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Science as Inquiry |
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The student will experience as full inquiry. In the elementary grades, students begin to develop the physical and intellectual abilities of scientific inquiry. |
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1.1 |
The student will be involved in activities that develop skills necessary to conduct scientific inquiries.
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1.1.1
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The student identifies properties of objects.
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1.1.2
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The student classifies and arranges groups of objects by a variety of properties, one property at a time.
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1.1.3
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The student uses appropriate materials, tools, and safety procedures to collect information.
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1.1.4
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The student asks and answers questions about objects, organisms, and events in his/her environment.
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1.1.5
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The student describes an observation orally or pictorially.
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Physical Science |
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The students will explore the world by observing and manipulating common objects and materials in their environment. |
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2.1 |
All students will develop skills to describe objects.
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2.1.1
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The student observes properties of objects and measures or describes those properties using age-appropriate tools and materials.
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2.1.2
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The student separates or sorts a group of objects or materials by properties.
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2.1.3
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The student compares the properties of solids and liquids.
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2.1.4
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The student describes the position of an object in relation to other objects.
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Life Science |
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The student will begin to develop an understanding of biological concepts. |
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3.1 |
The student will develop an understanding of the characteristics of living things.
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3.1.1
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The student discusses that organisms live only in environments in which their needs can be met.
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3.1.2
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The student observes life cycles of different living things.
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3.1.3
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The student observes living things in various environments.
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3.1.4
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The student examines the structures/parts of living things.
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Earth and Space Science |
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The student will observe closely the objects and materials in their environment. |
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4.1 |
The student will describe properties of earth materials.
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4.1.1
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The student observes, compares, and sorts earth materials.
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4.2 |
The student will observe and compare objects in the sky.
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4.2.1
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The student observes and recognizes the sun, moon, stars, clouds, birds, airplanes, and other objects in the sky.
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4.2.2
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The student describes that the sun provides light and warmth.
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4.3 |
The student will describe changes in weather.
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4.3.1
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The student observes changes in the weather from day to day.
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4.3.2
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The student records weather changes daily.
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4.3.3
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The student discusses weather safety procedures.
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Science and Technology |
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The student will have a variety of educational experiences that involve science and technology. |
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5.1 |
The student will use technology to learn about the world around them.
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5.1.1
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The student explores the way things work.
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5.1.2
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The student experiences science through technology.
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Science in Personal and Environmental Perspectives |
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The student will have a variety of experiences that provide understandings for various science-related personal and environmental challenges. |
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6.1 |
The student will demonstrate responsibility for their own health.
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6.1.1
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The student engages in personal care.
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6.1.2
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The student discusses healthy foods.
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6.1.3
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The student discusses that humans need to practice being safe.
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7 |
History and Nature of Science |
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The student will experience scientific inquiry and learn about people from history. |
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7.1 |
The student will know they practice science.
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7.1.1
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The student is involved in explorations that make his/her mind wonder and know that he/she is practicing science.
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7.1.2
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The student uses technology to learn about people in science.
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