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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other Indiana Science/Computer Science Content Connectors sets

Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer 

  • 1

    Plan an investigation to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound. (E)1-PS4-1a

  • 2

    Plan an investigation to provide evidence that sound can make materials vibrate. (E)1-PS4-1b

  • 3

    Make observations to support a claim that objects are only visible when illuminated. 1-PS4-2a

  • 4

    Conduct an investigation to observe the effects of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.1-PS4-3a

  • 5

    Identify a problem related to communication over a distance and generate potential solutions to address it.1-PS4-4a

From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

  • 1

    Match a human solution (e.g., winter coat) with an external structure (e.g., fur) used to help an animal survive. (E)1-LS1-1a

  • 2

    Match a human solution (e.g., digging a well) with an external structure (e.g., roots) used to help a plant survive. (E)1-LS1-1b

  • 3

    Identify behaviors between parents and offspring that help the offspring survive (e.g., keeping offspring safe from predators).1-LS1-2a

Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

  • 1

    Identify a similarity or difference in an external feature between young animals or plants and their parents.1-LS3-1a

  • 2

    Make observations of patterns in features between young animals or plants and their parents. 1-LS3-1b

Earth's Place in the Universe

  • 1

    Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to make predictions about future patterns.1-ESS1-1a

  • 2

    Use observations to compare the relative amount of daylight during different seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall). (E) 1-ESS1-2a

Engineering Design

  • 1

    Make observations and gather information to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.1-ETS1-1a

  • 2

    Use simple sketches, drawings, or physical models of an object to identify the relationship between the shape of the object and how it functions to solve a problem.K-2-ETS1-2a

  • 3

    Compare the strengths and weaknesses of two objects designed to solve the same problem.K-2-ETS1-3a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
2024 Indiana Content Connectors: Grade 1 Science

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