Alignment to Standards for LA
Grade | Number | Standard |
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1 | G-1.1 | Identify and use simple map symbols and key/legend |
1 | G-1.3 | Describe a map as a representation of a place |
1 | G-1.6 | Identify Earthês various physical features (e.g., oceans, islands, mountains, rivers) |
1 | LS-1.26 | Describe the differences between plants and animals |
1 | LS-1.32 | Describe features of some animals that benefit them in their environments |
2 | G-2.2 | Describe basic characteristics of maps and globes |
2 | G-2.8 | Identify examples of various landforms (e.g., continents, islands) |
2 | LS-2.34 | Describe inherited characteristics of living things |
2 | LS-2.35 | Identify the components of a variety of habitats and describe how organisms in those habitats depend on each other |
2 | SE-2.45 | Locate and identify plants and animals within an ecosystem |
3 | ESS-3.47 | Describe the difference between weather and climate |
3 | LS-3.35 | Compare structures (parts of the body) in a variety of animals (e.g., fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects) |
3 | LS-3.36 | Compare structures (e.g., roots, leaves, stems, flowers, seeds) and their functions in a variety of plants |
3 | LS-3.38 | Classify groups of organisms based on common characteristics |
3 | SE-3.57 | Describe the interrelationships of living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components within various ecosystems (e.g., terrarium, swamp, backyard) |
4 | G-4.6 | Describe and compare the distinguishing characteristics of various land forms, bodies of water, climates, and forms of vegetation in the United States |
4 | LS-4.41 | Describe how parts of animalsê bodies are related to their functions and survival (e.g., wings/flying, webbed feet/swimming) |
4 | LS-4.52 | Describe how some plants and animals have adapted to their habitats |
4 | LS-4.53 | Identify the habitat in which selected organisms would most likely live and explain how specific structures help organisms to survive |
5 | ESS-5.36. | Identify, describe, and compare climate zones (e.g., polar, temperate, tropical) |
5 | LS-5.27. | Compare common traits of organisms within major ecosystems |
K | ESS-K.30 | Distinguish between areas of Earth covered by land and water |
K | G-K.1 | Identify a map and a globe as a representation of Earth |
K | G-K.5 | Identify the difference between land and water and locate both on a map or globe |
PK | LS-PK.20 | Give examples of different kinds of plants and different kinds of animals |
PK | LS-PK.22. | Learn about animals and plants through nonfiction literature (For Creative Minds) |