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Life Science3.1

Structure and Function
1. A.
  Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.3.1.1.A
Growth and Development of Organisms
1. B.
  Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.3.1.1.B
Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
1. na1.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na1
Information Processing
1. na2.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na2
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
1. na3.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na3
Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
1. na4.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na4
Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
1. na5.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na5
Social Interactions and Group Behavior
1. na6.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na6
Inheritance of Traits
1. C.
  Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.3.1.1.C
Variation of Traits
1. na7.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na7
Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
1. na8.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na8
Natural Selection
1. na9.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na9
Adaptation
1. na10.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na10
Biodiversity and Humans
1. na11.
  Not applicable at this level.3.1.1.na11

Physical Science3.2

Structure and Properties of Matter
1. na1.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na1
Chemical Reactions
1. na2.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na2
Nuclear Processes
1. na3.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na3
Forces and Motion
1. na4.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na4
Types of Interactions
1. na5.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na5
Definitions of Energy
1. na6.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na6
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer
1. na7.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na7
Relationship Between Energy and Forces
1. na8.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na8
Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life
1. na9.
  Not applicable at this level.3.2.1.na9
Wave Properties
1. A.
  Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.3.2.1.A
Electromagnetic Radiation
1. B.
  Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.3.2.1.B
2. C.
  Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.3.2.1.C
Information Technologies and Instrumentation
1. D.
  Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.3.2.1.D

Earth and Space Science3.3

The Universe and Its Stars
1. A.
  Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.3.3.1.A
Earth and the Solar System
1. B.
  Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.3.3.1.B
The History of Planet Earth
1. na1.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na1
Earth Materials and Systems
1. na2.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na2
Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
1. na3.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na3
The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes
1. na4.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na4
Weather and Climate
1. na5.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na5
Biogeology
1. na6.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na6
Natural Resources
1. na7.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na7
Natural Hazards
1. na8.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na8
Human Impact on Earth Systems
1. na9.
  Not applicable at this level.3.3.1.na9

Environmental Literacy & Sustainability3.4

Agricultural Systems
1. A.
  Categorize ways people harvest, redistribute, and use natural resources.3.4.K-2.A
Environment and Society
1. B.
  Examine how people from different cultures and communities, including one's own, interact and express their beliefs about nature.3.4.K-2.B
Watersheds and Wetlands
1. na1.
  Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na1
Investigating Environmental Issues
1. na2.
  Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na2
Environmental Experiences
1. C.
  Explain ways that places differ in their physical characteristics, their meaning, and their value and/or importance.3.4.K-2.C
Evaluating Solutions
1. na3.
  Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na3
Environmental Sustainability
1. D.
  Plan and carry out an investigation to address an issue in the local environment and community.3.4.K-2.D
Environmental Stewardship
1. na4.
  Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na4
Environmental Justice
1. na5.
  Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na5

Technology & Engineering3.5

Applying, Maintaining, and Assessing Technological Products and Systems
1. A.
  Identify and use everyday symbols.3.5.K-2.A
2. B.
  Describe qualities of everyday products.3.5.K-2.B
3. C.
  Explain ways that technology helps with everyday tasks.3.5.K-2.C
4. D.
  Select ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle resources in daily life.3.5.K-2.D
5. E.
  Illustrate helpful and harmful effects of technology.3.5.K-2.E
6. F.
  Investigate the use of technologies in the home and community.3.5.K-2.F
7. G.
  Explain the tools and techniques that people use to help them do things.3.5.K-2.G
8. H.
  Explain the needs and wants of individuals and societies.3.5.K-2.H
9. I.
  Compare simple technologies to evaluate their impacts.3.5.K-2.I
10. J.
  Design new technologies that could improve their daily lives.3.5.K-2.J
11. K.
  Safely use tools to complete tasks.3.5.K-2.K
12. L.
  Explore how technologies are developed to meet individual and societal needs and wants.3.5.K-2.L
Design and Design Thinking in Technology and Engineering Education
1. M.
  Demonstrate essential skills of the engineering design process.3.5.K-2.M
2. N.
  Analyze how things work.3.5.K-2.N
3. O.
  Illustrate that there are different solutions to a design and that none are perfect.3.5.K-2.O
4. P.
  Discuss that all designs have different characteristics that can be described.3.5.K-2.P
5. Q.
  Apply skills necessary for making in design.3.5.K-2.Q
6. R.
  Draw connections between technology and human experience3.5.K-2.R
7. S.
  Apply design concepts, principles, and processes through play and exploration3.5.K-2.S
8. T.
  Demonstrate that designs have requirements.3.5.K-2.T
9. U.
  Explain that design is a response to wants and needs3.5.K-2.U
Integration of Knowledge, Technologies, and Practices
1. V.
  Explain that materials are selected for use because they possess desirable properties and characteristics.3.5.K-2.V
2. W.
  Apply concepts and skills from technology and engineering activities that reinforce concepts and skills across multiple areas.3.5.K-2.W
3. X.
  Develop a plan in order to complete a task.3.5.K-2.X
Nature and Characteristics of Technology and Engineering
1. Y.
  Discuss how the way people live and work has changed throughout history because of technology.3.5.K-2.Y
2. Z.
  Illustrate how systems have parts or components that work together to accomplish a goal.3.5.K-2.Z
3. AA.
  Demonstrate that creating can be done by anyone.3.5.K-2.AA
4. BB.
  Compare the natural world and human-made world.3.5.K-2.BB
5. CC.
  Discuss the roles of scientists, engineers, technologists, and others who work with technology.3.5.K-2.CC
6. DD.
  Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.3.5.K-2.DD

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?: 2022
Where can I read the official document?: Science, Technology & Engineering and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability Standards (STEEL)

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