1st Grade Learning Targets Behavior (K-2) BLT 1 - Responsibility

Manages responsibilities as a student

BST 1.1 - Use of Class Time : Uses class time appropriately

BST 1.2 - Preparation : Prepares for class with necessary materials and is ready to learn.

BST 1.3 - Follows Directions : Follows directions timely and accurately

BST 1.4 - Quality Work : Demonstrates quality work

BST 1.5 - Appropriate Choices : Makes safe and appropriate choices

(K-2) BLT 2 - Self Directs

Self-directs Learning

BST 2.1 - Develops a Plan : Develops a plan to achieve goals, with teacher support

BST 2.2 - Persists with a Task : Persists with a task over time

BST 2.3 - Variety of Sources : Utilizes a variety of sources to find help

BST 2.4 - Advocates for Self : Advocates for self

(K-2) BLT 3 - Group Work

Communicates and works effectively within a team or group

BST 3.1 - Active Participation : Actively participates in group work

BST 3.2 - Listening Respectfully : Listens respectfully and acknowledges the contributions of others

BST 3.3 - Sharing Ideas : Shares ideas clearly

BST 3.4 - Safe Environment : Contributes to creating a safe learning environment

BST 3.5 - Adapts to Changes : Adapts to changes in the group process with a positive attitude

English Lang Arts For READING targets, See LITERACY

(Writing) ALT 1 - Opinion with a Reason

I can write opinion pieces on a topic or book, stating an opinion with a reason.

AST 1.1 - Focus and Organizational Structure : Focus and Organizational Structure: I can give a topic or name of a book I am writing about and state an opinion.

AST 1.2 - Elaboration : Elaboration: I can give a reason for my opinion.

AST 1.3 - Conclusion : Conclusion: I can provide some sense of closure.

(Writing) ALT 2 - Informative-Explanatory Texts

I can write informative/explanatory texts to name a topic and supply some facts.

AST 2.1 - Focus and Organizational Structure : Focus and Organizational Structure: I can name a topic.

AST 2.2 - Elaboration : Elaboration: I can give some facts about the topic.

AST 2.3 - Conclusion : Conclusion: I can provide some sense of closure.

(Writing) ALT 3 - Narrative

I can write narratives to recount two or more sequenced events, including some details about what happened.

AST 3.1 - Focus and Organizational Structure : Focus and Organizational Structure: I can recount two or more sequenced events.

AST 3.2 - Elaboration : Elaboration: I can include some details regarding what happened.

AST 3.3 - Transition : Transition: I can use temporal words to signal order.

AST 3.4 - Conclusion : Conclusion: I can provide some sense of closure.

(Language) ALT 4 - Standard English Grammar

I can demonstrate command of standard English grammar when writing or speaking.

AST 4.1 - Proper, Possessive Nouns : Use common, proper, possessive nouns

AST 4.2 - Plural Nouns : Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences

AST 4.3 - Pronouns : Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns

AST 4.4 - Verbs : Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future

AST 4.5 - Adjectives : Use frequently occurring adjectives

AST 4.6 - Conjunctions : Use frequently occurring conjunctions

AST 4.7 - Determiners : Use determiners

AST 4.8 - Prepositions : Use frequently occurring prepositions

AST 4.9 - Complete Sentences : Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts.

(Language) ALT 5 - Conventions

I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

AST 5.1 - Capitalization : Capitalize dates and names of people.

AST 5.2 - Punctuation : Use end punctuation for sentences.

AST 5.3 - Commas : Use commas in dates and to separate single words in a series.

AST 5.4 - Conventional Spelling : Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns, and for frequently occurring irregular words.

AST 5.5 - Spell Untaught Words : Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.

Fine Arts - Elem Music Create, Present, and Perform

Apply ideas, techniques, and processes in the arts.

Technical Skill-1 : Use prior experiences to explore musical elements - beat, tempo, pitch, dynamics, rhythm, melody.

