Alignment to Standards for MI
| Grade | Number | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 _ G1.0.4 | Distinguish between landmasses and bodies of water using maps and globes. |
| 1 | L.HE.01.11 | Identify characteristics (for example: body coverings, beak shape, number of legs, body parts) that are passed on from parents to young. |
| 2 | 2 _ G5.0.1 | Suggest ways people can responsibly interact with the environment in the local community. |
| 2 | 2 _ G5.0.2 | positive and negative consequences of changing the physical environment of the local community. |
| 2 | L.HE.02.13 | Identify characteristics of plants (for example: leaf shape, flower type, color, size) that are passed on from parents to young. |
| 3 | E.ES.03.43 | Describe ways humans are protecting, extending, and restoring resources (recycle, reuse, reduce, renewal). |
| 3 | E.ES.E.4 | The supply of many natural resources is limited. Humans have devised methods for extending their use of natural resources through recycling, reuse, and renewal. |
| 3 | L.EV.03.12 | characteristics and functions of observable body parts to the ability of animals to live in their environment (for example: sharp teeth, claws, color, body covers). |
| 3 | L.EV.E.1 | Different kinds of organisms have characteristics that help them to live in different environments. |
| 3 | L.OL.03.32 | Identify and compare structures in animals used for controlling body temperature, support, movement, food-getting, and protection (for example: fur, wings, teeth, claws). |
| 3 | L.OL.E.3 | Organisms have different structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction. |
| 4 | 4 _ G1.0.4 | Use geographic tools and technologies, stories, songs, and pictures to answer geographic questions about the United States. |
| 5 | L.EV.05.11 | Explain how behavioral characteristics (adaptation, instinct, learning, habit) of animals help them to survive in their environment. |
| 5 | L.EV.05.12 | Describe the physical characteristics (traits) of organisms that help them survive in their environment. |
| 5 | L.HE.05.12 | Distinguish between inherited and acquired traits. |
| 5 | L.HE.M.1 | Inherited and Acquired Traits - The characteristics of organisms are influenced by heredity and environment. For some characteristics, inheritance is more important; for other characteristics, interactions with the environment are more important. |
| K | K _ G1.0.1 | Recognize that maps and globes represent places. |
