Science (CA NGSS) Standards
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ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars
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ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes
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ESS3.D: Global Climate Change
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ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
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LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
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LS3.B: Variation of Traits
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LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
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LS4.B: Natural Selection
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PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
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PS3.A: Definitions of Energy
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PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation
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PS4.C: Information Technologies and Instrumentation
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Standard Identifier: K-2-ETS1-2
Grade:
K
Disciplinary Core Idea:
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-6: Structure and Function
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area:
Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Title: K–2-ETS1 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Performance Expectation: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.
Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.
Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions to Problems include: Kindergarten: K-ESS3-3 First Grade: 1-PS4-4 Second Grade: 2-LS2-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A ; 3-5.ETS1.B ; 3-5.ETS1.C
Performance Expectation: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.
Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.
Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions to Problems include: Kindergarten: K-ESS3-3 First Grade: 1-PS4-4 Second Grade: 2-LS2-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A ; 3-5.ETS1.B ; 3-5.ETS1.C
Standard Identifier: K-ESS3-3
Grade:
K
Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems, ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-2: Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Content Area:
Earth and Space Science
Title: K-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity
Performance Expectation: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of human impact on the land could include cutting trees to produce paper and using resources to produce bottles. Examples of solutions could include reusing paper and recycling cans and bottles.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems Things that people do to live comfortably can affect the world around them. But they can make choices that reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and other living things. ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people. (secondary to K-ESS3-3)
Science & Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Communicate solutions with others in oral and/or written forms using models and/or drawings that provide detail about scientific ideas.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Events have causes that generate observable patterns.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle I The continuation and health of individual human lives and of human communities and societies depend on the health of the natural systems that provide essential goods and ecosystem services. Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.K.2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in kindergarten: K.ETS1.A Articulation across grade-levels: 2.ETS1.B; 4.ESS3.A; 5.ESS3.C
Performance Expectation: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of human impact on the land could include cutting trees to produce paper and using resources to produce bottles. Examples of solutions could include reusing paper and recycling cans and bottles.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems Things that people do to live comfortably can affect the world around them. But they can make choices that reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and other living things. ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people. (secondary to K-ESS3-3)
Science & Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Communicate solutions with others in oral and/or written forms using models and/or drawings that provide detail about scientific ideas.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Events have causes that generate observable patterns.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle I The continuation and health of individual human lives and of human communities and societies depend on the health of the natural systems that provide essential goods and ecosystem services. Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.K.2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in kindergarten: K.ETS1.A Articulation across grade-levels: 2.ETS1.B; 4.ESS3.A; 5.ESS3.C
Standard Identifier: 1-ESS1-1
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-1: Patterns
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Content Area:
Earth and Space Science
Title: 1-ESS1 Earth’s Place in the Universe
Performance Expectation: Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that the sun and moon appear to rise in one part of the sky, move across the sky, and set; and stars other than our sun are visible at night but not during the day.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of star patterns is limited to stars being seen at night and not during the day.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.
Science & Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns in the natural world in order to answer scientific questions.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence. Connections to Nature of Science: Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems Science assumes natural events happen today as they happened in the past. Many events are repeated.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 3.PS2.A; 5.PS2.B; 5-ESS1.B
Performance Expectation: Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that the sun and moon appear to rise in one part of the sky, move across the sky, and set; and stars other than our sun are visible at night but not during the day.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of star patterns is limited to stars being seen at night and not during the day.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.
Science & Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns in the natural world in order to answer scientific questions.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence. Connections to Nature of Science: Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems Science assumes natural events happen today as they happened in the past. Many events are repeated.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 3.PS2.A; 5.PS2.B; 5-ESS1.B
Standard Identifier: 1-LS1-2
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-1: Patterns
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Content Area:
Life Science
Title: 1-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Performance Expectation: Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns of behaviors could include the signals that offspring make (such as crying, cheeping, and other vocalizations) and the responses of the parents (such as feeding, comforting, and protecting the offspring).]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive.