Technical Skill-2 : Create your own rhythm patterns on a rhythm instrument or use body percussion.

Technical Skill-3 : Use pitch, dynamics, rhythm and tempo to sing.

Technical Skill-4 : While singing, listen to match pitch.

Technical Skill-5 : Explore and properly play instruments, using beat and tempo.

Technical Skill-6 : Recognize that music has symbols.

Technical Skill-7 : Follow procedures for using and maintaining materials, equipment and space.

Creative Process-1 : Use creative thinking to create music.

Artistic Voice/Comm-1 : Sing a song that communicates an idea or feeling.

Critique/Evaluation-1 : Tell about one’s own performance.

Aesthetics and Criticism

Respond to and analyze works of art, based on essential elements, organizational principles, and aesthetic criteria.

Critical Analysis-1 : Tell how a piece of music communicates an idea or feeling, or what pictures come to your mind.

Critical Analysis-2 : Recognize classroom instruments by sight or sound.

Critical Analysis-3 : Identify words that describe music.

Personal Evaluation-1 : Tell why you like a piece of music.

Interdisciplinary Relat-1 : Tell when music, dance, drama, or visual art are used together in a piece of art.

Interdisciplinary Relat-2 : Tell when you notice a connection between music and another subject.

Historical and Cultural Perspectives

Apply ideas, techniques, and processes in the arts.

Context-1 : Experience music that relates to an event.

Compare/Contrast-1 : Experience music from another culture or time period.

Personal Interp-1 : Listen to music that describes a personal experience.

Personal Interp-2 : Tell how a personal experience connects to music.

Global/Interdisciplinary Conn-1 : Tell how music is a part of life.

Global/Interdisciplinary Conn-2 : Tell when music connects with another art form within a culture.

Influence on Human Experiences/Tech Dev-1 : Tell when music makes a difference in a person’s life.

Fine Arts - Visual Arts ALT 1 - Create, Present, Perform

I can apply ideas, techniques and processes in the arts.

AST 1.1 - Technical Skill : I can create, present and perform works of art by using experiences, imagination, essential elements and organizational principles to achieve a desired effect when creating, presenting, and/or performing works of art.

AST 1.2 - Creative Process : I can apply the use of ideas, techniques and problem solving to the creative process and analyze the influence that choices have on the result.

AST 1.3 - Artistic Voice-Communication : I can express ideas, moods, and feelings through the arts.

AST 1.4 - Critique-Evaluation : I can evaluate one’s own work orally and in writing.

ALT 2 - Aesthetics and Criticism

I can respond to and analyze works of art, based on essential elements, organizational principles and aesthetic criteria.

AST 2.1 - Critical Analysis : I can apply critical analysis to works of art.

AST 2.2 - Personal Evaluation : I can respond to works of art and give reasons for preferences.

AST 2.3 - Interdisciplinary Relationship : I understand the interrelationships among art forms and between arts and other content areas.

ALT 3 - Historical and Cultural Perspectives

I can understand the relationship of works of art to their social, historical and cultural contexts, and the influence of the arts on individuals, communities and cultures.

AST 3.1 - Context : I understand how events and conditions influence the arts.

AST 3.2 - Compare and Contrast : Distinguish works of art from different societies, time periods and cultures.

AST 3.3 - Personal Interpretation : Understand how the arts can reflect the environment and personal experiences within a society or culture, and apply to one’s own work.

AST 3.4 - Global and Interdisciplinary Connections : I understand the place of the arts within, and their influences on, society.

AST 3.5 - Human Experience and Tech Development : Describe how the arts can influence individuals, communities and cultures.

