🌟 Grades 1-2 C-STREAM Lessons — Year B¶
Year Overview¶
| Grade Band | Grades 1-2 (Combined Classroom) |
| Curriculum Year | Year B (Alternates with Year A) |
| Session Length | 30 minutes |
| Total Sessions | 34 weeks |
| Sessions Per Week | 1 |
🔄 Year A/B Rotation¶
This is Year B of a two-year rotation. Students who had Year A last year will experience:
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Same foundational skills (coding basics, engineering process, scientific inquiry)
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Different projects and contexts (new challenges, different themes)
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Different saints and Scripture (expanded Catholic connections)
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Progressive complexity (building on Year A foundations)
📅 Year B Lesson Sequence¶
Fall Semester (Weeks 1-13)¶
September: Welcome & Wonder¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Back Scientists | Community, routines, nature |
| 2-3 | Dash Robot Adventures | Coding, sequences, navigation |
| 4 | Senses & Discovery | Observation, scientific inquiry |
October: Building & Engineering¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-6 | Tower Engineering | Height, stability, materials |
| 7-9 | Animal Habitats | Design, biology, stewardship |
| 10 | Ramp Races | Physics, gravity, testing |
November: Gratitude & Giving¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Thanksgiving Coding | ScratchJr gratitude projects |
| 12 | Gifts for Others | Making, service, generosity |
| 13 | Fall Festival | Celebration, sharing |
Winter Semester (Weeks 14-24)¶
December: Light & Wonder¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 14-15 | Stars & Light | Astronomy, Christmas star |
| 16 | Winter Wonders | Snowflakes, patterns, cold |
January: New Beginnings¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
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| 18 | Growth Goals | Goal-setting, measurement |
| 19-22 | Invention Labs | Student-directed exploration |
February: Love & Engineering¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
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| 23 | Catholic Schools Celebration | Community, demonstration |
| 24-25 | Friendship Machines | Rube Goldberg, kindness |
Spring Semester (Weeks 26-34)¶
March: Life & Growth¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | Garden Engineering | Plants, life cycles, design |
| 28 | Math Day Games | Mathematical thinking |
April: Resurrection & Renewal¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
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| 29-31 | Butterfly Engineering | Transformation, life cycles |
| 33 | New Life Celebration | Easter, renewal, hope |
May: Celebration¶
| Week | Lesson | Focus |
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| 34 | Year B Showcase | Portfolio, celebration |
🎯 Year B Skill Progression¶
| Skill Area | Year B Focus |
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| Coding | Dash Robot navigation, ScratchJr animation |
| Engineering | Towers, habitats, ramps, gardens |
| Science | Senses, animals, plants, weather |
| Math | Measurement, patterns, comparison |
| Faith | Different saints, expanded Scripture |
📚 Materials Overview¶
Technology¶
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Dash Robots (primary coding tool in Year B)
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ScratchJr on iPads
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Simple digital cameras
Building Materials¶
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KEVA planks
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Recycled materials
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Craft supplies
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Natural materials
CSCOE Library Items¶
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Reserve 2 weeks in advance
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Dash Robot charging needed
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Engineering kits as available
🙏 Year B Saint Focus¶
Year B highlights different Catholic scientists and saints:
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St. Isidore the Farmer — Patron of farmers, care for creation
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha — Nature, ecology, indigenous wisdom
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Bl. Solanus Casey — Wonder, humility, service
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St. Martin de Porres — Practical service, healing
Curriculum Version: 1.0 — Year B
Framework: C-STREAM
Last Updated: December 2025