Connecticut State Standards for Science: Grade 1

CT.1.1. Forces and Motion: The sun appears to move across the sky in the same way every day, but its path changes gradually over the seasons.

A.10. Describe how the motion of objects can be changed by pushing and pulling. 14
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A.11. Describe the apparent movement of the sun across the sky and the changes in the length and direction of shadows during the day. 9
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CT.1.2. Structure and Function: Living things have different structures and behaviors that allow them to meet their basic needs.

A.12. Describe the different ways that animals, including humans, obtain water and food. 13
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A.13. Describe the different structures plants have for obtaining water and sunlight. 25
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A.14. Describe the structures that animals, including humans, use to move around. 87
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CT.1.3. Structure and Function: Organisms change in form and behavior as part of their life cycles.

A.15. Describe the changes in organisms, such as frogs and butterflies, as they undergo metamorphosis. 22
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A.16. Describe the life cycles of organisms that grow but do not metamorphose. 85
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CT.1.4. Science and Technology in Society: The properties of materials and organisms can be described more accurately through the use of standard measuring units.

A.17. Estimate, measure and compare the sizes and weights of different objects and organisms using standard and nonstandard measuring tools. 49
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