GeeWhiz Education

November Unit #2: Pretty Patterns What is a Pattern? Types of Patterns Polka Dots and Stripes Animals That Have Patterns on Their Bodies Patterns on Fabrics Musical Patterns Patterns in Words (advanced) Opposites: First/Last Character Education Focus: Respect STEM: Animals & Camouflage

November Unit #1: Exploring Colors & Shapes Primary & Secondary Colors Mixing and Creating New Colors 2-Dimensional Shapes 3-Dimensional Shapes Exploring Colors in Nature How do Artists Use Color? Opposities: Black/White Character Education Focus: Honesty STEM: Mixing Colors

December Unit #1: 1, 2, 3...Count with Me What are Numerals? Counting & Ordination Numerals in Our World How Do Adults Use Numerals? Graphing Matching Numerals to Sets Opposites: Fee/Many Character Education Focus: Honesty STEM: Gathering Data

December Unit #2: Magnificent Music Musical instruments Different types of Music Tempo & Rhythm Music & Dance around the World Expressing Feelings through Music & Dance Opposites: Fast/Slow Character Education Focus: Kindness STEM: How Do Instruments Work?

December Unit #2: Magnificent Music Musical Instruments Different Types of Music Tempo & Rhythm Music & Dance around the World Expressing Feelings through Music & Dance Opposites: Fast /Slow Character Education Focus: Kindness STEM: How Do Instruments Work?

January Unit #1: What Should I Wear? Clothes I Wear Clothes Workers Wear Types of Clothing Choosing Clothing to Match the Weather Buttons, Snaps, Zippers Caring for Clothing Places People Buy Clothing & Shoes Opposites: On/Off Character Education: Responsibility STEM: How Do Fasteners Work?

January Unit #2: Spoons, Plates & Cups Types and Sizes of Cups & Plates What is Volume Foods You Eat with a Spoon or on a Plate Using Cups and Spoons in New Ways Special Cups and Spoons (for cooking) Opposites: Curved/Straight Character Education Focus: Honesty STEM: Why Are Spoons Important?

January Unit #1: What should I Wear? Clothes I Wear Clothes Workers Wear Types of Clothing Choosing Clothing to Match the Weather Buttons, Snaps, Zippers Caring for Clothing Places People Buy Clothing & Shoes Opposites: On/Off Character Education: Responsibility STEM: How Do Fasteners Work?

February Unit 1: Building Fun People Who Build Things Machines and Tools Used for Building Building Materials Types of Buildings Safety When Building Opposites: Hard/Soft Character Education Focus: Responsibility STEM: Building a Strong Foundation