Science & Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Read grade-appropriate texts and use media to obtain scientific information to determine patterns in the natural world. Connections to Nature of Science: Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence Scientists look for patterns and order when making observations about the world.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. RI.1.2: Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. RI.1.10: With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade. a. Activate prior knowledge related to the information and events in a text. b. Confirm predictions about what will happen next in a text. Mathematics 1.NBT.3: Compare two two-digit numbers based on the meanings of the tens and one digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <. 1.NBT.4-6: Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 3.LS2.D
Performance Expectation: Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns of behaviors could include the signals that offspring make (such as crying, cheeping, and other vocalizations) and the responses of the parents (such as feeding, comforting, and protecting the offspring).]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Adult plants and animals can have young. In many kinds of animals, parents and the offspring themselves engage in behaviors that help the offspring to survive.
Science & Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Read grade-appropriate texts and use media to obtain scientific information to determine patterns in the natural world. Connections to Nature of Science: Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence Scientists look for patterns and order when making observations about the world.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. RI.1.2: Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. RI.1.10: With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade. a. Activate prior knowledge related to the information and events in a text. b. Confirm predictions about what will happen next in a text. Mathematics 1.NBT.3: Compare two two-digit numbers based on the meanings of the tens and one digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <. 1.NBT.4-6: Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 3.LS2.D
Standard Identifier: 1-LS3-1
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits, LS3.B: Variation of Traits
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-1: Patterns
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Content Area:
Life Science
Title: 1-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Performance Expectation: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include features plants or animals share. Examples of observations could include leaves from the same kind of plant are the same shape but can differ in size; and, a particular breed of dog looks like its parents but is not exactly the same.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include inheritance or animals that undergo metamorphosis or hybrids.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits Young animals are very much, but not exactly like, their parents. Plants also are very much, but not exactly, like their parents. LS3.B: Variation of Traits Individuals of the same kind of plant or animal are recognizable as similar but can also vary in many ways.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Mathematics MP.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically. 1.MD.1: Order three objects by length; compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 3.LS3.A; 3.LS3.B
Performance Expectation: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include features plants or animals share. Examples of observations could include leaves from the same kind of plant are the same shape but can differ in size; and, a particular breed of dog looks like its parents but is not exactly the same.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include inheritance or animals that undergo metamorphosis or hybrids.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits Young animals are very much, but not exactly like, their parents. Plants also are very much, but not exactly, like their parents. LS3.B: Variation of Traits Individuals of the same kind of plant or animal are recognizable as similar but can also vary in many ways.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Mathematics MP.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically. 1.MD.1: Order three objects by length; compare the lengths of two objects indirectly by using a third object.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 3.LS3.A; 3.LS3.B
Standard Identifier: 1-PS4-2
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-2: Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Content Area:
Physical Science
Title: 1-PS4 Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Performance Expectation: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated. [Clarification Statement: Examples of observations could include those made in a completely dark room, a pinhole box, and a video of a cave explorer with a flashlight. Illumination could be from an external light source or by an object giving off its own light.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation Objects can be seen if light is available to illuminate them or if they give off their own light.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. SL.1.1.a–c: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 4.PS4.B
Performance Expectation: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated. [Clarification Statement: Examples of observations could include those made in a completely dark room, a pinhole box, and a video of a cave explorer with a flashlight. Illumination could be from an external light source or by an object giving off its own light.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation Objects can be seen if light is available to illuminate them or if they give off their own light.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. SL.1.1.a–c: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 4.PS4.B
Standard Identifier: 1-PS4-3
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-2: Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Content Area:
Physical Science
Title: 1-PS4 Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Performance Expectation: Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light. [Clarification Statement: Examples of materials could include those that are transparent (such as clear plastic), translucent (such as wax paper), opaque (such as cardboard), and reflective (such as a mirror).] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the speed of light.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation Some materials allow light to pass through them, others allow only some light through and others block all the light and create a dark shadow on any surface beyond them, where the light cannot reach. Mirrors can be used to redirect a light beam. (Boundary: The idea that light travels from place to place is developed through experiences with light sources, mirrors, and shadows, but no attempt is made to discuss the speed of light.)
