1st Grade Vocabularyair
balanced diet classify day/night Earth's surface fog attract basic needs (living things) climate describe energy attraction behavior characteristics cloud cover desert estimate coloration diet estimation communicate drought experiment conservation explain consumption explanation continents hurricane intensity lake measurement natural resources health and safety practices island land form magnetic force magnets mountain observe parent question rain gauge sandy soil temperature observation peninsula record science equipment texture ocean physical characteristics recycling science safety rules thermometer pitch red clay seasonal variation thunderstorm plain (land form) reducing waste seasons tornado pond repel shower (rain) trial and error population repulsion snow precipitation reusing soil predict river sort predictions rock sound problem solve stream survival vibration water weather weather instruments weather pattern weather vane wind |
Gwinnett AKS (Standards for 1st Grade)Indicators of Achievement
A - Characteristics of Science discuss the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness and skepticism in science and exhibit these traits in efforts to understand how the world works (1SC_A2007-1) demonstrate knowledge of scientific processes and inquiry methods (GPS) (1SC_A2007-2) 2a - collect data and test hypotheses 2b - raise questions and seek answers using observation and measurement skills 2c - recognize that repeating the steps of a scientific investigation will provide similar results 2d - recognize that scientists often repeat experiments multiple times and subject their ideas to criticism by other scientists who may disagree with them and conduct further tests 2e - recognize that all kinds of people can be and are scientists 2f - discuss the importance of caring for and meeting the needs of living things (classroom pets, plants) apply computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific investigations (GPS) (1SC_A2007-3) 3a - use whole numbers to order, count, identify, measure and describe objects and experiences 3b - determine the sums and differences of single-digit numbers in ordinary, practical contexts and judge the reasonableness of the answer 3c - determine rough estimates of numerical answers to problems before doing them formally 3d - determine quantitative estimates of familiar lengths, weights and time intervals and check them by measuring use tools and instruments for observing, measuring and manipulating objects in scientific activities (GPS) (1SC_A2007-4) 4a - use ordinary hand tools and instruments to construct, measure and observe objects 4b - recognize the importance of using tools such as thermometers, rulers and balances to obtain additional information about an object 4c - use paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, metal or other material to make an object that can perform a task 4d - practice accepted safety procedures when manipulating science materials and equipment use the concepts of system, model, change and scale when exploring scientific and technological matters (GPS) (1SC_A2007-5) 5a - use a model such as a toy or picture to describe the features of an object 5b - describe changes in size, weight, color or movement of an object and note which of its other qualities remain the same during a specific change 5c - compare very different sizes (large/small), ages (parent/baby), speeds (fast/slow), and weights (heavy/light) of man-made and natural objects communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly (GPS) (1SC_A2007-6) 6a - describe and compare objects in terms of number, shape, texture, size, weight, color and motion 6b - draw pictures that correctly portray features of a described object 6c - use simple pictographs and bar graphs to communicate data 6d - communicate with others using technical terminology B - Earth Science observe, measure and analyze weather data to determine patterns in weather and climate (GPS) (1SC_B2007-7) 7a - identify different types of weather and characteristics of each 7b - identify repeating patterns of weather 7c - use weather instruments such as thermometer, wind vane and rain gauge to identify weather patterns 7d - make observations about weather and record in a periodic journal, on a weather chart, or on a seasonal calendar 7e - correlate weather data (temperature, precipitation, sky condition, weather events) to seasonal changes observe and record changes in water as it relates to weather (GPS) (1SC_B2007-8) 8a - observe changes in water when it freezes (ice) and when it melts (water) 8b - classify forms of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail) as either solid or liquid 8c - determine that the weight of water before freezing, after freezing and after melting stays the same 8d - determine that water in an open container evaporates over time, but water in a closed container does not identify how natural resources and their conservation impact our daily lives and those of future generations (1SC_B2007-9) 9a - identify water, forests and air as important natural resources and describe their uses in our lives 9b - predict what will happen if our natural resources are not conserved 9c - explain various methods of conserving including the following: reducing consumption, reducing waste, recycling, and reusing 9d - describe pollution of natural resources C - Physical Science investigate the properties of light and sound (GPS) (1SC_C2007-10) 10a - identify various sources of light 10b - explain how shadows are made 10c - observe sources of light and variations in shadows 10c1 - locate sources of light causing shadows 10c2 - observe how shadows change as the light source location changes 10d - explain the role of vibrations in sound production 10d1 - demonstrate how vibrating rubber bands produce sound 10e - differentiate between various sounds in terms of pitch (high or low) and volume (loud or soft) 10f - identify emergency sounds and other sounds that help us stay safe demonstrate the effects of magnets on various objects and other magnets (GPS) (1SC_C2007-11) 11a - use magnets to make objects move 11b - demonstrate how magnets attract and repel 11c - predict whether different materials will be attracted to or repelled by a magnet 11d - identify objects/materials such as air, water, and paper that do or do not block magnetic force D - Life Science compare and contrast the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals (GPS) (1SC_D2007-12) 12a - identify the basic needs of a plant (air, water, light, nutrients) 12b - identify the basic needs of an animal (air, water, food, shelter, space) 12c - identify and explain the functions of the basic parts of a plant (root, stem, leaf, flower) 12d - compare and describe various animals based on their physical appearance, growth, and movement |