Alignment to Standards for MO
| Grade | Number | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC-LO 1D5a. | Compare structures (e.g., wings vs. fins vs. legs; gills vs. lungs; feathers vs. hair vs. scales) that serve similar functions for animals belonging to different vertebrate classes |
| 1 | SC-LO 1DKa. | Observe and compare the structures and behaviors of different kinds of plants and animals |
| 1 | SC-LO 1E1a. | Distinguish between plants and animals based on observable structures and behaviors |
| 1 | SC-LO 1E5a. | Explain how similarities are the basis for classification |
| 1 | SC-LO 1E5c. | Classify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates |
| 1 | SC-LO 1E5d. | Classify vertebrate animals into classes (amphibians, birds, reptiles, mammals, fish) based on their characteristics |
