May 4, 2004
PLATO© Correlation to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability
PLATO Learning Inc. combines PLATO©
computer-assisted instruction into a flexible integrated learning system to
enhance instructional effectiveness in education programs. This document
identifies PLATO instructional activities that correlate to the Arizona
Academic Standards and Accountability, Science (Adopted 6.23.97) TBU, dated
.URL: http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp
It is recommended that instructors review the
correlation in order to fine-tune the activity to fit their educational
environment. Modules may be added or removed; Web sites and offline activities
may also be incorporated to enhance the learning path.
The following PLATO courseware was used in this alignment:
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News Desk
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's
Center
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health
Detective
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Books & More
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: The World of Insects
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Body
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Maps
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Neighborhood
Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Ways to Communicate
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Keeping Healthy
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Make a Collection
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Fabulous Trees
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working Together
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Gift Giving
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund Raiser
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Grow a Garden
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants and Seeds
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a
Difference
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Me
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Buy Me! Buy Me!
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Let's Get Organized
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Messages Without
Words
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Getting Around
PLATO Learning, Inc. looks forward to supporting your initiatives in
providing successful educational programs using PLATO© computer-based lessons.
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Standard 1: Science as Inquiry Students understand and use the processes of scientific investigation and scientific ways of knowing. They are able to design, conduct, describe and evaluate these investigations. They are able to understand and apply concepts that unify scientific disciplines. |
1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to do the following: |
1SC-R1. Identify and use safe procedures in all science activities |
PO 01. Demonstrate safe procedures (e.g., use and care of simple technology, materials and organisms) and behavior in all science inquiry |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SC-R2. Ask questions about the natural world (e.g., How do trees grow? Why is the sky blue? Where does rain come from?) |
PO 01. Formulate questions about objects, organisms, events and relationships in the natural world |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SC-R3. Categorize objects, organisms and events in different ways |
PO 01. Organize (e.g., sort, classify, sequence) objects, organisms and events by different characteristics |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Let's
Get Organized |
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·Organize at Home |
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·2. Organize a Junk Drawer |
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·3. Organize Your Toys |
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Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love
Animals |
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·Different Animals |
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·2. Find Out the Rule for Who Can Stay |
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·3. Find the Mystery Animal |
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·4. Play a Clue Game |
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·Animal Hall of Fame |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants
and Seeds |
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·Seeds Around You |
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·Plant Beginnings |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Grow a
Garden |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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·Everyone's Talent |
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·4. Play Nequetta's Animal Game |
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1SC-R4. State simple hypotheses about cause-and-effect relationships in the environment |
PO 1. Formulate a question that relates to the environment |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Predict the results of an observable cause-and-effect relationship |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets |
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1SC-R5. Perform simple measurements and comparisons |
PO 1. Perform simple measurements using appropriate devices |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Compare objects according to their measurements |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Let's
Get Organized |
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·Organize at Home |
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·2. Organize a Junk Drawer |
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·3. Organize Your Toys |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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·Everyone's Talent |
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·4. Play Nequetta's Animal Game |
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1SC-R6. Communicate observations and comparisons through various means such as pictographs, pictures, models and words |
PO 1. Describe observations with pictographs, pictures, models and words |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets |
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PO 2. Describe similarities and differences of observations |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Me |
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Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love
Animals |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets |
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1SC-R7. Observe and describe changes in a simple system (e.g., a plant terrarium) |
PO 1. Describe changes observed in a simple system (e.g., ant farm, plant terrarium, aquarium) |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: |
1SC-F1. Plan, design, conduct and report on the conclusions of basic experiments, With appropriate guidance: |
PO 1. Plan an experiment |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Design an experiment |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 3. Predict the results of an experiment |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 4. Conduct an experiment and record data |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 5. Report, through various means, the conclusions of an experiment |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten:
Getting Around |
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Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love
Animals |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets |
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·4. What Pet Do You Have? |
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·Learn About Pet Care |
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·5. Earn Money by Providing Pet Care |
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Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Keeping Healthy |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade:
Endangered Animals |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart
Shopper |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home
Health Detective |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State
Visitor's Center |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News
Desk |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert
Survival |
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·Desert Ecosystem |
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1SC-F2. Construct models (e.g., a volcano, a paper airplane, a solar system) that illustrate simple concepts and compare those models to what they represent, With appropriate guidance: |
PO 1. Construct physical models (e.g., a volcano, a paper airplane, a solar system) illustrating simple concepts |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Compare a physical model to what it represents |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SC-F3. Identify and record changes and patterns of changes in a familiar system |
PO 1. Describe changes and patterns of changes in a familiar system |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Record changes and patterns of changes in a familiar system |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SC-F4. Describe relationships among parts of a familiar system (e.g., a bicycle, a park, a clock) |
PO 1. Identify parts of a familiar system |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Explain the relationships among parts of a system |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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Standard 2: History and Nature of Science Students understand the nature of scientific ways of thinking. Students understand that scientific investigation grows from the contributions of many people. |
1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to do the following: |
2SC-R1. Understand that all people can and do participate in science |
PO 1. Give examples of how diverse people (e.g. children, weathermen, cooks, healthcare workers, gardeners) participate in science |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: |
2SC-F1. Recognize that scientific contributions have been made by all kinds of people everywhere in the world |
PO 1. Describe how people and cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific knowledge |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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2SC-F2. Understand that scientific inquiry has produced much knowledge about the world, that much is still unknown, and that some things will always be unknown |
PO 1. Describe the results of scientific inquiry in the world (e.g., a timeline of inventions, progression from simple to mechanized tools, understanding weather patterns) |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Explain how inquiry develops into further exploration of the unknown |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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2SC-F3. Understand that science involves asking and answering questions and comparing the results to what is already known |
PO 1. Explain how asking and answering questions are part of the process of a scientific investigation |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Compare prior knowledge to the results of a scientific investigation |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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Standard 3: Personal and Social Perspectives in Science and Technology Students understand the impact of science on human activity and the environment and are proficient in the uses of technology as they relate to science. |
