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Time4Learning presents a logical and sequential approach to teaching science.

In the first grade science curriculum, students distinguish between living and non-living things, are introduced to earth science, and learn about some of the people who have contributed to the field of science.

The Time4Learning program combines illustration, animation, real pictures, audio, text, video and embedded simulations in multimedia online lessons and activities.  It also combines math and writing skills in cross-curricular activities that are completed both on and offline.

In first grade, science themes and concepts are integrated within the language arts curriculum, giving students the opportunity to enjoy cross-curricular study. Units will use first grade science vocabulary to teach thematic units such as; biomes, weather, planets, constellations, pollution, oceans, marine animals, mammals, and plants. First graders also have the advantage of learning science through the science program itself which focuses on three major units of study: Living and NonLiving Things, Earth Science, and Contributions to Science.

Students will learn how to distinguish between living and nonliving things by exploring habitats, basic needs, features, and life cycles. Students will, through learning science vocabulary, focus on the classification of animals into scientific categories, with a feature on amphibians. First Grade Science vocabulary used in Earth Science will use graphic organizers to show weather patterns and to identify seasons. Thunderstorms and the Water Cycle will be highlighted through 1st grade vocabulary lists, vocabulary worksheets and interactive activities. As a bonus, Jane Goodall is featured as a contributor to science, allowing children to explore her experience working with chimpanzees in Africa. Try one of our science sample lessons.

Using a combination of interactive lessons, offline worksheets, and assessments, Time4Learning First Grade Science curriculum correlates to all state standards and benchmarks.

To find out more about the First Grade science program at Time4Learning, try out one of the demo lessons, ask a question in our parents forum, or even view the entire First Grade Science scope and sequence. Sign up today to let your First Grader experience the fun and learning encompassed in the Time4Learning First Grade Science Program.

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The Time4Learning homeschool curriculum is a comprehensive program covering the core subjects of language arts, math, science, and social studies.  I thought it might be fun to look a little closer at two of the T4L subjects today, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what makes learning science and social studies with Time4Learning so much fun.

Social Studies

Students who are signed up with Time4Learning will enjoy studying history, geography, and civics in second through seventh grades.  Here are some of the subjects covered by grade level:

• Second Grade – Wants vs Needs, Location, National Symbols, Jobs and Careers
• Third Grade – Early Americans, US Geography, Economics, Citizenship, Timelines
• Fourth Grade – Ancient Civilization, US Revolution, World Geography, Civics, Economics, Current Events
• Fifth Grade – Ancient History, Early American History, US and World Geography, Political Science, Great Inventors
• Sixth Grade – Early Civilizations, 19th and 20th century US History, State History, Maps and Globes, US Politics
• Seventh Grade – US History from the Age of Exploration through current times

The social studies curriculum is broken down into learning units, or chapters, each with its own learning activities, quizzes, and tests.  As with all the other subjects in Time4Learning, the material is presented in an online, interactive format, and much of it is aligned to state and national standards.

Science

Time4Learning presents a logical and sequential approach to teaching science in  first through sixth grades.  Grade levels are very flexible, however, so that students in any grade, K-8 can easily access the science lessons.  Here are just some of the subjects covered by grade level:

• First Grade – Living and Nonliving Things, Earth Science, Scientific Contributions
• Second Grade – Patterns in Nature, Force and Motion, Earth and Space
• Third Grade – Scientific Investigation, Nature of Matter, Ecology, Light and Sound, Astronomy
• Fourth Grade – Scientific Investigation, Matter and Energy, Sound, the Solar System, Living Things
• Fifth Grade – Changes in Matter, Electricity, Light, Life Cycle and Reproduction
• Sixth Grade – Scientific Process, Properties of Matter, Plants, Energy, Force, and Motion

Just as with social studies, the Time4Learning science curriculum is broken down into learning units composed of activities, quizzes, and tests.  The online learning materials take advantage of today’s technology. It’s a convenient, interactive homeschool resource for studying elementary and middle school earth science, life science and physical science.

If you would like to see demos of the social studies or science lessons, or any of the other subjects in Time4Learning click here. Children like using the computer to learn. Time4Learning’s homeschool curricula engages and challenges your children, letting them work at their own pace.

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