Health ALT 1 - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Health: 1: 1-Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs

AST 1.1 - Safe Use of Prescription Drugs : I can describe safe use of “over the counter” and prescription drugs. (CC)

AST 1.2 - Second Hand Smoke : I can identify that secondhand smoke is harmful. (CC)

ALT 2 - Prevention and Control of Disease

Health: 1: 2-Prevention & Control of Disease

AST 2.1 - Avoid Contact with Others Blood : I can explain the importance of avoiding contact with others’ blood and other body fluids. (CC)

AST 2.2 - Proper Personal Health Care : I can demonstrate strategies for proper personal health care. (SM)

ALT 3 - Environmental Health

Health: 1: 3-Environmental Health

AST 3.1 - Using Sunscreen : I can explain the importance of using sunscreen. (CC)

ALT 4 - Healthy Eating

Health: 1: 4-Healthy Eating

AST 4.1 - Eat a Variety of Foods : I can choose a variety of foods to eat from different food groups. (SM,*)

AST 4.2 - Food Groups in USDA Guidelines : I can examine the food groups in the USDA guidelines and identify examples from each. (AI)

AST 4.3 - Importance of Drinking Water : I can explain the importance of drinking water instead of high sugar or caffeinated beverages. (CC)

ALT 5 - Mental, Social and Emotional Health

Health: 1: 5-Mental, Social & Emotional Health

AST 5.1 - Identify Personal Strengths : I can identify personal strengths. (SM)

AST 5.2 - Identify Pro-Social Behaviors : I can identify pro-social behaviors (e.g. helping others, being respectful of others, cooperation and consideration). (CC)

AST 5.3 - Express Deal with Personal Feelings : I can describe appropriate ways to express and deal with personal feelings, wants and needs. (SM)

AST 5.4 - Identify People to Talk Health Issues : I can identify appropriate people to talk to about mental and emotional health issues, concerns and worries. (AI)

ALT 6 - Sexual Health

Health: 1: 6-Sexual Health

AST 6.1 - Identify Safe-Unsafe Touch : I can identify safe, unsafe and confusing touch. (CC)

AST 6.2 - Use Refusal Skills : I can practice and use refusal skills if someone is touching you inappropriately. (IC,*)

AST 6.3 - Identify Whom To Talk to : I can identify whom to talk to at school, home, and in the community if someone is touching you inappropriately. (AI,*)

ALT 7 - Unintentional Injury Prevention

Health: 1: 7-Unintentional Injury Prevention

AST 7.1 - Traveling to and From School : I can identify safe behaviors when traveling to and from school and in the community. (CC,*)

AST 7.2 - Report Unsafe Situations : I can identify how to report unsafe situations in the home, school, or community. (AI)

AST 7.3 - Home Fire Escape Plan : I can develop a home fire escape plan and practice it during the day and night with family. (SM)

AST 7.4 - Reduce Risk of Injury Around Water : I can identify ways to reduce risk of injury in and around water, power lines, animals, traffic, and natural disasters. (CC)

AST 7.5 - Name, Address, Phone Number : I can identify and memorize full name, address, and phone number. (AI)

ALT 8 - Violence Prevention

Health: 1: 8-Violence Prevention

AST 8.1 - Consequences of Actions : I can identify the logical consequences of one’s actions. (SM)

AST 8.2 - Bullying, Harassment, Teasing : I can identify bullying, harassment and teasing. (CC)

Library and Info Lit Reading Engagement: 1

1-Reading Engagement : 1.1.1 Identify different sections of the library and select reading materials related to personal interests

2-Reading Engagement : 1.1.2: Make personal connections with text during shared text experiences

3-Reading Engagement : 1.1.3: Share and listen to opinions about reading materials

4-Reading Engagement : 1.1.4: Locate and explore early reader books, everybody chapter books and nonfiction

5-Reading Engagement : 1.1.5: Recognize the individual style of an author or illustrator

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility: 2

1-Social Responsibility : 1.2.1: Understand how to stay safe online by always asking for adult permission and only visiting sites selected by trusted adults

2-Social Responsibility : 1.2.2: Explain that print and nonprint works are created by and belong to an author or illustrator

