Constructs simple charts, picture graphs, and
bar graphs using paper/pencil or concrete
objects to display data
Interprets data in concrete or pictorial graphs
and shares conclusions orally
Geometric Concepts
Identifies, names, draws, sorts, and compares
two-dimensional shapes such as circles, squares,
rectangles, and triangles by attributes (color,
size, sides, corners, curves)
Identifies, names, sorts, and compares three-
dimensional objects by attributes or according
to their geometric shape: cubes, spheres,
cylinders, cones
Describes, names, and interprets position in
space using mathematical language such as
beside, between, left, right, above, below, top,
middle, bottom
Measurement
Chooses appropriate nonstandard measurement
tools (paperclips, handspan, foot, block) to
estimate and measure length, weight, and
volume and uses appropriate vocabulary to
demonstrate an understanding of greater than,
less than, and equal
Identifies standard tools for measurement
including clocks, thermometers, calendars,
rulers, and balances
Uses a ruler to measure to the nearest inch
Describes the passage of time through
mathematical vocabulary (yesterday, today,
tomorrow, next week)
Uses a digital and analog clock to tell time to
the nearest hour
Sorts and orders objects by length and height
and uses appropriate vocabulary (longer,
shorter, equal, taller)
Estimates and weighs objects, using nonstandard
or standard tools, to explore heavier and lighter
Compares two or more temperatures to
determine hotter and colder
Compares the capacity of two or more containers
to determine which holds the most or the least
Recognizes names and values of pennies, nickels,
dimes, and quarters
Determines the value of a set of pennies and/or
nickels that is 10 cents or less
SCIENCE
Land Features
Identifies the land forms of mountain and hill
Gives examples of patterns found in nature
Knows that the surface of the Earth is composed
of different types of solid materials
Water Features
Recognizes that there are various bodies of
water on the Earth
Understands that water found in the ocean is
different from the water we drink
K
nows that ice is frozen water
Natural Resources
Explains ways to care for the Earth at home
and at school
Earth and Space
Knows that weather changes from day to day
and season to season
Uses charts to track weather
Understands that the moon and stars are part
of the night sky
Knows that the sun appears to move across
the daytime sky
Animals and Plants
Identifies major structures of common plants
and animals
Identifies plants and animals as living things
Understands the basic needs of living things
Knows names of animal offspring
Understands that living things grow and change
Interactions
Recognizes that animals obtain food from plants
and other animals
Understands that living things are often
dependent on other living things for survival
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