Science

Resources1st Grade
Malie Koehler
ITE 323- Fulton
Fall 2015

Introduction
This project is designed to provide resources for a specific
science standard in an elementary classroom. I have chosen
to focus my project on HCPS III standard SC.1.1.1 for my first
grade, field placement class this school year. This standard
focuses on collecting, recording, and organizing data using
simple tools, equipment, and techniques safely. I chose this
standard, because my mentor teacher really wants the
students to learn that scientists observe. This aligns perfectly
with the standards topic- science inquiry. I plan to aid my
students in the process of exploring, observing, and
organizing the data they find, satisfying their natural curiosity
for science.

Hawaii Content & Performance

Standard
Topic

Scientific Inquiry

Benchmark SC.1.1.1

Collect, record, and organize data using simple tools, equipment,

and techniques safely

Sample Performance Assessment (SPA)

The student: Uses simple tools safely (e.g., magnifying glass,

balance scales) to make observations about common objects in
the classroom and uses simple techniques to record and
organize data for analysis.

Rubric
Advanced

Proficient

Partially Proficient

Novice

Collect, record, and organize

data accurately, using a variety
of simple tools, equipment, and
techniques safely

Collect, record, and organize

data using simple tools,
equipment, and techniques
safely

Collect, record, and organize

data using simple tools,
equipment, or techniques
safely, with assistance

Collect, record, and organize

data safely, with much
assistance

Lesson Resources
Needs

of Growing Seeds
From Seed to Plant
Examining Roots

Needs of Growing Seeds

Record and Draw Journal Observations About the

Needs of Growing Seeds. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://lessonplanspage.com/scienceartlaspringwa
tchitgrowjournal1-htm/

Needs of Growing Seeds

guides students in the process
of documenting what a seed
needs to survive, creating a
nurturing environment for their
seed, and documenting its
growth process in their science
notebooks.
I chose this resource
because this is pretty
comparable to what I would like
to do with the first graders in
my field placement. This breaks
down each step we will take
and guides us through the
process of observing and
organizing the data we find
from watching them grow.

Seed to Plant
From Seed to PlanttakesFrom
students through

From Seed to Plant | Scholastic.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/seed-plant

the life cycle of plants. It

helps children to see
every step of the process
in the plants around
them.
I chose this resource,
because I like how the
unit is separated into
three different partsexploring the seed itself,
looking at root systems,
and then learning about
possible end results, like
plant-based products. I
feel like this is a full
circle of plants from their
beginnings to our use of
them.

Examining Roots

Examining Roots allows students to study and

learn about the importance of roots and how they work.
I chose this resource, because I think it will be important
for them to learn how plants grow, as well as be able to
compare the growth between different seeds, and see
how their root quality effects their growth.
I would use this after my initial lesson to track their
plants progress and continue our data collection on
each seed and its growth.
Plant Parts Activities for the Primary Grades. (n.d.). Retrieved
September 18, 2015, from
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-35/72687-activities-to-learn-plant-parts/

Childrens Literature
From

Seed to Plant
A Seed is Sleepy
Seed, Soil, Sun: Earths Recipe for
Food
Jo MacDonald had a Garden
Im a Seed
The Tiny Seed

From Seed to Plant

By Allan Fowler
This book is nonfiction and it
covers the process a seed goes
through to become a plant.
This would be a great tool to
use in my lesson to show the
students what to expect when
they plant their seeds.

AR BookFinder US - Book Detail. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.arbookfind.com/bookdetail.aspx?q=56955&l=EN&slid=653163374

A Seed is Sleepy
By Dianna Huts Aston
This is an informational text
with a poetic twist. I chose
this book, because it
presents facts in a very
approachable and fun way. I
would definitely use this
book to aid the points in my
lesson.

Aston, D. H. (2007). A Seed Is Sleepy (First Edition

edition). San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Seed, Soil, Sun: Earths Recipe for Food

By Cris Peterson
This book talks about what
seeds and plants need to
grow, survive, and thrive. I
chose this book, because I
think it is essential for my
students to not only know
how a seed grows, but to
know what a seed needs to
grow and grow well so that
they can create a nurturing
environment for their own
seeds to grow.
Peterson, C., & Lundquist, D. R. (2012).
Seed, Soil, Sun: Earths Recipe for Food.
Honesdale, Pa.: Boyds Mills Press.

Jo MacDonald had a Garden

By Mary Quattlebaum
This book talks about
the characteristics of a
good garden, a
nurturing ecosystem/
environment, and the
responsibility of good
stewardship, in the fun
and familiar style of Old
MacDonald. I chose this
book because I want
learning to be fun, yet
effective at the same
time.
Quattlebaum, M. (2012). Jo MacDonald Had a
Garden. Nevada City, Calif: Dawn Pubns.

Im a Seed
By Jean Marzollo
I chose this book, because it
introduces the life of a seed in a
very easy to understand style.
This book is actually a
Kindergarten level book, but I
chose it because some of my
first-graders are still learning how
to read. I also have a few ELLs
who will benefit greatly from this
level book since they are still
learning to read and speak in
English.

Marzollo, J. (1996). Im A Seed. New York:

Cartwheel.

