1.1 UNIFYING CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES

Unifying concepts and processes help students think about and integrate a range of basic ideas which builds an understanding of the natural world.

1.1.1 Students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization.

K-S-1.1.1a Identify the five senses and their body parts, and describe objects using their senses.
K-S-1.1.1b Classify objects and record the results on a chart or graph.

1.1.2 Students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation.

Assessed in Social Studies (S.S. K-10a) Identify the globe as a model of the planet Earth and that the blue on the globe indicates water and the colored parts indicate land.

1.1.3 Students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement.

Assessed in Social Studies (S.S. K-4) Make visual representations of events in a sequence (e.g., life cycles, seasonal changes).

1.1.4 Students will develop an understanding of form and function.

1-S-1.1.4 Explain how characteristics of living things influence how they interact with their environment.

1.2 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY

Science as inquiry requires students to combine processes and scientific knowledge with scientific reasoning and critical thinking to develop their understanding of science.

1.2.1 Students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry.

K-S-1.2.1 Plan and conduct a simple investigation.
1-S-1.2.1 Plan and conduct a simple investigation.

1.3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Physical science focuses on the science facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models that are important for all students to know, understand, and use. 

1.3.1 Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of materials.

K-S-1.3.1a Observe and classify materials as a solid, liquid, or gas.
K-S-1.3.1b Identify the forms, properties and uses of water.
1-S-1.3.1 Observe and describe properties of common materials.

1.4 Life Science

Life science focuses on the science facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models that are important for all students to know, understand and use.

1.4.1 Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of living things.

K-S-1.4.1a Identify living and nonliving things.
K-S-1.4.1b State what plants and animals need to survive.
1-S-1.4.1a Identify characteristics of living and nonliving things.
1-S-1.4.1b Identify the parts of a plant.

1.4.2 Students will develop an understanding of the life cycles of organisms.

K-S-1.4.2 Describe how plants and animals grow and change.
1-S-1.4.2 Chart growth and change in living things.

1.5 Earth and Space Science

Earth and space science focuses on the science facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models that are important for all students to know, understand, and use.

1.5.1 Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of earth materials.

K-S-1.5.1 Identify how materials of the earth support life.
1-S-1.5.1 Identify a variety of materials that make up the earth's surface.

1.5.2 Students will develop an understanding of objects in the sky.

K-S-1.5.2 Identify the sun, moon, and stars as objects in the sky.
1-S-1.5.2 Explain that the sun provides heat and light.

1.5.3 Students will develop an understanding of the changes in the earth and sky.

K-S-1.5.3a Describe and record daily weather changes.
K-S-1.5.3b Describe and record seasonal weather changes.

1.6 Science and Technology

An understanding of science and technology establishes connections between the natural and designed world, by linking science with technology.

1.6.1 Students will develop an understanding of technological design.

1-S-1.6.1 Explain how the use of common household tools is determined by their design (e.g., spoon, fork, knife, shovel).

1.6.2 Students will develop an understanding of science and technology.

K-S-1.6.2 Use various tools (thermometers, magnifiers) to improve observations and measurements.
1-S-1.6.2 Use various tools (thermometers, magnifiers) to improve observations and measurements.

1.7 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

A personal and social perspective of science helps a student understand and act on personal and social issues. This perspective builds a foundation for future decision-making.

1.7.1 Students will develop an understanding of personal health.

K-S-1.7.1a Identify and explain personal care that will maintain and improve health.
K-S-1.7.1b Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy foods.
1-S-1.7.1a Identify safety rules for home, school, and community.
1-S-1.7.1b Explain that substances can positively or adversely affect the way the body functions.

1.7.2 Students will develop an understanding of the types of resources.

1-S-1.7.2 Describe how reusing and recycling help our environment.

1.8 History and Nature of Science

The history and nature of science illustrates different aspects of scientific inquiry, the human aspects of science, and the role of science in the development of various cultures.

1.8.1 Students will develop an understanding of science as a human endeavor.

K-S-1.8.1 Illustrate the contributions of a variety of men and women scientists. See list of Elementary Resources
1-S-1.8.1 Write a statement explaining the contributions of a variety of men and women scientists. See list of Elementary Resources