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Jefferson County Schools Science The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science. Grade 1 The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in first grade. |
| Earth and Space Science |
| The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe. |
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Earth: Geology/Features
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize geological features.
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Earth: Materials/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish among earth materials using their observable characteristics.
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Earth: Materials/Identify/Properties
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that a variety of earth materials exist which have properties that can be measured and observed.
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Earth: Materials/Observe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
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Earth and Sky: Changes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the various changes to the earth and sky.
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Earth and Sun: Identify/Heat/Light
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the sun provides a main source of heat and light for the earth.
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Instruments: Objects/Identify/Sky
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that there are instruments for observing objects in the sky during the day and at night.
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Resources: Recognize/Beneficial
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize the ways in which the earth's resources are beneficial to man.
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Sky: Objects/Identify/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify and distinguish that different objects appear in the sky during the day and at night.
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Sky: Moon/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the closest object in the sky to the earth is the moon.
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Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
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Sun: Position/Survey/Show/Day
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) survey and show the position of the sun at different times during the day.
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Weather: Change/Recognize/Daily/Seasonal
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that weather constantly changes and recognize daily and seasonal changes in weather.
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Weather: Instrument/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that weather components can be measured and recognize the appropriate instrument used to measure temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction.
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Weather: Patterns/Describe/Seasonal
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe seasonal weather patterns.
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Weather: Recognize/Relate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that temperature, wind conditions, and precipitation are associated with weather and relate these conditions with different types of weather.
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Universe: Patterns/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that events in the universe occur in predictable patterns.
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| Life Science |
| The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues. |
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Animals & Plants: Environments/Analy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the interactions among plants, animals, and their environments.
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Animals & Plants: Different/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify how plants and animals of the same kind can be different from one another.
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Environment: Adaptation/Identify/Traits
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that living things have certain traits that enable them to adapt to specific environments and carry out basic life processes.
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Environment: Differentiate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate between water and land environments.
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Instruments: Magnifiers/Survey/Parts
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) survey smaller parts of larger objects, using magnifiers.
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Living Things: Habitats/Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that various living things live in various habitats.
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Living Things: Parts/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that living things are composed of smaller parts.
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Living Things: Parts/Well-Being
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the small parts that make up an organism contribute to the performance and well being of the whole organism.
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Organisms: Adaptations/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand behavioral and/or structural adaptations.
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Organisms: Classify/Utilize/Systems
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) utilize various classification systems for living things.
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Organisms: Ecosystems/Gather
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) gather information about organisms that inhabit specific ecosystems.
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Organisms: Habitat/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the typical habitat of an organism.
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Organisms: Needs/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the basic needs living things require for survival.
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Organisms: Senses/Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that organisms use their senses to interact with the environment around them.
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Pollution: Impact Of/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that pollution can impact the environment and the organisms that live in it and give examples of pollutants which may be found in specific environments.
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| Physical Science |
| The Physical Science unit includes concepts related to matter, forces, motion, and energy, as well as their interactions. Topics include chemical and physical changes, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, machines, work and power. |
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Energy: Properties/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of energy.
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Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand that force can cause motion in objects.
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Matter: Properties/Alterations/Explore
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore alterations that occur when various types of matter interact.
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Matter: Properties and Structure
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties and structure of matter.
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Materials: Alterations//Observe/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe and explain alterations that can take place when two materials interact.
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Materials: Properties/Differentiate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate between solids and liquids.
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Motion: Changing
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe how an object can change motion.
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Objects: Part/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain what happens when part of an object is removed.
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Objects: Properties/Identify/Change
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the observable properties of an object can change under different conditions and over time.
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Objects: Position/Balanced/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify objects that are balanced.
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Objects: Weight/ Position/Balance/Predic
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe and predict how the weight and/or position of an object will impact balance.
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Objects: Similarities/Differences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) find similarities and differences in the weight, length, and size of objects.
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Sound: Properties/Categorize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) categorize sounds by their basic properties.
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Sound: Vibration/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT)identify that sound is created by vibrations.
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Shadows: Change/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that, during the course of a day, shadows change in their length and position.
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Sun: Energy/Explain/Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the impact of the sun's energy on various materials.
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| Research and Inquiry |
| The Research and Inquiry unit focuses on the knowledge, processes, and real world issues associated with science and technology. Topics include experimentation, data analysis, science related careers, and technological advances. |
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Data: Analysis/Interpretation/Scientific
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret scientific data.
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Inquiry: Understand/Methods
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand methods of scientific inquiry.
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Investigations: Design/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the design of an experiment.
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Technology: Utilize/Available
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) utilize available and suitable technology.
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