Alignment to Standards for LA
| Grade | Number | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 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-1.9 | Describe how seasons affect the local community |
| 1 | LS-1.26 | Describe the differences between plants and animals |
| 1 | LS-1.31 | Describe how animals and their offspring are similar and how they are different |
| 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 | LS-2.33 | Compare the life cycles of selected organisms (e.g., mealworm, caterpillar, tadpole) |
| 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 |
| 3 | G-3.1 | Describe characteristics and uses of various maps (e.g., physical, political, topographical, population) |
| 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 | 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-4.47 | Sequence stages in the life cycles of various organisms, including seed plants |
| 5 | LS-5.29. | Describe adaptations of plants and animals that enable them to thrive in local and other natural environments |
| K | ESS-K.31 | Identify the patterns in information recorded on a weather calendar |
| 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 |
| K | LS-K.28 | Observe life cycles and describe changes (e.g., humans, dogs, insects) |
| 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) |