3-Social Responsibility : 1.2.3: Identify a fact and opinion with guidance

4-Social Responsibility : 1.2.4: Listen to and read a wide range of literature to develop respect for the ideas of others

5-Reading Engagement : 1.2.5: Use appropriate volume and behaviors in the library

6-Social Responsibility : 1.2.6: Re-shelve unwanted materials appropriately and care for materials responsibly

Info Literacy (Question)

Informational Literacy 3.1 Question

1a : 1.3.1.a: Identify and describe the research task for a class project

1b : 1.3.1.b: Identify prior knowledge as a class

1c : 1.3.1.c: Generate essential research question as a class

1d : 1.3.1.d: Brainstorm related topics and supporting questions as a class

Info Literacy (Plan)

Information Literacy: 3.2 Plan

2a : 1.3.2.a: Understand the assigned product for a class project

2b : 1.3.2.b: Review information needed for a class project

2c : 1.3.2.c: Discuss as a class possible print and non-print sources and/or experts to best answer research questions

2d : 1.3.2.d: Discuss keywords and search strategies as a class

2e : 1.3.2.e: Discuss a research plan as a class

Info Literacy (Gather)

Information Literacy: 3.3 Gather

3a : 1.3.3.a: Locate and access print and non-print sources and/or experts as a class

3b : 1.3.3.b: Identify and use text features as a class to locate relevant information

3c : 1.3.3.c: Begin to differentiate between fact and opinion as a class

3d : 1.3.3.d: Record notes from text in drawings and words as a class, including book title

3e : 1.3.3.e: Request help to find books on a topic of personal interest or to meet information needs

Info Literacy (Sort)

Information Literacy: 3.4 Sort

4a : 1.3.4.a: Begin sorting information for usefulness as a class

4b : 1.3.4.b: Sequence collected information as a class

4c : 1.3.4.c: Participate in a class review to confirm collected information answers research questions

4d : 1.3.4.d: Participate in a class review of the research process plan

Info Literacy (Share)

Information Literacy: 3.5 Share

5a : 1.3.5.a: Create a class product using the selected information and ideas

5b : 1.3.5.b: Develop a final product as a class that demonstrates new knowledge and addresses the essential research question

5c : 1.3.5.c: Share learned information with others

5d : 1.3.5.d: Share where facts were learned as a class

Info Literacy (Review)

Information Literacy: 3.6 Review

6a : 1.3.6.a: Review the research process as a class and discuss a strategy for improvement

6b : 1.3.6.b: Review the product as a class and discuss an area for improvement

6c : 1.3.6.c Discuss and share feedback as a class about research process used and product created

Literacy Reading

Literacy: 1: Reading

1-Concepts of Print : Identify letters, words, and sentences.

2-Concepts of Print : Match oral word to printed word while recognizing sentence structure.

1-Phoemic Awareness : Identify initial, medial, and final sounds in a single syllable word. Count number of sounds in a syllable and count syllables in a word.

2-Phoemic Awareness : Identify short vs. long vowels.

3-Phoemic Awareness : Blend two to four phonemes into words, and segment single syllable words into sounds.

4-Phoemic Awareness : Create a series of rhyming words including consonant blends. Add, delete, or change target sounds to change words.

1-Phonics, Decoding & Word Recognition : Use letter-sound correspondence knowledge to decode words including vowel digraphs, r-controlled letter-sound associations, compound words and contractions.

2-Phonics, Decoding & Word Recognition : Recognize an increasing bank of high frequency sight words

1-Vocabulary : Know root words and inflectional forms.

2-Vocabulary : Classify categories of words and use context to understand word meanings.

3-Vocabulary : Develop vocabulary through listening, discussion, and direct teaching of words in literary, informational, and content specific texts.

4-Vocabulary : Use vocabulary accurately across the subject areas.

1-Fluency : Read aloud unpracticed grade level text at an appropriate rate (40-60 wcpm).