1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to do the following: |
3SC-R1. Distinguish between natural and man-made objects |
PO 1. Identify natural objects |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Identify man-made objects |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 3. Describe differences between natural and man-made objects |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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3SC-R2. Use simple technology (e.g., scales, balances, magnifiers, computers) |
PO 1. Demonstrate the proper use of simple technology |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money |
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2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: |
3SC-F1. Identify occupations that require the application of science and technology |
PO 1. Describe occupations that require the application of science and technology |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten:
Getting Around |
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·3. Play "Who Said This?" |
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·Service Station |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets |
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·2. Meet a Pet Trainer |
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·3. Meet a Kennel Owner |
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·4. Meet a Cat Breeder |
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·5. Play "Which Person Is It?" |
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Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Keeping Healthy |
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Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Neighborhood Animals |
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3SC-F2. Use scientific findings to propose and evaluate solutions to problems (e.g., water pollution, malnutrition, fire hazards) |
PO 1. Identify a problem |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund
Raiser |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem
Solving |
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·4. Make a Decision and Act On It |
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PO 2. Use scientific findings to develop solutions |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund
Raiser |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem
Solving |
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·4. Make a Decision and Act On It |
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PO 3. Evaluate proposed solutions to the problem |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund
Raiser |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem
Solving |
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·4. Make a Decision and Act On It |
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PO 4. Modify solutions to the problem, if necessary |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund
Raiser |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem
Solving |
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·4. Make a Decision and Act On It |
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3SC-F3. Describe and explain the interrelationship of populations, resources and environments |
PO 1. Describe populations, resources and environments (e.g., habitat, ecosystem, food chain) |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants
and Seeds |
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Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Neighborhood Animals |
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·6. A New Animals Guide |
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·Letters |
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·Attract Animals |
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·3. Attract Colorful Insects |
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·Make an Animal Album |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: The
World of Insects |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade:
Endangered Animals |
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·2. Learn Where Animals Live |
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·3. Make Habitat Pictures |
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·4. Think About How People Affect Habitats |
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·Learn Why Endangered |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert
Survival |
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PO 2. Explain interactions and interdependence among specific populations, resources and environments |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants
and Seeds |
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·3. Play a Plant Match Game |
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·4. Build Plant Places |
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Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Fabulous Trees |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert
Survival |
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·2. Important Parts |
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3SC-F4. Identify and describe how technology contributes to solving problems |
PO 1. Identify various technologies (e.g., zipper, paper clips, computers) |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten:
Getting Around |
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·5. Go On a Transportation Scavenger Hunt |
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·6. Make a Transportation Book |
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·How We Get to School |
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·2. Interview a Friend |
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·3. Make a Getting to School Graph |
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·4. Write a Story about Going to School |
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PO 2. Describe how various technologies contribute to solving problems |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund
Raiser |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working
Together |
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Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem
Solving |
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·4. Make a Decision and Act On It |
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Standard 4: Life Science Students understand the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life and how organisms change over time in terms of biological adaptation and genetics. Students understand the interrelationships of matter and energy in living organisms and the interactions of living organisms with their environment. |
1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to do the following: |
4SC-R1. Distinguish living from non-living things |
PO 1. Identify living things |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. Identify non-living things |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 3. Describe differences between living and non-living things |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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4SC-R2. Describe the basic needs of living organisms |
PO 1. Describe the basic needs of living organisms for survival |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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4SC-R3. Recognize and distinguish similarities and differences in diverse species |
PO 1. Identify observable similarities among diverse species (e.g., number of legs, body coverings, size) |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love
Animals |
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·Different Animals |
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·2. Find Out the Rule for Who Can Stay |
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·3. Find the Mystery Animal |
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·4. Play a Clue Game |
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·Animal Hall of Fame |
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·3. Give Animal Prizes |
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·4. Animals for the Animal Hall of Fame |
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·Animal Games and Books |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants
and Seeds |
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·Seeds Around You |
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·Plant Beginnings |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Grow a
Garden |
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PO 2. Identify observable differences among diverse species |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love
Animals |
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·Different Animals |
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·2. Find Out the Rule for Who Can Stay |
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·3. Find the Mystery Animal |
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·4. Play a Clue Game |
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·Animal Hall of Fame |
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·3. Give Animal Prizes |
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·4. Animals for the Animal Hall of Fame |
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·Animal Games and Books |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants
and Seeds |
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·Seeds Around You |
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·Plant Beginnings |
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Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Grow a
Garden |
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PO 3. Compare the observable similarities and differences among diverse species |
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Me |
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Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love
Animals |
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·Different Animals |
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·2. Find Out the Rule for Who Can Stay |
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·3. Find the Mystery Animal |
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·4. Play a Clue Game |
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·Animal Hall of Fame |
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·3. Give Animal Prizes |
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·4. Animals for the Animal Hall of Fame |
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·Animal Games and Books |
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2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: |
4SC-F1. Describe and explain cause-and-effect relationships in living systems |
PO 1. Identify cause-and-effect relationships in living systems |
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Fabulous Trees |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert
Survival |
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·2. Important Parts |
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PO 2. Explain cause-and-effect relationships in living systems |
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade:
Fabulous Trees |
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Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert
Survival |
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·2. Important Parts |
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4SC-F2. Trace the life cycles of various organisms |
PO 1. Identify the stages in a life cycle |
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants
and Seeds |