Alignment to Standards for RI
| Grade | Number | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 2,3 | ESS1 (3-4) FAF-6a | properties of earth materials by determining and supporting explanations of their uses (e.g., best soils to grow plants, best building material for a specific purpose, determining which rock size will best prevent |
| 2,3 | LS1(3-4) SAE--2a | plants need water, air, food, light and space to grow and reproduce; animals need water, air, food, and shelter/space to grow and reproduce. |
| K-2 | ESS1 (K-2) FAF-6a | understanding of properties of earth materials: which materials are best for different uses (e.g., soils for growing plants, sand for the sand box). |
| K-2 | LS1(K-2) SAE--2a | observing that plants need water, air, food, and light to grow; observing that animals need water, air, food and shelter to grow. |
| K-2 | LS2(K-2) SAE-6b | using information about a simple food web to determine how basic needs (e.g. shelter and water) are met by the habitat/environment. |
| K-4 | ESS1 (K-4)-6 | Given information about earth materials explain how their characteristics lend themselves to specific uses |
| K-4 | LS1(K-4) SAE-2 | Identify the basic needs of plants and animals in order to stay alive. (i.e., water, air, food, space). |
