I teach my science, social studies, and health in blocks. I try to make sure I cover one unit from each subject each term (Sept-Nov, Dec-Mar, Apr-June). Here's a little monthly break down of how I split up the different curriculums:
I usually have about an hour for theme (some days a half-hour), so I usually break my time into three parts: the lesson, interactive journals, and explore tubs.
I tend to read a lot of books to introduce topics and ideas. Then we might do an activity, such as these below, to reinforce the concept.
Bucket filling/bucket dipping sort in pocket chart.
Thinking of questions or wonderings we had about weather or seasons.
Rules/laws sort on the SMARTboard.
Watch a music video about a topic such as plants.
(Harry Kindergarten has lots of great science videos!)
Make a graph about our class eye colours.
Then we usually do a page in our interactive journals. My students have two journals--one for science and a combined one for social studies/health. I use these packs for our journals:
Here's an example of a design project we did. Students made their plans in their notebook, then got to build a device to protect one of their senses!
Then when they are done their journal (because some are often faster than others!), they get to choose from one of six explore tubs. Right now I only have them for science, but I'm planning how to incorporate these in social studies and health as well!!
You can read more about my explore tubs here:
Exploring shadows.
Seasons puzzles and sort.
Dress the weather kid.
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