South Carolina State Standards for Science: Grade 1

SC.1-1. Scientific Inquiry: The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry, including the processes, skills, and mathematical thinking necessary to conduct a simple scientific investigation.

1-1.1. Compare, classify, and sequence objects by number, shape, texture, size, color, and motion, using standard English units of measurement where appropriate. 14
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1-1.2. Use tools (including rulers) safely, accurately, and appropriately when gathering specific data. 1
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1-1.3. Carry out simple scientific investigations when given clear directions. 14
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1-1.4. Use appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations. 14
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SC.1-2. Plants: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the special characteristics and needs of plants that allow them to survive in their own distinct environments. (Life Science)

1-2.1. Recall the basic needs of plants (including air, water, nutrients, space, and light) for energy and growth. 15
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1-2.2. Illustrate the major structures of plants (including stems, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds). 7
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1-2.3. Classify plants according to their characteristics (including what specific type of environment they live in, whether they have edible parts, and what particular kinds of physical traits they have). 3
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1-2.4. Summarize the life cycle of plants (including germination, growth, and the production of flowers and seeds). 15
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1-2.5. Explain how distinct environments throughout the world support the life of different types of plants. 2
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1-2.6. Identify characteristics of plants (including types of stems, roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds) that help them survive in their own distinct environments. 2
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SC.1-3. Sun and Moon: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the features of the sky and the patterns of the Sun and the Moon. (Earth Science)

1-3.1. Compare the features of the day and night sky. 8
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1-3.2. Recall that the Sun is a source of heat and light for Earth. 9
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1-3.3. Recognize that the Sun and the Moon appear to rise and set. 17
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1-3.4. Illustrate changes in the Moon's appearance (including patterns over time). 9
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SC.1-4. Earth Materials: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of Earth materials. (Earth Science)

1-4.1. Recognize the composition of Earth (including rocks, sand, soil, and water). 8
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1-4.2. Classify rocks and sand by their physical appearance. 3
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1-4.3. Compare soil samples by sorting them according to properties (including color, texture, and the capacity to nourish growing plants). 6
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1-4.4. Recognize the observable properties of water (including the fact that it takes the shape of its container, flows downhill, and feels wet).

1-4.5. Illustrate the locations of water on Earth by using drawings, maps, or models.

1-4.6. Exemplify Earth materials that are used for building structures or for growing plants. 6
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SC.1-5. Exploring Motion: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the positions and motions of objects. (Physical Science)

1-5.1. Identify the location of an object relative to another object. 3
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1-5.2. Explain the importance of pushing and pulling to the motion of an object. 2
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1-5.3. Illustrate the fact that sound is produced by vibrating objects. 6
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1-5.4. Illustrate ways in which objects can move in terms of direction and speed (including straight forward, back and forth, fast or slow, zigzag, and circular). 8
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