SCIENCE GRADE 1

Scientific Method             Life Science               Earth Science                Physical Science

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

GATHERING INFORMATION

A-002 Records scientific data using graphs, charts and tables

A-003 Collects and groups specimens for identification

A-005 Demonstrates use of age appropriate laboratory instruments

A-007 Applies safety practices when using science equipment and chemicals

INVESTIGATION AND APPLICATION

A-008 Identifies, describes and classifies objects organisms and events

A-009 Compares and contrasts objects, organisms and events

A-010 Sequences scientific phenomena such as life cycles, water cycle, etc.

A-011 Estimates results and predicts outcomes

A-020 Identifies and manipulates variables and controls

A-021 Investigates career opportunities in science

Identifies, estimates and measures metric units used for:

A-022—length/height

A-023—temperature

 

LIFE SCIENCE

SIMPLE AND COMPLEX ORGANISMS

B-018 Defines organisms

B-020 Distinguishes between living and non-living thing

B-021 Recognizes the difference between plants and animal

B-022 Indicates the needs of living things

B-041 Illustrates the requirements for the growth of green plants

B-042 Illustrates the main parts of a plant

B-043 Classifies seeds by grouping them according to similarities

B-044 Measures, compares, and records plant growth from seeds or bulbs

B-047 Explains how seeds travel

B-051 Distinguishes trees as deciduous or evergreen

B-058 Observes and documents a plant's response to external stimuli

B-059 Compares animals born alive to those that are hatched

B-060 Compares and contrasts adult animals and their young

B-061 Identifies ways animals protect themselves

B-063 Classifies animals by their body structures and methods of locomotion

B-066 Distinguishes between warm and cold-blooded vertebrates

Determines the characteristics of each of the following based on grade level appropriateness:

B-067—Fish

B-068—Amphibians

B-069—Reptiles

B-070—Birds

B-071—Mammals

 

ECOLOGY

B-074 Recognizes the importance of the science of ecology

B-076 Identifies the habitats of various animals

B-077 Identifies several ways in which plants are useful to animals

B-078 Explains how plants and animals are vital natural resources which need to be conserved

B-080 Creates a model habitat to observe the interrelationship of organisms

B-088 Explains why some animals must live in groups for protection, shelter and food

B-091 Compares and contrasts carnivores, herbivores and omnivores

B-094 Evaluates the consequences of extinction

 

THE HUMAN BODY

B-103 Identifies and lists the functions of the five senses

B-104 Identifies sounds and discriminates loud from soft sounds

B-105 Summarizes safety rules for sound

B-106 Identifies the major parts of the body

B-107 Recognizes major organs of the body

B-108 Measures patterns of growth in humans

B-110 Explains the main function of the skeletal and muscular systems

B-111 Describes the relationship between the bones and the muscles

B-114 Describes the functions of skin

 

EARTH SCIENCE

WEATHER

C-043 Describes various weather conditions

C-044 Matches activities and clothing to the four seasons

C-046 Identifies ways that weather affects people

C-047 Charts and records weather conditions

C-052 Employs a thermometer to measure temperature

C-068 Relates safety rules to be observed during tornadoes, hurricanes and thunderstorms

 

ENVIRONMENT

C-115 Discusses the importance of natural resources and identifies ways to protect them

C-116 Lists sources of and solutions to land, air and water pollution

C-117 Explores alternative forms of energy resources (e.g. solar, wind, water)

C-118 Discusses the harmful effects of water, air and land pollution

C-119 Identifies recycling as a means of conservation of resources

C-120 Indicates ways people can use water, air and land wisely

C-121 Judges items as recyclable, renewable and nonrenewable

C-122 Researches current findings on environmental issues

 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

INVESTIGATING MATTER/PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY

D-001 Classifies objects by weight, length and texture

D-002 Distinguishes between the three states of matter as solid, liquid and gas

D-003 Recognizes that solids, liquids and gases occupy space

D-004 Describes the different ways solids, liquids and gases undergo physical change

 

INVESTIGATING ENERGY/SOUND

D-026 Demonstrates how sound waves can change direction

D-027 Explains how sound is produced by vibration

D-028 Explains how sound can travel through solid, liquid and gas

 

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

D-067 Identifies ways that electricity can be conserved

 

HEAT AND LIGHT

D-072 Compares Fahrenheit and Celsius

D-073 Knows rules of safety for using heat and light

D-078 Lists the primary colors of the light spectrum

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