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Pre-Visit Activities : Plant Habitats
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Standards Supported in Plant Habitats Activity
          

Grade Level

Standards

Kindergarten

K-1.1, K-1.2, K-1.3, K-1.4, K-1.5, K-2.1, K-2.4, K-2.5

1st Grade

1-1.1, 1-1.2, 1-1.3, 1-1.4, 1-2.1, 1-2.2, 1-2.4, 1-2.5, 1-2.6

2nd Grade

2-1.1, 2-1.2, 2-1.3, 2-1.4, 2-1.5
* 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-1.2 Use tools (including magnifiers and eyedroppers) safely, accurately, and appropriately when gathering specific data.
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-1.5

Use appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations.
K-2.1 Recognize what organisms need to stay alive. (including air, water, food, and shelter)
K-2.4

Compare individual examples of a particular type of plant or animal to determine that there are differences among individuals.

K-2.5

Recognize that all organisms go through stages of growth and change called life cycles.

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First Grade Indicators

1-1.1 Compare, classify, and sequence objects by number, shape, texture, size, color, and motion, using standard English units of measurement where appropriate.
1-1.2 Use tools (including rulers) safely, accurately, and appropriately when gathering specific data.
1-1.3 Carry out simple scientific investigations when given clear directions.
1-1.4

Use appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations.
1-2.1  Recall the basic needs of plants (including air, water, nutrients, space, and light) for energy and growth.
1-2.2

Illustrate the major structures of plants (including stems, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds).

1-2.4

Summarize the life cycle of plants (including germination, growth, and the production of flowers and seeds).
1-2.5

Explain how distinct environments throughout the world support the life of different types of plants.
1-2.6 Identify characteristics of plants (including types of stems, roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds) that help them survive in their own distinct environments.

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Second Grade Indicators

2-1.1 Carry out simple scientific investigations to answer questions about familiar objects and events.
2-1.2

Use tools (including thermometers, rain gauges, balances, and measuring cups) safely, accurately, and appropriately when gathering specific data in US customary (English) and metric units of measurement.

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.
2-1.5

Use appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations..

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