Matter and Energy
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Understands basic concepts of observable
properties (size, shape, color, texture, etc.)
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Knows that some properties can change
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Knows that some objects are made of smaller
objects
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Explores the effect of shade and sun on
various objects
Motion and Force
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Identifies objects that roll, slide, and fly
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Knows that vibrations can be felt
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Understands that the motion of an object
can be changed by a push or pull
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Investigates magnetism
Science and Technology
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Understands the nature of scientific inquiry
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Knows learning comes from careful observation
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Repeats events several times and compares
findings
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Works with a partner or small group to collect
information
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Shares findings about scientific investigations
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Poses questions, seeks answers, draws pictures
of observations, and makes decisions using
information
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Knows five senses allow us to take in and
respond to information in order to learn about
our surroundings
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Knows that tools such as thermometers,
magnifiers, rulers, and balances add to
information from our senses
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Knows how to measure and record daily weather
patterns
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Understands how to construct and test a solution
to a problem
SOCIAL STUDIES
Past and Present
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Identifies examples of past history to include
Paul Revere’s ride, the story of Johnny
Appleseed, and Betsy Ross as well as other
important historical dates throughout the year
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Identifies examples of important people from
the past to include George Washington, Harriet
Tubman, and Abraham Lincoln as well as other
well known notables
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Describes the people and events honored in
commemorative holidays including Columbus
Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and
President’s Day
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Puts events in temporal order using a calendar,
placing days, weeks, and months in proper order
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Understands and uses vocabulary related to
time: before, after, next, first, and last
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Distinguishes between past, present, and future
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Understands basic modes of communication
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Understands basic modes of transportation
Map/Globe Skills
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Compares and contrasts the relative location of
people, places, and things
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Places objects using near/far, up/down, and
left/right
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Uses simple maps, globes, and other three-
dimensional models
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Becomes aware of the physical shape of our
state and nation
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Identifies community symbols such as traffic
signs, traffic lights, etc.
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Identifies map symbols such as legend
references to land, water, roads, and cities/towns
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Constructs models of neighborhoods, including
police and fire stations, airports, banks, hospitals,
supermarkets, harbors, schools, places of
worship, and transportation lines
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Demonstrates familiarity with the school layout,
environs, and jobs people do there
Analysis
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Knows that places can be defined in terms
of their characteristics (e.g., forest, desert,
vegetation, bodies of water, etc.)
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Knows the physical and human characteristics
of the local community (e.g., neighborhoods,
schools, parks, hospitals, etc.)
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