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    Grade 1 · Science

    Wave, Lights and Sound

    SCIENCE-G1-WLS

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    Essential Learning Outcomes
    65
    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    SCIENCE-G1-WLS-ELO1

    Learners will be able to plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.

    15 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO1Define the terms: • Sounds • vibrate • waves • loud • Soft • Sign Language
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO2Demonstrate an understanding of how to produce sounds.
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO3Compare and describe sounds produced as (loud, soft, pleasant, unpleasant.
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO4Discuss and identify the effects and uses of sounds in our daily lives.
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO5Show that sound is a wave - like water is a wave.
    SCIENCE-G1-WLS-ELO2

    Make observations to construct an evidence-based account, that objects can be seen only when illuminated.

    16 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO16Define the terms: • Light/darkness • Artificial • Natural • Reflect
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO17Give examples of the sources of light.
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO18Identify different light sources in and out of the classroom.
    SCIENCE-G1-WLS-ELO3

    Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

    13 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO32Define the terms: • Glass • Transparent • Translucent • Reflective • Reflect • Opaque
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO33Demonstrate they understand that objects can block varying amounts of light from passing.
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO34Account for the use of different types of glass for different applications in our homes.
    SCIENCE-G1-WLS-ELO4

    Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.

    21 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO45Define the terms: • Warning • Communicating • siren • emergency vehicle • traffic lights
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO46Demonstrate they understand the concept of warning sounds.
    • SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO47Give examples of communicating with sound.
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    SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO6Classify - sounds according to loudness.
  1. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO7Investigate - how sounds are produced and its effects on objects.
  2. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO8Observe - the effects of sounds on objects.
  3. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO9Predict the effects of sounds on objects and the sounds made by different materials.
  4. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO10Communicate effectively the results of sound experiments.
  5. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO11Work respectfully with others in exploring and investigating sounds.
  6. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO12Show respect for persons with hearing or speaking impairment.
  7. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO13Willingly observe, question, and explore the effects of sounds.
  8. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO14Show interest and curiosity about sounds and their uses.
  9. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO15Develop an awareness that loud sounds (noise pollution) affect people and animals e.g., loud music, machinery, firecrackers, and airplanes.
  10. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO19Describe why objects can be seen when illuminated. (Based on reflection of light to eyes.
  11. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO20Understand that the sun is a natural source of light that is a burning sphere.
  12. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO21Understand that the spherical moon reflects the sun’s light.
  13. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO22Classify light according to their source (natural, artificial).
  14. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO23Investigate - how objects can be seen.
  15. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO24Observe - the effects of light on objects.
  16. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO25Predict the effects of turning on and off the lights in a room, closing and opening eyes, etc.
  17. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO26Communicate ideas about light using new words.
  18. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO27Safe use of candles as a source of light.
  19. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO28Willingly participate in, and contribute to classroom discussions.
  20. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO29Develop an awareness that light must be present for objects to be seen.
  21. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO30Appreciate the importance of light e.g. for warning (sirens), safety (lighthouse, traffic lights.).
  22. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO31Show appreciation for and assist persons with visual impairment.
  23. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO35Explain that only clear and smooth glass can allow most light to pass through.
  24. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO36Understand that rough glass is more likely to allow less light to pass through.
  25. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO37Observe the amount of light that is blocked by different objects.
  26. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO38Classify objects placed in the beam of light as transparent, translucent, reflective or opaque.
  27. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO39Predict which types of glass or objects may be best suited for different applications in the home.
  28. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO40Appreciation - that understanding how light interacts with objects may impact our use of objects to control light.
  29. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO41Interest/Curiosity to investigate light properties with the teacher.
  30. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO42 Inventiveness- how could we use our understanding to design useful products.
  31. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO43When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges
  32. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO44Participate actively in classroom discussions.
  33. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO48Give examples of communicating with light.
  34. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO49Recognize that communication in cities and rural areas maybe be different.
  35. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO50Recognize that communication technologies have varied over the last century (light and sound inventions).
  36. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO51Observe and identify light and sound communication in video accounts.
  37. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO52Infer certain messages from the type of sound heard.
  38. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO53Infer certain messages from the light patterns detected.
  39. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO54Construct a simple sound communication device (cup phones).
  40. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO55Formulate models of communication devices that use sound or light or both.
  41. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO56Practice new vocabulary in discussions.
  42. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO57Appreciate that different sounds and light have different meanings/significance.
  43. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO58Show inventiveness in designing a communication device that accesses sound or light
  44. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO59Collaborate to make models of communication devices that use light or sound or both to communicate messages.
  45. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO60Recognize that light and sound are used as safety and warning signals to protect people.
  46. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO61When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
  47. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO62Participate actively in classroom discussions.
  48. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO63Demonstrate interest and curiosity regarding the ways in which communication devices have evolved over history.
  49. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO64When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
  50. SCIENCE-G1-WLS-SCO65Participate actively in classroom discussions.