The Tiny Seed

By Eric Carle
This book is a realistic fiction
and that is precisely why I
chose it. I really like how the
life cycle of a flower is told in
the perspective of a tiny little
seed. It tells actually
happenings a seed
experiences, but in a fun,
imaginative way.

Carle, E. (2009). The Tiny Seed (Reprint

edition). New York: Little Simon.

Internet Resources
YouTube.com
TeachersPayTeachers.com
Education.com

YouTube
www.youtube.com

I absolutely love
YouTube. It is an
awesome resource for
any subject and any
grade. This is a
screenshot of just a
few videos that I could
use to aid with this
topic of growing
seeds. We could use
videos from YouTube
to show information
on the life cycle of a
seed, what a seed
needs to grow, or we
could watch tutorials
on how to plant a
seed, how to make our
seeds grow, and so
much more.

first grade seeds - YouTube.

(n.d.). Retrieved September
19, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/resu
lts?
search_query=first+grade+see
ds

Teachers Pay Teachers

www.teacherspayteachers.com
Teachers Pay
Teachers is
another awesome
resource that can
be helpful for any
subject and any
grade. Here is a
screenshot of one
resource I found
through TPT that
has a whole
packet full of
activities for the
life cycle of
plants.

Life Cycle of Plants {20 Activities, Printables & Foldable

Flower Book}. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2015, from
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Life-Cycle-ofPlants-20-Activities-Foldable-Flower-Project-Book

Education.com
www.education.com

Education.com is
yet another great
resource for any
subject and any
grade. This is a
screenshot of one
of many related
activities. I would
use this to help
my students begin
to recognize
different kinds of
seeds so they
know what to
expect when they
grow.
Go, Seeds, Go! (n.d.).
Retrieved September 19,
2015, from
http://www.education.com/
activity/article/go_seed_go_
first/

References

AR BookFinder US - Book Detail. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.arbookfind.com/bookdetail.aspx?q=56955&l=EN&slid=653163374
Aston, D. H. (2007). A Seed Is Sleepy (First Edition edition). San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
Carle, E. (2009). The Tiny Seed (Reprint edition). New York: Little Simon.
first grade seeds - YouTube. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2015, from
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=first+grade+seeds
From Seed to Plant | Scholastic.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/seed-plant
Google. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2015, from https://www.googleimages.com/?gws_rd=ssl
Go, Seeds, Go! (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2015, from
http://www.education.com/activity/article/go_seed_go_first/
Life Cycle of Plants {20 Activities, Printables & Foldable Flower Book}. (n.d.). Retrieved September
19, 2015, from http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Life-Cycle-of-Plants-20-ActivitiesFoldable-Flower-Project-Book
Marzollo, J. (1996). Im A Seed. New York: Cartwheel.
Peterson, C., & Lundquist, D. R. (2012). Seed, Soil, Sun: Earths Recipe for Food. Honesdale, Pa.:
Boyds Mills Press.
Plant Parts Activities for the Primary Grades. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015, from
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-3-5/72687-activities-to-learn-plant-parts/
Quattlebaum, M. (2012). Jo MacDonald Had a Garden. Nevada City, Calif: Dawn Pubns.
Record and Draw Journal Observations About the Needs of Growing Seeds. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://lessonplanspage.com/scienceartlaspringwatchitgrowjournal1-htm/

Rubric/ Self-Assessment
0- Emerging

1- Proficient

2- Advanced

Topic

Topic is inappropriate for

identified grade level and/or
standards are not identified.
(0-20 points)

Topic is appropriate for

identified grade level and
NGSS and/or HCPSIII standards
are identified and aligned with
the topic.
(21-26 points)

Proficient plus:
Links to the Common Core
Standards are identified.
(27-30 points)

Lesson Resources

The lessons are unrelated to

the topic and/or grade level
and/or information is
incomplete.
(0-34 points)

Three lessons identified that

are related to the topic and of
high quality. The annotation is
clearly written and complete.
(35-44 points)

Proficient plus:
The narrative makes
connections to the ideas
learned in class.
(45-50 points)

Childrens Literature

The books are unrelated to the

topic and/or information is
incomplete.
(0-34 points)

Six books are identified,

representing both fiction and
nonfiction. The books are
related to the topic and of
high quality. The annotation is
clearly written and complete.
(35-44 points)

Acceptable plus:
The narrative provides a clear
picture of how the books can
be used to address the topic.
(45-50 points)

Internet Resources

The Internet sites are

unrelated to the topic and/or
information is incomplete.
(0-34 points)

The three Internet sites are

related to the topic, relevant
for students at the identified
grade and of high quality. The
annotation is clearly written
and complete.
(35-44 points)

Proficient plus:
The narrative provides a clear
picture of how the Internet site
can be used to address the
topic.
(45-50 points)

Quality

Formatting needs work for

easy readability.
Attention to detail and
organization of writing, and/or
spelling and grammar is
needed.
(0-13 points)

Formatting is readable. Writing

is generally clear and
organized (minor errors).
(14-17 points)

All required components are

thoughtfully detailed.
Formatting helps reader follow
ideas. Writing is professional
(minimal errors, well
composed and articulated,
shows depth, and overall
quality of work).
(18-20 points)