Rhode Island State Standards for Science: Grade 1

RI.ESS1. Earth and Space Science: The earth and earth materials as we know them today have developed over long periods of time, through continual change processes.

1a. Describing, comparing, and sorting rocks and soils by similar or different physical properties (e.g., size, shape, color, texture, smell, weight). 3
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1b. Recording observations/data about physical properties. 5
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1c. Using attributes of properties to state why objects are grouped together (e.g., rocks that are shiny or not shiny). 6
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2a. Conducting tests on how different soils retain water (e.g., how fast does the water drain through?). 1
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3a. Using scientific tools to extend senses and gather data about weather (e.g., weather/wind vane: direction; wind sock: wind intensity; anemometer: speed; thermometer: temperature; meter sticks/rulers: snow depth; rain gauges: rain amount in inches). 21
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4a. Observing and recording seasonal and weather changes throughout the school year. 3
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5a. Observing, recording, and summarizing local weather data. 31
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5b. Observe how clouds are related to forms of precipitation (e.g., rain, sleet, snow). 7
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6a. Identifying which materials are best for different uses (e.g., soils for growing plants, sand for the sand box). 3
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RI.ESS2. Earth and Space Science: The earth is part of a solar system, made up of distinct parts that have temporal and spatial interrelationships.

7a. Observing that the sun can only be seen in the daytime, but the moon can be seen sometimes at night and sometimes during the day. 17
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7b. Observing that the sun and moon appear to move slowly across the sky. 17
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7c. Observing that the moon looks slightly different from day to day. 9
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RI.ESS3. Earth and Space Science: The origin and evolution of galaxies and the universe demonstrate fundamental principles of physical science across vast distances and time

9a. Observing that there are more stars in the sky than can easily be counted, but they are not scattered evenly and not all the same in brightness. 4
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RI.LS1. Life Science: All living organisms have identifiable structures and characteristics that allow for survival (organisms, populations, & species).

1a. Distinguishing between living and non-living things. 10
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1b. Identifying and sorting based on a similar or different external features. 23
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1c. Observing and recording the external features that make up living things (e.g. roots, stems, leaves, flowers, legs, antennae, tail, shell). 14
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2a. Observing that plants need water, air, food, and light to grow; observing that animals need water, air, food and shelter to grow. 4
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3a. Observing and scientifically drawing (e.g. recording shapes, prominent features, relative proportions, organizes and differentiates significant parts observed) and labeling the stages in the life cycle of a familiar plant and animal. 96
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3b. Sequencing the life cycle of a plant or animal when given a set of pictures. 96
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4a. Identifying the specific functions of the physical structures of a plant or an animal (e.g. roots for water; webbed feet for swimming). 94
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RI.LS2. Life Science: Matter cycles and energy flows through an ecosystem.

5a. Caring for plants and/or animals by identifying and providing for their needs; experimenting with a plant's growth under different conditions, including light and no light. 96
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6a. Acting out or constructing simple diagrams (pictures or words) that shows a simple food web. 11
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6b. Using information about a simple food web to determine how basic needs (e.g. shelter and water) are met by the habitat/environment. 48
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RI.LS3. Life Science: Groups of organisms show evidence of change over time (structures, behaviors, and biochemistry).

RI.LS4. Life Science: Humans are similar to other species in many ways, and yet are unique among Earth's life forms.

8a. Identifying the five senses and using senses to identify objects in the environment. 19
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8b. Observing, identifying, and recording external features of humans and other animals. 28
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8c. Identifying the senses needed to meet survival needs for a given situation. 19
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9a. Observing and comparing their physical features with those of parents, classmates and other organisms. 26
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9b. Identifying that some behaviors are learned. 2
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RI.PS1. Physical Science: All living and nonliving things are composed of matter having characteristic properties that distinguish one substance from another (independent of size or amount of substance).

1a. Identifying, comparing, and sorting objects by similar or different physical properties (e.g., size, shape, color, texture, smell, weight). 30
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1b. Recording observations/data about physical properties. 31
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1c. Using attributes of properties to state why objects are grouped together (e.g., things that roll, things that are rough). 15
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2a. Describing properties of solids and liquids. 7
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2b. Identifying and comparing solids and liquids. 7
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2c. Making logical predictions about the changes in the state of matter when adding or taking away heat (e.g., ice melting, water freezing). 7
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3a. Using simple tools (e.g. balance scale, see-saw) to explore the property of weight. 10
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RI.PS2. Physical Science: Energy is necessary for change to occur in matter. Energy can be stored, transferred, and transformed, but cannot be destroyed.

4a. Describing observable effects of light using a variety of light sources. 4
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4b. Experimenting and describe how vibrating objects make sound (e.g., guitar strings, seeing salt bounce on a drum skin). 5
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4c. Identifying the sun as a source of heat energy. 5
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5a. Demonstrating when a shadow will be created using sunny versus cloudy days. 3
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6a. Describing that the sun warms land and water. 9
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6b. Describing that objects change in temperature by adding or subtracting heat. 15
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RI.PS3. Physical Science: The motion of an object is affected by forces.

7a. Showing how pushing/pulling moves or does not move an object. 12
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7b. Predicting the direction an object will or will not move if a force is applied to it. 4
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7c. Showing that different objects fall to earth unless something is holding them up. 9
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8a. Observing and sorting objects that are and are not attracted to magnets. 4
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