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Pre-Visit Activities : Helping Habitats
Standards Supported

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Standards Supported in Helping Habitats Activity          

Grade Level

Standards

Kindergarten

K-1.1, K-1.3, K-1.4, K-2.1

1st Grade

1-1.3, 1-2.1, 1-2.5

2nd Grade

2-1.1, 2-1.3, 2-1.4, 2-2.1, 2-2.3, 2-2.4
* Bold standards are the main standards addressed in this activity.

Kindergarten Indicators

K-1.1 Identify observed objects or events by using the senses.
K-1.3

Predict and explain information or events based on observation or previous experience.
K-1.4

Compare objects by using nonstandard units of measurement.
K-2.1 Recognize what organisms need to stay alive. (including air, water, food, and shelter)

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First Grade Indicators

1-1.3 Carry out simple scientific investigations when given clear directions.
1-2.1  Recall the basic needs of plants (including air, water, nutrients, space, and light) for energy and growth.
1-2.5

Explain how distinct environments throughout the world support the life of different types of plants.

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Second Grade Indicators

2-1.1 Carry out simple scientific investigations to answer questions about familiar objects and events.
2-1.3 Represent and communicate simple data and explanations through drawings, tables, pictographs, bar graphs, and oral and written language.
2-1.4  Infer explanations regarding scientific observations and experiences.
2-2.1 Recall the basic needs of animals including air, water, food, and shelter for energy, growth, and production.
2-2.3

Explain how distinct environments throughout the world support the life of different types of animals.

2-2.4

Summarize the interdependence between animals and plants as sources of food and shelter.

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