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Grade One Units/Lesson Plans
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MATH

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The World of Numbers
Core Curriculum Objective(s):

Demonstrate comprehension of whole numbers from 0-100 by counting, reading, and writing numbers with/without manipulatives; 
Count objects in a given set containing between one and 100 objects and write the corresponding numeral;
Recognize and write whole numbers in words through 10 using correct spelling
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes
Core Curriculum Objective(s) 

Draw, describe, and order triangles, squares, rectangles, and circles according to properties of plane and solid figures (number of corners, sides, square corners).
Probability Fun
Core Curriculum Objective(s) 

Describe all possible outcomes of an event or experiment that is based on chance using informal language (certain to happen, equally likely, more likely, not likely to happen, impossible.
Money Fun
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
Recognize, count, and write money amounts using pennies, nickels, and dimes whose total value is 100 cents or less.
Demonstrate comprehension of whole numbers from 0-100 by ordering and comparing numbers with/without manipulatives and using symbols (<, >, =).

Measuring Fun
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
: Use standard and nonstandard units to measure length.

Learning about the World Of Color, Object and Shape Patterns
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
:  Identify, describe, extend, and create a wide variety of patterns in a sequence of objects, numbers, shapes, colors, and calculators to make predictions.

Investigating Shapes In Our World
Core Curriculum Objective(s): 
Investigate, describe, model and draw two- and three- dimensional geometric figures.
  Identify and describe examples of geometric figures in the world around us, and support each choice with appropriate reasoning.

Angles Everywhere
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
:  Classify angles as acute, right, or obtuse.
Also, identify and describe examples of geometric figures in the world.

Shopping for Candy
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Estimate and compute (+, -) amounts of money to solve real world problems.

My Time Book
Core Curriculum Objective(s): 

Tell and record time on a digital clock and analog clock to the hour and half hour.
Publish a variety of original compositions in the pattern or style of a familiar piece of literature.

Cookie Fractions
Core Curriculum Objective(s):  Compare and order fractions using manipulatives and pictorial representations.
Little Pigs with Big Problems
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Develop and justify appropriate strategies for solving problems using logical reasoning.
Shapes And More Shapes
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Connect geometry to related concepts in measurement and number.
Where Are You Spider?
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Describe the proximity of objects in space (near, far, close by, below, up, down, beside, and next to).
Graphing Fun
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
  Collect data by counting, measuring, or surveying and use data to construct picture, bar, and object graphs.
Our World of Shapes
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Identify and describe examples of geometric figures in the world around us, and support each choice with appropriate reasoning.
Sorting and Classifying Concrete Objects by Varying Attributes
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Sort and classify concrete objects according to one or more attributes including color, size, shape, and thickness.
Symmetry with Manipulatives
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Identify and create examples of symmetrical and non-symmetrical figures using a variety of manipulatives (e.g., pattern blocks, attribute blocks, multi-link cubes, geoboards, D-stix, polydrons, geometric solids).
If Our Class Went To See The Prince
Core Curriculum Objective(s):  Statistics: Collect data by counting, measuring, or surveying;
Formulate questions based on data; Organize, record, and communicate data; Read and interpret information from tables and graphs to make comparisons and answer questions.
Reading the Neighborhood
Core Curriculum Objective(s):  Statistics:  Collect data by counting, measuring, or surveying; Formulate questions based on data; Organize, record, and communicate data; Read and interpret information from tables and graphs to make comparisons and answer questions.
Wonderful Watermelons
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
: Statistics 1) Collect data by counting, measuring, and surveying 2) Formulate questions based on data 3) Organize, record, and communicate data 4) Read and interpret information from tables and graphs to make comparisons and answer questions
Wiggle Worms
Core Curriculum Objective(s):  Statistics: 1) Collect data by counting, measuring, or surveying. 2) Formulate questions based on data 3) Organize record, and communicate data 4) Read and interpret information from tables and graphs to make comparisons and answer questions.
How Do You Like Your Eggs?
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Statistics: Collect data by counting, measuring, or surveying;  Formulate questions based on data; Organize, record, and communicate data;  Read and interpret information from tables and graphs to make comparisons and answer questions.
The Billy Goats Gruff and the Days of the Week
Core Curriculum Objective:
Sequence days of the week and months of the year.

LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON PLANS

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Character Traits
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
: Identify the story elements (characters, character traits, setting, problem, solution).

Two Vowels Making One Sound
Core Curriculum Objective(s)

Phonics: Identify and use vowel combinations.

Little Boy Blue
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Draw conclusions and make predictions based upon text/selection and cite supporting evidence.
Enormous Turnips
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Recognize sight vocabulary.
Little Pig, Little Pig
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Make comparisons of situations, characters, emotions, solutions, and texts.
Mind Reader
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Recognize sight vocabulary.

READING LESSON PLANS

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Everything Grows
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Categorize information using strategies such as story mapping, webbing, and Venn Diagrams.
Little Red Hen
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Sequencing events in a story using dramatization, and retelling using beginning, middle and end. Categorize and compare information using a Venn Diagram.

Writing a Letter to a Friend
Core Curriculum Objective(s)

Write compositions for different purposes and write various types of compositions.
 Observe the author's purpose and style of writing.

Sequencing The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Sequence events in a story. Identify story elements.

Cause and Effect in Stories and Daily Life
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Recognize cause and effect.
Comparing and Contrasting Literature Using Venn Diagrams
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
: Categorize information using strategies such as story mapping, webbing, and Venn Diagrams.

Sequencing Life Cycles and Daily Activities
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Sequence events and/or steps in a process using dramatizations, retellings, pictures, charts, media.

Problems and Their Solutions in Stories and Everyday Life 
Core Curriculum Objective(s): Identify the story elements (characters, character traits, setting, plot, problem, solution, goal, outcome, theme).

HEALTH LESSON PLANS

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Nutrition Unit
Core Curriculum Objective(s)
: Name groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.

SOCIAL STUDIES

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Help! Help! Save The Earth
Core Curriculum Objective:
 
Demonstrate an understanding of ways to save our natural resources and preserve our environment (eg. Recycle, control litter).

Maps, Maps, and More Maps
Core Curriculum Objectives: 
Define and use cardinal directions 1SSG-3 Interpret map symbols using a legend.

Ugly Duckling?
Core Curriculum Objectives: 

Recognize unique personal characteristics.

SCIENCE

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Learning the Parts of a Plant
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
  Identify the parts of a plant (seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flower, fruit).

"Observing Weather"
Core Curriculum Objective(s): 
Observe and identify weather conditions.
Identify and describe characteristics of several weather changes.
Measure weather conditions and record data.

The Parts of a Plant that We Eat
Core Curriculum Objective(s): 
Classify edible plant parts as seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits.

"The Ocean Environment"  (A House for Me)
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
 
Identify and describe how living things meet survival needs.
Identify and describe various animal homes.

Sorting Objects
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Sort objects and materials based on a single attribute.

Tops & Bottoms
Core Curriculum Objective(s):
Classify edible plant parts as seeds, roots, etc.