NESCP Curriculum Grade 1

Grade Level 1

Colville Lessons	Summary
How Does Climate Affect Plant Growth?	Students compare plant samples obtained from two different sites to explore how climate affects plants.
How Does the Weather Affect How We Work and Play?	Students explore how weather affects seasonal activities on the Colville Reservation.
What Are the Four Directions?	Students create and use compasses to identify the Four Directions.
What Are the Seasons?	Students learn about seasons and how they are part of a continuous circle.
Flathead Lessons	Summary
My Book of Trees	Students create personal tree field guides.
People of the Red Willow River	Students learn a tribal homeland location before the reservation and explore the characteristics of the wood of a willow tree.
The Great Cedar Tree	Students are introduced to the concept of interdependence through production of the play, The Great Cedar Tree
Traditional Uses of Wood	Students explore properties of wood used to make cultural items and make a ring and stick game.
Nez Perce Lessons	Summary
Making Thunderstorms	Students investigate the causes of thunderstorms and create the sounds of a thunderstorm.
Snowshoe Hare and Cottontail Rabbit	Students explore how animals are adapted to their habitats.
The Tadpole and the Frog	Students explore the connection between an organism and its environment.
Valley of the Butterflies	By examining historical and contemporary images and maps, students will explore why butterfly populations in the Lapwai Valley have decreased.