Geometry
Identify and describe shapes
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Describe objects in the environment using
names of shapes, and describe the relative
positions of these objects using terms such as
above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and
next to
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Correctly name shapes regardless of their
orientations or overall size
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Identify shapes as two-dimensional or three-
dimensional
Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes
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Analyze and compare two- and three-
dimensional shapes, in different sizes and
orientations, using informal language to
describe their similarities, differences, parts and
other attributes
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Model shapes in the world by building shapes
from components and drawing shapes
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Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes
SCIENCE
Land Features
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Identify the land forms of mountain and hill
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Give examples of patterns found in nature
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Know that the surface of the Earth is composed
of different types of solid materials
Water Features
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Recognize that there are various bodies of
water on the Earth
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Understand that water found in the ocean is
different from the water we drink
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K
now that ice is frozen water
Natural Resources
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Explain ways to care for the Earth at home
and at school
Earth and Space
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Know that weather changes from day to day
and season to season
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Use charts to track weather
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Understand that the moon and stars are part
of the night sky
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Know that the sun appears to move across
the daytime sky
Animals and Plants
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Identify major structures of common plants
and animals
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Identify plants and animals as living things
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Understand the basic needs of living things
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Know names of animal offspring
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Understand that living things grow and change
Interactions
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Recognize that animals obtain food from plants
and other animals
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Understand that living things are often
dependent on other living things for survival
Matter and Energy
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Understand basic concepts of observable
properties (size, shape, color, texture, etc.)
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Know that some properties can change
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Know that some objects are made of smaller
objects
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Explore the effect of shade and sun on
various objects
Motion and Force
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Identify objects that roll, slide, and fly
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Know that vibrations can be felt
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Understand that the motion of an object
can be changed by a push or pull
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Investigate magnetism
Science and Technology
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Understand the nature of scientific inquiry
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Know learning comes from careful observation
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Repeat events several times and compare
findings
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Work with a partner or small group to collect
information
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Share findings about scientific investigations
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Pose questions, seek answers, draw pictures
of observations, and make decisions using
information
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Know five senses allow us to take in and
respond to information in order to learn about
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our surroundings
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Know that tools such as thermometers,
magnifiers, rulers, and balances add to
information from our senses
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Know how to measure and record daily weather
patterns
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Understand how to construct and test a solution
to a problem
SOCIAL STUDIES
Past and Present
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Identify 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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Identify 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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Describe the people and events honored in
commemorative holidays including Columbus
Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and
President’s Day
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Put events in temporal order using a calendar,
placing days, weeks, and months in proper order
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Understand and use vocabulary related to
time: before, after, next, first, and last
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Distinguish between past, present, and future
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Understand basic modes of communication
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Understand basic modes of transportation
Map/Globe Skills
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Compare and contrast the relative location of
people, places, and things
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Place objects using near/far, up/down, and
left/right
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Use simple maps, globes, and other three-
dimensional models
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Become aware of the physical shape of our
state and nation
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Identify community symbols such as traffic
signs, traffic lights, etc.
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Identify map symbols such as legend
references to land, water, roads, and cities/towns
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Construct models of neighborhoods, including
police and fire stations, airports, banks, hospitals,
supermarkets, harbors, schools, places of
worship, and transportation lines
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Demonstrate familiarity with the school layout,
environs, and jobs people do there
Analysis
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Know that places can be defined in terms
of their characteristics (e.g., forest, desert,
vegetation, bodies of water, etc.)
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Know the physical and human characteristics
of the local community (e.g., neighborhoods,
schools, parks, hospitals, etc.)
Economics
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Identify jobs in the home, school, and
community and understand and explain why
people have jobs
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Identify the difference between needs
and wants
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Begin to understand the concept of scarcity
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Explain how basic human needs are met
Citizenship
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Take turns and share
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Identify examples of honesty, courage,
patriotism, and other admirable traits seen in
American history
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Identify examples of rules and the
consequences of breaking them
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Accept responsibility for many personal needs
and duties
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Identify and appreciate work done by others
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Identify self by most of the following: name,
street address, telephone number, gender,
physical characteristics, month and day of birth
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Recognize that all people, including
themselves, are unique in some way and have
their own ideas and feelings
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Recognize similarities and differences in
families and how families fulfill the basic
emotional and physical needs of children
Government
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Know and understand the symbols, icons,
and traditions of the United States
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