Science & Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Plan and conduct investigations collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. SL.1.1.a–c: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 2.PS1.A
Performance Expectation: Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light. [Clarification Statement: Examples of materials could include those that are transparent (such as clear plastic), translucent (such as wax paper), opaque (such as cardboard), and reflective (such as a mirror).] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the speed of light.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation Some materials allow light to pass through them, others allow only some light through and others block all the light and create a dark shadow on any surface beyond them, where the light cannot reach. Mirrors can be used to redirect a light beam. (Boundary: The idea that light travels from place to place is developed through experiences with light sources, mirrors, and shadows, but no attempt is made to discuss the speed of light.)
Science & Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Plan and conduct investigations collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question.
Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). W.1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. SL.1.1.a–c: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 2.PS1.A
Standard Identifier: 1-PS4-4
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
PS4.C: Information Technologies and Instrumentation
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Content Area:
Physical Science
Title: 1-PS4 Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Performance Expectation: Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of devices could include a light source to send signals, paper cup and string “telephones,” and a pattern of drum beats.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include technological details for how communication devices work.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS4.C: Information Technologies and Instrumentation People also use a variety of devices to communicate (send and receive information) over long distances.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Use tools and materials provided to design a device that solves a specific problem.
Crosscutting Concepts: Connections to Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science: Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science, on Society and the Natural World People depend on various technologies in their lives; human life would be very different without technology.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). Mathematics MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically. 1.MD.1-2: Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: K.ETS1.A; 2.ETS1.B ; 4.PS4.C; 4.ETS1.A
Performance Expectation: Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of devices could include a light source to send signals, paper cup and string “telephones,” and a pattern of drum beats.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include technological details for how communication devices work.]
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS4.C: Information Technologies and Instrumentation People also use a variety of devices to communicate (send and receive information) over long distances.
Science & Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Use tools and materials provided to design a device that solves a specific problem.
Crosscutting Concepts: Connections to Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science: Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science, on Society and the Natural World People depend on various technologies in their lives; human life would be very different without technology.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). Mathematics MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically. 1.MD.1-2: Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in first grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: K.ETS1.A; 2.ETS1.B ; 4.PS4.C; 4.ETS1.A
Standard Identifier: K-2-ETS1-2
Grade:
1
Disciplinary Core Idea:
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-6: Structure and Function
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area:
Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Title: K–2-ETS1 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Performance Expectation: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.
Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.
Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions to Problems include: Kindergarten: K-ESS3-3 First Grade: 1-PS4-4 Second Grade: 2-LS2-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A ; 3-5.ETS1.B ; 3-5.ETS1.C
Performance Expectation: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.
Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.
Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions to Problems include: Kindergarten: K-ESS3-3 First Grade: 1-PS4-4 Second Grade: 2-LS2-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A ; 3-5.ETS1.B ; 3-5.ETS1.C
Standard Identifier: 2-ESS2-3
Grade:
2
Disciplinary Core Idea:
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes
Cross Cutting Concept:
CCC-1: Patterns
Science & Engineering Practice:
SEP-8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Content Area:
Earth and Space Science
Title: 2-ESS2 Earth’s Systems
Performance Expectation: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid form.
Science & Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Obtain information using various texts, text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons), and other media that will be useful in answering a scientific question.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.2.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in second grade: 2.PS1.A Articulation across grade-levels: 5.ESS2.C
Performance Expectation: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid form.
Science & Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Obtain information using various texts, text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons), and other media that will be useful in answering a scientific question.
Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed.
California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A
California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.2.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in second grade: 2.PS1.A Articulation across grade-levels: 5.ESS2.C
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