, services, producers, consumers and distributors.
Geography *NEW*
SOL’S:
History&Social Science - 1.4, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.5
Oral Language and Reading - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9, 2.1, 2.3, 2.8, 3.1
Fine Arts - 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9, 2.10
Students will explore grade-specific geography concepts through storytime and hands-on activities. Key geography concepts will include communities, compass rose, continents and oceans, equator, prime meridian, hemispheres and US geography. Students will use a key to create a topographical map to take home.
Magnificent Magnets
SOL’S:
Science-K.1, K.3, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
Students will investigate how magnets repel and attract. Students will experiment with an array of magnets to understand how they work. Students will also create a magnetic bookmark.
Mapping Ancient Egypt
SOL’S:
History and Social Science- 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
Science- 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.5, 2.8
Explore the contributions of the Ancient Egyptian people - from clothing to architecture and food to inventions. Students will identify the location of Egypt using a map and will learn about Egypt’s geography. Hands -on activities will allow the students to gain a greater understanding of life in Ancient Egypt.
Math and Art
SOL’S:
Math- K.11, K.12, K.15, K.16, 1.12, 1.13, 1.16, 1.17, 2.15, 2.16, 2.20, 3.14, 3.15, 3.19
Visual Arts – K.3, K.11, K.12, K.13, K.15, K.17, 1.3, 1.4, 1.12, 1.13, 1.16, 1.17, 2.4, 2.9, 2.19, 3.3, 3.4, 3.23, 3.24
Students will apply mathematical thinking to create works of art. Students will use critical thinking to determine different types of patterns and predict what will come next. Students will look at patterns and symmetry in famous works of art, nature, clothing and architecture. Students will create art projects using patterns and symmetry.
Ready, Set…Grow!
SOL’S:
Science- K.6, K.7, K.8, K.9, K.10, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8
English- K.1, K.2, K.3, K.5, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Students will examine the needs of a plant, parts of a plant and how season affect plants. Through storytime and hands on activities, students will gain a greater understanding of how plants grow. Students will also make a garden starter kit.
Scientific Investigation *NEW*
SOL’S:
Science- K.1, K.4, K.5, K.9, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3
Measurement- K.8, 1.10, 2.11, 2.14, 3.9, 3.13
Students will learn and practice scientific investigation principles. They will work collaboratively to test their hypothesis by conducting an experiment.
Simple Machines
SOL’S:
Science- 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2
Students will learn about different types of simple machines and examine how simple machines work. Students will use cooperative learning to create simple machines. Students may create complex machines if developmentally appropriate.
Weather Explorers *NEW*
SOL'S:
Science- K.1, K.5, K.8, 1.1, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.8, 3.9
Math- K.8, K.10, 1.14, 2.14
Students will learn about the water cycle, tools meteorologists use, and types of clouds. Students will gain greater understanding of how different types of clouds create different types of precipitation through hands-on demonstrations and an art activity.