As the school year progresses, science is blended throughout our themes. We learn about seasonal changes, animal habitats, animal facts, plants, weather, etc. The students learn through exploration of art, music, writing, and reading. Through observation and hands-on activities, children experience science in a way that is real and relevant to them. In the fall, first graders learn about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly by observing an egg hatch into a caterpillar and ultimately emerge from a chrysalis as a butterfly.
Children learn about plant life through a study of apples and pumpkins.
Classes learn about the environment by studying the desert, the river, and a variety of other habitats. Through our recycling efforts and Earth Day observance, children learn to appreciate and care for their environment. Weather is a constant theme during the year as we observe the change of seasons. A favorite of most first graders is the study of reptiles, amphibians, and dinosaurs. Through the sponsorship of the PTO, we are very fortunate to have Mr. Dewire and Mrs. Sullivan from Naturescape visit our classes twice a year.