Young children in early elementary grade should know that the Sun is the major source of light and heat on Earth. As discussed in the previous biology units, they should have explored their natural environment and learned how life depends on the availability of water, food, air, and shelter. Based on this prior knowledge, children can take the next step and study how seasonal change affects life. They could observe (and record) evidence for seasonal change (temperature and rainfall). | Lecture # 17 SCIENCE 1 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION Establishing content for elementary science for planet Earth continue . Seasons Seasonal changes Young children in early elementary grade should know that the Sun is the major source of light and heat on Earth. As discussed in the previous biology units, they should have explored their natural environment and learned how life depends on the availability of water, food, air, and shelter. Based on this prior knowledge, children can take the next step and study how seasonal change affects life. They could observe (and record) evidence for seasonal change (temperature and rainfall). Based on their collected data and observations, they can make connections about: how the seasons affect human activity how humans’ use of Earth’s resources changes during each season. For instance, they can connect the growth of plants and crops in the fields and the birth of baby animals with the weather and the change of seasons. Day & Night Day and night Children in the lower elementary grades can observe and record the Sun’s position over the course of a day to document the east-west path of the Sun. In a long-term experiment, they can add the movement and changes of the Moon to their Sun observations. You could also briefly introduce them to the night sky and have them conduct initial observations of stars and planets. At this point, they are too young to learn about the scientific reasons for these phenomena. Their observations and the knowledge that there are regular patterns in appearance and apparent motion form the foundation for a real understanding of the solar system. A continuation of these concepts in the middle school grades and beyond will build on this foundation. Suggested learning progressions for earth science: Planet Earth In all of the preceding activities, it is important that Teachers understand the expectations for children in elementary grades. Science content can and should be taught to young . | Lecture # 17 SCIENCE 1 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION Establishing content for elementary science for planet Earth continue . Seasons Seasonal changes Young children in early elementary grade should know that the Sun is the major source of light and heat on Earth. As discussed in the previous biology units, they should have explored their natural environment and learned how life depends on the availability of water, food, air, and shelter. Based on this prior knowledge, children can take the next step and study how seasonal change affects life. They could observe (and record) evidence for seasonal change (temperature and rainfall). Based on their collected data and observations, they can make connections about: how the seasons affect human activity how humans’ use of Earth’s resources changes during each season. For instance, they can connect the growth of plants and crops in the fields and the birth of baby animals with the weather and the change of seasons. Day & Night Day .