1-Comprehension : Retell and sequence main events from beginning to end.

2-Comprehension : Answer simple questions based on materials read and describe information gained from text in own words.

3-Comprehension : Develop an interpretation of texts using prior knowledge, personal connections, questions, and predictions.

4-Comprehension : Distinguish fantasy from realistic texts.

1-Reading to Perform a Task : Locate and obtain information from text features and illustrations.

2-Reading to Perform a Task : Read and understand one-step directions, signs, and labels.

3-Reading to Perform a Task : Alphabetize a list of words by the first letter.

1-Und & Using the Reading Process : Demonstrate listening comprehension of more complex text through discussion.

2-Und & Using the Reading Process : Monitor own reading and self correct when meaning breaks down.

1-Und-Usg Lit Forms-Genres : Listen to and experience a wide variety of grade-level text including informational publications, reference materials, classic and contemporary literature, and poetry.

Speaking & Listening

Literacy: 1: Speaking & Listening

1-Listening : Listen attentively and ask questions.

2-Listening : Give, restate and follow simple two step directions.

1-Analysis : N/A

1-Speaking : Tell an important experience or story in a simple and logical sequence by answering who, what, where, when, why, and how questions.

2-Speaking : Speak clearly and look at your listeners.

3-Speaking : Recite, retell, describe, and dramatize.

Math ALT 1 - Add-Sub Strategies within 20

I can solve addition and subtraction problems using strategies for addition and subtraction within 20.

AST 1.1 - Solve Word Problems : I can add and/or subtract to solve word problems using objects, drawings, and equations.

AST 1.2 - Add-Sub Word Meanings : I can determine which words mean addition and which words mean subtraction.

AST 1.3 - Word Problems to 20 using 3 numbers : I can solve addition word problems within 20 with 3 numbers using objects, drawings, and equations.

AST 1.4 - Turn-around Facts : I can use turn-around facts as a strategy to solve addition problems. (ex: 8 3=11 and 3 8=11)

AST 1.5- Group Numbers : I can use turn-around facts as a strategy to solve addition problems. (ex: 8 3=11 and 3 8=11)

AST 1.6 - Subtract Numbers : I can subtract numbers like 10-8 by finding what number added to 8 equals 10 (__ 8=10)

ALT 2 - Add-Sub up to 10

I can add and subtract fluently up to 10.

AST 2.1 - Solve by Counting Up and Down : I can count up and down to solve addition and subtraction problems.

AST 2.2 - Counting On Strategy : I can add using the counting on strategy.

AST 2.3 - Add by Making 10 : I can add by making ten (ex: 8 6=8 2 4=10 4=14).

AST 2.4 - Subtract by Making 10 : I can subtract by making 10 (13-4=13-3-1)

AST 2.5 - Fact Families for Add-Sub : I can use my knowledge of fact families to add and subtract.

AST 2.6 - Equivalent but Easier Sums : I can create equivalent but easier sums to solve addition problems (ex: 6 7 could be 6 6 1).

AST 2.7 - Meaning of Equal : I can tell what = (an equal sign) means.

AST 2.8 - Number Sentence T or F : I can tell if a number sentence is true or false.

AST 2.9 - Unknown Number to Make True : I can determine the unknown number in a number sentence to make it true (8 __ = 11).

ALT 3 - Count, Read, Write to 120

I can count, read, and write to 120 starting at any number less than 120.

AST 3.1 - Counting Starting at Less than 120 : I can count by starting at any number less than 120.

AST 3.2 - Read-Write Numbers to 120 : I can read and write numbers to 120.

ALT 4 - Place Value to 2 Digits

I understand place value up to 2 digit numbers and can use it to compare, add, and subtract within 100.

AST 4.1 - 10 is a Group 10 Ones : I know that a “ten” is a group of 10 “ones”.

AST 4.2 - Tens and Ones in a 2-digit Number : I can l which digit represents tens and which digit represents ones in a 2-digit number.

