Animal Autographs Correlation to Core Curriculum
Standards listed are not covered exhaustively, but in varying degrees.
Kindergarten
Science
Standard 1 - Processes of generating and communicating scientific evidence framed by Big Ideas
Standard 2 - Students will gain an understanding of Earth and Space Science through the study of earth materials, celestial movement, and weather.
Objective 3 - Compare changes in weather over time
Indicators: Communicate ways weather can affect individuals
Standard 4 - Students will gain an understanding of Life Science through the study of changes in organisms over time and the nature of living things
Objective 1 - Investigate living things
Indicators: Consturct questions, give reasons, and share findings about living things
Objective 2 - Describe the parts of living things
Indicators: Compare the parts of different animals, e.g., skin, fur, feathers, scales, hand, wing, flipper, fin
Social Studies
Standard 2 - Students will recognize their role and responsibilities of being a good citizen
Objective 1 - Demonstrate appropriate ways to behave in different settings
Indicators:
- Explain why families and classrooms have rules
- Deomostrate respect for others, leaders, and the environment
1st Grade
Science
Standard 1 - Processes of generating and communicating scientific evidence framed by Big Ideas
Standard 2 - Students will gain an understanding of Earth and Space Science through the study of earth materials, celestial movement, and weather.
Objective 3 - Compare and contrast seasonal weather changes
Indicators: Identify characteristics of the seasons of the year
Standard 4 - Students will gain an understanding of Life Science through the study of changes in organisms over time and the nature of living things
Objective 2 - Living things change and depend upon their environment to satisfy their basic needs
Indicators: Make observations about living things and their environment using the five senses
Social Studies
Standard 2 - Students will recognize their roles and responsibilities as citizens in the school and in the neighborhood
Objective 2 - Identify and list responsibilities in the school and in the neighborhood
Indicators: Describe and practice responsible behavior inherent in being a good citizen in the school and neighborhood
2nd Grade
Science
Standard 1 - Processes of generating and communicating scientific evidence framed by Big Ideas
Standard 4 - Students will gain an understanding of Life Science through the study of changes in organisms over time and the nature of living things
Objective 2 - Identify basic needs of living things (plants and animals) and their abilities to meet their needs
Indicators:
- Communicate and justify how the physical characteristics of living thigs help them meet their basic needs
- Identify behaviors and reactions of living things in response to changes in the environment including seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation
