Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 1

AZ.SC01-S1. Inquiry Process

SC01-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Observe, ask questions, and make predictions.

SC01-S1C1-01. Compare common objects using multiple senses. 28
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SC01-S1C1-02. Ask questions based on experiences with objects, organisms, and events in the environment. (See M01-S2C1-01). 16
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SC01-S1C1-03. Predict results of an investigation based on life, physical, and Earth and space sciences (e.g., animal life cycles, physical properties, Earth materials). 16
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SC01-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Participate in planning and conducting investigations, and recording data.

SC01-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use of instruments, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 16
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SC01-S1C2-02. Participate in guided investigations in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. 16
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SC01-S1C2-03. Use simple tools such as rulers, thermometers, magnifiers, and balances to collect data (U.S. customary units) (See M01-S4C4-07). 16
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SC01-S1C2-04. Record data from guided investigations in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., lab book, log, notebook, chart paper) (See W01-S3C2-01 and W01-S3C3-01). 16
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SC01-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Organize and analyze data; compare to predictions.

SC01-S1C3-01. Organize (e.g., compare, classify, and sequence) objects, organisms, and events according to various characteristics (See M01-S4C4-01). 22
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SC01-S1C3-02. Compare the results of the investigation to predictions made prior to the investigation. 16
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SC01-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC01-S1C4-01. Communicate the results of an investigation using pictures, graphs, models, and/or words. (See M01-S2C1-02 and W01-S3C3-02). 25
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SC01-S1C4-02. Communicate with other groups to describe the results of an investigation. (See LS-F1). 16
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AZ.SC01-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC01-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual and cultural contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC01-S2C1-01. Give examples of how diverse people (e.g., children, parents, weather reporters, cooks, healthcare workers, gardeners) use science in daily life. 170
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SC01-S2C1-02. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Sally Ride [scientist], supports Strand 6; Neil Armstrong [astronaut, engineer], supports Strand 6). 13
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SC01-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC01-S2C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level .

AZ.SC01-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC01-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC01-S3C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level .

SC01-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Understand the impact of technology.

SC01-S3C2-01. Identify various technologies (e.g., automobiles, radios, refrigerators) that people use. 45
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SC01-S3C2-02. Describe how suitable tools (e.g., magnifiers, thermometers) help make better observations and measurements. 17
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AZ.SC01-S4. Life Science

SC01-S4C1. Characteristics of Organisms: Understand that basic structures in plants and animals serve a function.

SC01-S4C1-01. Identify the following as characteristics of living things: growth and development; reproduction; response to stimulus. 265
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SC01-S4C1-02. Compare the following observable features of living things: movement - legs, wings; protection - skin, feathers, tree bark; respiration - lungs, gills; support - plant stems, tree trunks. 265
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SC01-S4C1-03. Identify observable similarities and differences (e.g., number of legs, body coverings, size) between/among different groups of animals. 249
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SC01-S4C2. Life Cycles: Understand the life cycles of plants and animals.

SC01-S4C2-01. Identify stages of human life (e.g., infancy, adolescence, adulthood). 146
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SC01-S4C2-02. Identify similarities and differences between animals and their parents. (See 1CH-F4). 85
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SC01-S4C3. Organisms and Environments: Understand the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC01-S4C3-01. Identify some plants and animals that exist in the local environment. 265
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SC01-S4C3-02. Compare the habitats (e.g., desert, forest, prairie, water, underground) in which plants and animals live. 37
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SC01-S4C3-03. Describe how plants and animals within a habitat are dependent on each other. 48
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SC01-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify plant and animal adaptations.

SC01-S4C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC01-S5. Physical Science

SC01-S5C1. Properties of Objects and Materials: Classify objects and materials by their observable properties.

SC01-S5C1-01. Classify objects by the following observable properties: shape, texture, size, color, weight. 14
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SC01-S5C1-02. Classify materials as solids or liquids. 4
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SC01-S5C2. Position and Motion of Objects: Understand spatial relationships and the way objects move.

SC01-S5C2-01. Demonstrate the various ways that objects can move (e.g., straight line, zigzag, back-and-forth, round-and-round, fast, slow). 14
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SC01-S5C3. Energy and Magnetism: Investigate different forms of energy.

SC01-S5C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC01-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC01-S6C1. Properties of Earth Materials: Identify the basic properties of Earth materials.

SC01-S6C1-01. Describe the following basic Earth materials: rocks, soil, water. 21
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SC01-S6C1-02. Compare the following physical properties of basic Earth materials: color, texture, capacity to retain water. 21
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SC01-S6C1-03. Identify common uses (e.g., construction, decoration) of basic Earth materials (i.e., rocks, water, soil). 21
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SC01-S6C1-04. Identify the following as being natural resources: air, water, soil, trees, wildlife. 76
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SC01-S6C1-05. Identify ways to conserve natural resources (e.g., reduce, reuse, recycle, find alternatives). 46
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SC01-S6C2. Objects in the Sky: Identify objects in the sky.

SC01-S6C2-01. Identify evidence that the Sun is the natural source of heat and light on the Earth (e.g., warm surfaces, shadows, shade). 9
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SC01-S6C2-02. Compare celestial objects (e.g., Sun, Moon, stars) and transient objects in the sky (e.g., clouds, birds, airplanes, contrails). 87
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SC01-S6C2-03. Describe observable changes that occur in the sky, (e.g., clouds forming and moving, the position of the Moon). 27
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SC01-S6C3. Changes in the Earth and Sky: Understand characteristics of weather conditions and climate.

SC01-S6C3-01. Identify the following characteristics of seasonal weather patterns: temperature, type of precipitation, wind. 23
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SC01-S6C3-02. Analyze how the weather affects daily activities. 67
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