Hello families,

This week in science, our first graders are learning about living and nonliving things, as well as exploring the four seasons and how they change throughout the year.

As we continue our science unit, students will begin learning about plants and animals, including their needs and characteristics. We will also explore life cycles, such as the butterfly life cycle, and observe how living things grow and change over time.

We’re excited for all the hands-on learning ahead!

This week, we are wrapping up our exciting unit in science focused on the Solar System! Understanding our place in space is foundational, and we will begin by observing and analyzing patterns right here on Earth. Specifically, we will be looking at patterns in the sky and how they change over time.

​A hands-on part of this learning will involve observing how our shadow moves throughout the day. This simple yet powerful activity helps students visualize the apparent movement of the sun and lays the groundwork for understanding the rotation of the Earth. Please encourage your student to talk about any changes they notice in the sky or with their own shadow when they are outside.

This week, we will continue our science unit focused on the Solar System! Understanding our place in space is foundational, and we will begin by observing and analyzing patterns right here on Earth. Specifically, we will be looking at patterns in the sky and how they change over time.

​A hands-on part of this learning will involve observing how our shadow moves throughout the day. This simple yet powerful activity helps students visualize the apparent movement of the sun and lays the groundwork for understanding the rotation of the Earth. Please encourage your student to talk about any changes they notice in the sky or with their own shadow when they are outside.

This week, we are kicking off an exciting new unit in science focused on the Solar System! Understanding our place in space is foundational, and we will begin by observing and analyzing patterns right here on Earth. Specifically, we will be looking at patterns in the sky and how they change over time.

​A hands-on part of this learning will involve observing how our shadow moves throughout the day. This simple yet powerful activity helps students visualize the apparent movement of the sun and lays the groundwork for understanding the rotation of the Earth. Please encourage your student to talk about any changes they notice in the sky or with their own shadow when they are outside.

In Science, we will be learning about sound and vibration. This is an important topic because sound is part of our everyday lives, and students will explore how sounds are made and how they travel. 

At the end of this week, we will also have our unit test on light and sound to review everything we’ve learned so far. 

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home!  

In Science, we will continue our unit on Light! Students will be learning about different types of light, including natural light (like the sun) and artificial light (like lamps and flashlights). We will also explore how light interacts with objects, focusing on transparent, translucent, and opaque materials. 

This unit will help students observe the world around them in new ways and make real-life connections to how light is part of our daily lives. 

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home! 

In Science, we are beginning a new unit on Light! Students will be learning about different types of light, including natural light (like the sun) and artificial light (like lamps and flashlights). We will also explore how light interacts with objects, focusing on transparent, translucent, and opaque materials. 

This unit will help students observe the world around them in new ways and make real-life connections to how light is part of our daily lives. 

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home!