AST 4.3 - Value of Tens-Ones in a 2-digit Number : I can tell how many tens and how many ones are in a 2-digit number.

AST 4.4 - Compare Greater, Less, Equal - 2 Digits : I can use <,>, and = to compare two 2-digit numbers.

AST 4.5 - Adding 2-digit and 1-digit Numbers : I can add a 2-digit number and a 1-digit number

AST 4.6 - 2-digit Number and Mult of 10 : I can add a 2-digit number and a multiple of 10.

AST 4.7 - Add 2-digit Numbers-Adding 1s, then 10s : I can add two 2-digit numbers by adding the “ones” and then the “tens”.

AST 4.8 - Carrying from 1s to 10s : I can “carry” from the ones to the tens when I add.

AST 4.9 - 10 More-10 Less : I can find 10 more and 10 less than a number without counting, and tell how it was done.

AST 4.10 - Subtract Multiples of 10 : I can subtract multiples of 10 (10-90) from multiples of 10 (10-90) and tell how it was done. (ex: 80-20 is 8 tens -2 tens = 6 tens=60)

ALT 5 - Measuring Lengths

I can measure the lengths of objects and name the length unit.

AST 5.1 - 3 Objects in Order : I can put 3 objects in order by length.

AST 5.2 - Compare Lengths : I can compare the length of two objects using a third object (ex: the string is longer than the pen, but the ribbon is shorter than the pen).

AST 5.3 - Measuring Using Another Object : I can tell how long something is by measuring with another object.

AST 5.4 - Measuring End to End : I can measure end to end with no gaps or overlaps.

ALT 6 - Tell and Write Time

I can tell and write time.

AST 6.1 - Telling Time in-Hours and Half Hours : I can tell and write what time it is in hours and ? hours using digital and analog clocks.

ALT 7 - Understanding Data

I can organize, represent, and interpret data.

AST 7.1 - Making Graphs with 3 Groups : I can make graphs with three groups.

AST 7.2 - Data Points : I can tell the total number of data points, how many in each category, and how many more or less in one category than another.

ALT 8 - Shapes and Equal Parts

I can build, draw, and describe shapes and break them into equal parts.

AST 8.1 - Describe Shape using Attributes : I can describe a shape using defining attributes (sides, corners) and non-defining attributes (color, size, orientation).

AST 8.2 - Using Defining Traits : I can build and draw shapes using defining traits.

AST 8.3 - Making 2D and 3D into Other Shapes : I can make two- and three-dimensional shapes into other shapes. (ex: use 2 triangles to make a square).

AST 8.4 - Split Circles-Rectangles in 2-4 parts : I can split circles and rectangles into 2 and 4 equal parts.

AST 8.5 - Parts of a Circle or Rectangle : I can describe parts of a circle or rectangle using the words “halves”, “fourths”, and “quarters”.

AST 8.6 - Parts of a Circle or Rectangle-Pt 2 : I can describe parts of a circle or rectangle using the phrases “half of”, “fourth of”, and “quarter of”.

AST 8.7 - Circle-Rectangle as 2 or 4 Parts : I can describe the whole circle or rectangle as two parts or four parts.

AST 8.8 - Split up Circle-Rectangle : I understand that when we split up a circle or rectangle into the parts, the more parts we make, the smaller the part will be.

Physical Education ELT 1 - Expressive Efficient Movement

I can demonstrate motor skill competency in a variety of physical activities and motor skill proficiency in one physical activity

EST 1.1 - Basic Locomotor Patterns : Demonstrate mature forms of basic locomotor patterns: run, gallop, slide, horizontal jump, hop, leap and skip, starting and stopping on command and in control.

EST 1.2 - Manipulative Skills : Demonstrate critical elements in manipulative skills: throw, catch, kick and strike.

EST 1.3 - Balance : I can balance, demonstrating momentary stillness, in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes on a variety of body parts.

EST 1.4 - Step Patterns : I can demonstrate three different step patterns and combinations of movements into repeatable sequences.

ELT 2 - Fitness For Lifetime

I can demonstrate knowledge of a physically active lifestyle

EST 2.1 - Changes in Body During Exercise : I can identify changes in my body during moderate to vigorous exercise.

ELT 3 - Self-Management Social Behavior

I can understand appropriate and positive behavior management (social skills) and respect for all individual differences, including gender, ethnicity, and physical ability during physical activity.

EST 3.1 - Identify Rules Procedures Etiquette : I can identify rules, procedures and etiquette in a specified physical activity.

EST 3.2 - Resolve Conflict : I can identify positive ways to resolve conflict.

Science (SF) ALT 1 - C-C Physical Properties

I can compare and contrast physical properties and what objects are made of. (Structure and Function: Physical Science)

AST 1.1 - Identify Objects : I can identify what some objects are made of.

AST 1.2 - Describe Matter, Solid, Liquid, Gas : I can describe matter as a solid, liquid or gas

AST 1.3 - Describe Matter, Color, Size, Shape : I can describe matter by its color, size, shape, weight and texture.

AST 1.4 - Sort Objects : I can sort like and different objects.

AST 1.5 - Tell How Objects Same, Different : I can tell how objects are the same and/or different.

AST 1.6 - Identify Ways Matter Can Change : I can identify ways matter can change.

(SF) ALT 2 - C-C Characteristics

I can compare and contrast characteristics among individuals within one plant or animal group. (Structure and Function: Life Science)

AST 2.1 - Describe Difference Living, Non-Living : I can describe how non-living things are different from living things.

AST 2.2 - Tell How Characteristics Help Survival : I can tell how characteristics of plants and animals can help survival.

AST 2.3 - Identify Plants Animals Extinct : I can identify some plants and animals that are extinct.

AST 2.4 - Tell Physical Characteristics of Plants : I can tell physical characteristics of plants.

AST 2.5 - Tell Physical Characteristics of Animals : I can tell physical characteristics of animals.

AST 2.6 - Explain Grow and Change : I can explain ways plants and animals grow and change.

AST 2.7 - Explain Alike and Different : I can explain how groups of living things are alike and different.

AST 2.8 - Identify Like Parents : I can identify how plants and animals are like their parents.

(SF) ALT 3 - Examine Character and Properties

I can examine characteristics and physical properties of Earth materials. (Structure and Function: Earth/Space Science)

AST 3.1 - Tell Living Things on Earth : I can tell that land, water, and living things are found on Earth.

AST 3.2 - Describe Characteristics Rocks Soil : I can describe the characteristics of rocks and soil.

AST 3.3 - Explain Ways Earth Changes : I can explain some fast and slow ways Earth changes.

AST 3.4 - Describe Way Use Natural Resources : I can describe ways people use natural resources.

(IC) ALT 4 - Describe Motion of Objects

I can describe the motion of objects when a force is applied.

AST 4.1 - Identify Ways Objects Move : I can identify ways objects move, such as: roll, slide, back-and-forth, zig-zag, fast or slow, etc.

AST 4.2 - Describe Difference Push Pull : I can describe the difference between a push or a pull.

AST 4.3 - Describe Downward Pull of Gravity : I can describe the downward pull of gravity on objects.

AST 4.4 - Tell How Magnets Make Objects Move : I can tell how magnets make objects move.

(IC) ALT 5 - Describe Basic Needs

I can describe the basic needs of living things.

AST 5.1 - Explain Needs Of Living Things : I can explain how living things need air, water, food and space.

AST 5.2 - Describe Living Things Needs By Location : I can describe what living things need in different locations.

(SI) ALT 6 - Identify Use Tools Make Observation

I can identify and use tools to make careful observations and answer questions about the natural world.

AST 6.1 - Identify Tools : I can identify tools to make careful observations.

AST 6.2 - Ask Questions About Natural World : I can ask questions about the observations of the natural world.

AST 6.3 - Use Tools Answer Questions Natural World : I can use tools to answer questions about the natural world.

(SI) ALT 7- Record Observations

I can record observations with pictures, numbers, or written statements.

AST 7.1 - Record Observations : I can record observations with pictures, numbers, or words.

AST 7.2 - Make Observations Collect Data : I can make observations to collect data.

AST 7.3 - Make Measurements : I can make measurements to collect data.

AST 7.4 - Use Observations Make Comparisons : I can use observations to make comparisons.

(SI) ALT 8- Describe Why Recording Observations

I can describe why recording accurate observations is important in science.

AST 8.1 - Tell Importance Record Observations : I can tell why it is important to record careful observations.

(ED) ALT 9 - Identify Basic Tools

I can identify basic tools used in engineering design. (Engineering Design)

AST 9.1 - Identify Tools To Design Build : I can identify tools to design and build things.

(ED) ALT 10 - Demonstrate Designed Structures

I can demonstrate that designed structures have parts that work together to perform a function or job.

AST 10.1 - Show Parts Work Together : I can show parts of a structure work together to do a job.

(ED) ALT 11 - Show How Tool Used

I can show how tools are used to complete everyday tasks.

AST 11.1 - Show How Tools Used : I can show how tools are used to complete everyday tasks.

Social Studies ALT 1 - Cause-Effect Relationship

I can study an issue or problem and identify the cause and effect relationship.

AST 1.1 - If-Then Statements : I can use “if…then” statements to tell why events occur.

AST 1.2 - Why Things are Important : I can explain why things (events, symbols, rules) are important.

AST 1.3 - Ordering Events : I can use temporal words (first, then, last) to order events.

Technology Ethics & Citizenship

Technology: 1: Ethics & Citizenship

1 : Advocate and practice safe, responsible use of information and technology

2 : Discuss safety issues and recognize safe practices related to the use of the internet

3 : Demonstrate responsible use of technological equipment and software as outlined in the acceptable use statement from the Students Rights and Responsibilities handbook

4 : Understand and adhere to ethical and legal use of copyright, licensing, and fair use laws

5 : Explore and discuss ethical behaviors when using technology

6 : Respect self, other users, and digital property (e.g. plagiarism, cyber-bullying, privacy)

7 : Demonstrate respect for existing desktop configuration, system preferences and user's properties such as assignments and projects

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Technology: 1: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

1 : Integrate information with appropriate technology to make informed decisions and solve problems

2 : Recognize the need for information and formulate questions based on information needs

3 : Plan and manage tasks to develop solutions and complete projects

4 : Understand that a project is a series of small parts

Creative Use of Tech

Technology: 1: Creative Use of Tech

1 : Use technology as a means to develop innovative products that reflect originality and self-expression

2 : Explore multimedia tools to create an original product

Communicate & Collaborate

Technology: 1: Communicate & Collaborate

1 : Present information and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences

2 : Collaborate with classmates and teachers in creating a multimedia presentation to communicate learning to classmates and family

3 : Effectively collaborate locally and globally

4 : Recognize that technology helps with communication at home and at school

Research

Technology: 1: Research

1 : Locate, organize, analyze, and cite information from a variety of sources and media

2 : Explore and use technology resources in a whole group teacher led activity to gain information on a topic

Tech Operations

Technology: 1: Tech Operations

1 : Understand and operate systems and applications

2 : Understand many commands are found in menus and icons

3 : Troubleshoot systems and applications

4 : Understand ways to get assistance when something isn’t working

5 : Store and access documents in different formats from various locations

6 : Appropriately name, store and retrieve information from designated storage locations

Keyboarding

Technology: 1: Keyboarding

1 : Develop a familiarity with keyboard features (e.g., basic keys, arrow keys, return) and mouse commands (e.g., single/double click)