Unit 5: Ramps and Rolling

STEM

Children will:

Understand that a ramp, or inclined plane, is a surface with one end higher than the other
Observe and describe the way objects move when they are placed on ramps
Understand that an object placed on an inclined plane will roll, slide, or stay put
Understand that the shape of an object affects whether it will roll, slide, or stay put
Understand that objects that slide are more likely to move on steeper inclines, and both rolling and sliding objects move faster down steeper inclines
Recognize that the motion and speed of a rolling or sliding object is affected by the texture of the object and the texture of the surface on which it is rolling or sliding
Begin to understand that when a rolling ball hits an obstacle, it will stop or slow down and its direction may change
Understand that when a stationary object is hit by a rolling ball, the force may knock the object over or cause it to move depending on how fast the ball is going and how heavy it is
Predict, sort, and compare the behavior of objects that roll versus objects that slide
Measure and compare the distance an object rolls after it leaves a ramp using nonstandard measurement tools
Record, share, and discuss their observations

ELA

Children will:

Recognize, match, and form uppercase and lowercase “Zz,” “Uu,” Ee,” “Hh,” “Dd” (Alphabet Knowledge)
Identify the first letter (“Zz,” “Uu,” Ee,” “Hh,” “Dd”) in context of a word (zoom, up, engine, hill, down) (Alphabet Knowledge)
Locate the title on the cover of a book (Concepts of Print)
Begin to understand that print carries meaning (Concepts of Print)
Understand that words are separated by spaces (Concepts of Print)
Listen for beginning sounds in words (/d/, /e/, /h/, /u/, and /z/) (Phonological Awareness)
Identify and repeat alliterative sentence (Phonological Awareness)
Listen to, identify, and produce rhyming words (Phonological Awareness)
Follow directions (Listening and Speaking)
Engage in active listening and viewing (Listening and Speaking)
Begin to understand the difference between nonfiction and fiction (Book Appreciation)
Build understanding through text-to-self and text-to-world connections (Comprehension)
Recall and retell events from a story (Comprehension)
Make predictions about a story (Comprehension)
Interpret illustrations (Comprehension)
Be introduced to frequently-used prepositions (Vocabulary)
Be exposed to new concept vocabulary in cross-curricular ways (Vocabulary)
Listen to, develop understanding of meaning, and use new concept vocabulary words about ramps and rolling: fast, faster, inclined plane, opposite, ramp, roll, simple machine, slanted, slide, slow, slower

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL

Children will: