Missouri State Standards for Science: Grade 1

MO.ME.1.1. Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy: Changes in properties and states of matter provide evidence of the atomic theory of matter

ME.1.1.A.1.a. Objects, and the materials they are made of, have properties that can be used to describe and classify them: Given an equal-arm balance and various objects, illustrate arrangements in which the beam is balanced 3
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.A.1.a.

ME.1.1.A.1.b. Objects, and the materials they are made of, have properties that can be used to describe and classify them: Measure and compare the mass of objects (more/less) 23
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.A.1.b.

ME.1.1.A.1.c. Objects, and the materials they are made of, have properties that can be used to describe and classify them: Order objects according to mass 13
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.A.1.c.

MO.ME.1.2. Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy: Energy has a source, can be transferred, and can be transformed into various forms but is conserved between and within systems

ME.1.2.A.1.a. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Identify the source of energy that causes an increase in the temperature of an object (e.g., Sun, stove, flame, light bulb) 5
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.1.a.

ME.1.2.A.1.b. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Compare the temperature of hot and cold objects using a simple thermometer 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.1.b.

ME.1.2.A.1.c. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Describe the change in temperature of an object as warmer or cooler 3
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.1.c.

ME.1.2.C.1.a. Electromagnetic energy from the Sun (solar radiation) is a major source of energy on Earth: Identify light from the Sun as a basic need of most plants 9
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MO.FM.2.1. Properties and Principles of Force and Motion: The motion of an object is described by its change in position relative to another object or point

FM.2.1.A.1.a. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Compare the position of an object relative to another object (e.g., left of or right of) 3
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.1.a.

FM.2.1.A.1.b. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Describe an object's motion as straight, circular, vibrational (back and forth), zigzag, stopping, starting, or falling 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.1.b.

FM.2.1.A.1.c. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Compare the speeds (faster vs. slower) of two moving objects 2
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.1.c.

MO.FM.2.2. Properties and Principles of Force and Motion: Forces affect motion

FM.2.2.A.1.a. Forces are classified as either contact (pushes, pulls, friction, buoyancy) or non-contact forces (gravity, magnetism), that can be described in terms of direction and magnitude: Identify the force (i.e., push or pull) required to do work (move an object) 9
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.A.1.a.

MO.LO.3.1. Characteristics and Interactions of Living Organisms: There is a fundamental unity underlying the diversity of all living things

LO.3.1.A.1.a. Organisms have basic needs for survival: Identify the basic needs of most animals (i.e., air, water, food, shelter) 54
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.A.1.a.

LO.3.1.A.1.b. Organisms have basic needs for survival: Identify the basic needs of most plants (i.e., air, water, light) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.A.1.b.

LO.3.1.A.1.c. Organisms have basic needs for survival: Predict and investigate the growth of plants when growing conditions are altered (e.g., dark vs. light, water vs. no water) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.A.1.c.

LO.3.1.D.1.a. Plants and animals have different structures that serve similar functions necessary for the survival of the organism: Identify and compare the physical structures of a variety of plants (e.g., stem, leaves, flowers, seeds, roots) 9
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.D.1.a.

LO.3.1.D.1.b. Plants and animals have different structures that serve similar functions necessary for the survival of the organism: Identify and compare the physical structures of a variety of animals (e.g., sensory organs, beaks, appendages, body covering) (Do NOT assess terms: sensory organs, appendages) 94
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.D.1.b.

LO.3.1.D.1.c. Plants and animals have different structures that serve similar functions necessary for the survival of the organism: Identify the relationships between the physical structures of plants and the function of those structures (e.g., absorption of water, absorption of light energy, support, reproduction) 18
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.D.1.c.

LO.3.1.D.1.d. Plants and animals have different structures that serve similar functions necessary for the survival of the organism: Identify the relationships between the physical structures of animals and the function of those structures (e.g., taking in water, support, movement, obtaining food, reproduction) 93
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.D.1.d.

LO.3.1.E.1.a. Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related: Distinguish between plants and animals based on observable structures and behaviors 100
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard LO.3.1.E.1.a.

MO.EC.4.1. Changes in Ecosystems and Interactions of Organisms with their Environments: Organisms are interdependent with one another and with their environment

EC.4.1.A.1.a. All populations living together within a community interact with one another and with their environment in order to survive and maintain a balanced ecosystem: Identify ways man depends on plants and animals for food, clothing, and shelter 1
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard EC.4.1.A.1.a.

MO.ES.5.2. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Earth's systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes

ES.5.2.F.1.a. Constantly changing properties of the atmosphere occur in patterns which are described as weather: Observe, measure, record weather data throughout the year (i.e., cloud cover, temperature, precipitation, wind speed) by using thermometers, rain gauges, wind socks 14
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.F.1.a.

ES.5.2.F.1.b. Constantly changing properties of the atmosphere occur in patterns which are described as weather: Compare temperatures in different locations (e.g., inside, outside, in the sun, in the shade)

ES.5.2.F.1.c. Constantly changing properties of the atmosphere occur in patterns which are described as weather: Compare weather data observed at different times throughout the year (e.g., hot vs. cold, cloudy vs. clear, types of precipitation, windy vs. calm) 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.F.1.c.

ES.5.2.F.1.d. Constantly changing properties of the atmosphere occur in patterns which are described as weather: Recognize patterns indicating relationships between observed weather data and weather phenomena (e.g., temperature and types of precipitation, clouds and amounts of precipitation) 18
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.F.1.d.

MO.ES.5.3. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth's resources and systems

ES.5.3.A.1.a. Earth's materials are limited natural resources affected by human activity: Observe and describe ways water, both as a solid and liquid, is used in every day activities at different times of the year (e.g., bathe, drink, make ice cubes, build snowmen, cook, swim) 27
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.3.A.1.a.

MO.IN.7.1. Scientific Inquiry: Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

IN.7.1.A.1.a. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Pose questions about objects, materials, organisms, and events in the environment 11
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.1.a.

IN.7.1.A.1.b. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Plan and conduct a simple investigation (fair test) to answer a question 16
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.1.b.

IN.7.1.B.1.a. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Make qualitative observations using the five senses 28
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.B.1.a.

IN.7.1.B.1.b. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Make observations using simple tools and equipment (e.g., magnifiers/hand lenses, magnets, equal arm balances, thermometers) 2
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.B.1.b.

IN.7.1.B.1.c. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Measure length, mass, and temperature using standard and non-standard units 48
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IN.7.1.B.1.d. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Compare amounts/measurements 48
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IN.7.1.C.1.a. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Use observations as support for reasonable explanations 15
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IN.7.1.C.1.b. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Use observations to describe relationships and patterns and to make predictions to be tested 15
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.C.1.b.

IN.7.1.D.1.a. Scientific inquiry includes evaluation of explanations (hypotheses, laws, theories) in light of scientific principles (understandings): Compare explanations with prior knowledge 15
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.D.1.a.

IN.7.1.E.1.a. The nature of science relies upon communication of results and justification of explanations: Communicate simple procedures and results of investigations and explanations through: oral presentations; drawings and maps; data tables; graphs (bar, pictograph); writings 21
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MO.ST.8.1. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: The nature of technology can advance, and is advanced by, science as it seeks to apply scientific knowledge in ways that meet human needs

ST.8.1.A.1.a. Designed objects are used to do things better or more easily and to do some things that could not otherwise be done at all: Recognize that some objects occur in nature (natural objects); others have been designed and made by people 61
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ST.8.1.B.1.a. Advances in technology often result in improved data collection and an increase in scientific information: Describe how tools have helped scientists make better observations (e.g., magnifiers, balances, thermometers) 1
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MO.ST.8.3. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: Science and technology affect, and are affected by, society

ST.8.3.A.1.a. People, alone or in groups, are always making discoveries about nature and inventing new ways to solve problems and get work done: Identify a question that was asked, or could be asked, or a problem that needed to be solved when given a brief scenario (fiction or nonfiction of individuals solving everyday problems or learning through discovery) 20
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ST.8.3.A.1.a.

ST.8.3.A.1.b. People, alone or in groups, are always making discoveries about nature and inventing new ways to solve problems and get work done: Work with a group to solve a problem, giving due credit to the ideas and contributions of each group member (Assess Locally) 14
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