it's very often science or social studies that fall by the wayside. That's sad, because we know how important both science and social studies are and also how much many of our students love them.
But the reality is that literacy and math are at the top of the teaching (and testing!) list and we all know it.
So, what can we do about it? Well, one idea that I'm sure we all try to do is to choose our readalouds with an eye to the content area topics we're teaching. Solid readalouds packed with the vocabulary of your science topic give your students' repeated exposure to content area vocabulary, and also address literacy standards for non-fiction. A great book can also be the springboard for some non-fiction writing, either whole class or in a writing center.
Integrating science into your math and literacy teaching (and vice versa!) is another idea for making the most of your teaching time. Integrating curriculum is also a surefire way to improve vocabulary understanding and retention and, in simple terms, to help the learning stick!
So, what can we do about it? Well, one idea that I'm sure we all try to do is to choose our readalouds with an eye to the content area topics we're teaching. Solid readalouds packed with the vocabulary of your science topic give your students' repeated exposure to content area vocabulary, and also address literacy standards for non-fiction. A great book can also be the springboard for some non-fiction writing, either whole class or in a writing center.
Integrating science into your math and literacy teaching (and vice versa!) is another idea for making the most of your teaching time. Integrating curriculum is also a surefire way to improve vocabulary understanding and retention and, in simple terms, to help the learning stick!
Here's an easy way to help you put more science back into your day.
This set of 45 graphing and writing experiences to address eight of the most popular first grade science topics (in some curriculums, the landforms and bodies of water topics will bridge over into social studies).
Here's what's included!
► 7 independent graphing experiences, including two read-and-graph reading passages (answer keys included)
► 9 student surveys (students interview their classmates and then record the data)
► 7 class graphs in color, for teaching/modeling or for a class book.
► 22 writing activities to use along with the data collection experiences. Writing formats include ...
* Personal narrative
* Lists
* Labeling
* Completing graphic organizers
* Persuasive writing
* Non-fiction
* Descriptive writing
* Friendly letter
You'll be happy to see how much teaching time you'll save with these one-page easy prep resources!
Are you ready to try this free set of three plant activities from this graphing and writing collection? You'll find it when you download the preview! Click here to get yours!
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