Standards
Describe the similarities and differences among the Internet, websites and online applications.
Generate resourceExplain that a computer program is running when a program or command is executed.
Generate resourceIntroduce network system tools and how to determine if they are connected to a network.
Generate resourceIdentify the strength of a network system from the symbol on a computing device. Example: Mr. Thompson has his class count the bars on their tablets in the classroom to see the strength of the network signal. The class then takes their devices out to the playground and counts the bars again. What do you know about the signal strength between being in the classroom and on the playground?
Generate resourceRecognize that Earth is made up of rocks. Rocks come in many sizes and shapes.
Generate resourceDescribe how small pieces of rock and dead plant and animal parts can be the basis of soil and explain the process by which soil is formed.
Generate resourceClassify soil types based on color, texture (size of particles), the ability to retain water, and the ability to support the growth of plants.
Generate resourceRecognize soil types based on color (dark or light) and texture (size of particles).
Generate resourceSort soil samples according to physical properties, such as color (dark or light) or texture (size of particles).
Generate resourceCompare and describe changing patterns in nature that repeat themselves, such as weather conditions including temperature and precipitation, day to day and season to season.
Generate resourceInvestigate by observing and measuring, that the Sun's energy directly and indirectly warms the water, land, and air.
Generate resourceInvestigate, observe and describe how water left in an open container disappears (evaporates), but water in a closed container does not disappear (evaporate).
Generate resourceState the importance of preparing for severe weather, lightning, and other weather related events.
Generate resourceIdentify harmful consequences of being outside in severe weather, such as lightning, hurricanes, or tornados.
Generate resourceRecognize where to go to avoid severe weather, such as thunder and lightning.
Generate resourceRecognize reasons for staying inside during severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms.
Generate resourceDemonstrate why personal or family member login usernames, passcodes, passwords and secure logins should not be shared with other people.
Generate resourceDiscuss the difference between weak and strong passwords. Example: Alana is creating a password for her school account. She knows she must use 10 characters. These characters should include a number and a capital letter. Give an example of a strong password and a weak password.
Generate resourceRecognize that digital content posted online should have the consent of the subject. Example: Wes took a photo of his friend and posted it online without asking. Discuss why this is inappropriate.
Generate resourceIdentify healthy digital use habits. Example: Record the number of minutes you spend on an electronic device every day for two weeks. Compare the number of minutes from each week. What are some ways you could reduce your amount of screen time? Example: Record the number of minutes you spend on an electronic device every day for two weeks. Categorize the number of minutes by how you spent time on the electronic device. Create a bar graph to represent your screen time.
Generate resourceIdentify if there is a need to reduce screen time and how that can be done.
Generate resourceDistinguish human body parts (brain, heart, lungs, stomach, muscles, and skeleton) and their basic functions.
Generate resourceIdentify major external body parts, such as hands and legs, and their uses.
Generate resourceObserve and describe major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals, including beans and butterflies.
Generate resourceObserve and recognize the major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals.
Generate resourceRecognize that offspring can be matched with their parents, such as a human baby with adult humans and a puppy with dogs.
Generate resourceObserve and recognize the sequence of stages in the life cycles of common animals.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the basic needs that all living things, including humans, have for survival.
Generate resourceRecognize and explain that living things are found all over Earth, but each is only able to live in habitats that meet its basic needs.
Generate resourceIdentify the basic needs of living things, including water, food, and air.
Generate resourceRecognize that many different kinds of living things are found in different habitats.
Generate resourceRecognize that living things have basic needs, including water and food.
Generate resourceRecognize that many kinds of living things are found in the environment.
Generate resourceRaise questions about the natural world, investigate them in teams through free exploration and systematic observations, and generate appropriate explanations based on those explorations.
Generate resourceAsk "how do you know?" in appropriate situations and attempt reasonable answers when asked the same question by others.
Generate resourceExplain how particular scientific investigations should yield similar conclusions when repeated.
Generate resourceDistinguish between empirical observation (what you see, hear, feel, smell, or taste) and ideas or inferences (what you think).
Generate resourceExplain how scientists alone or in groups are always investigating new ways to solve problems.
Generate resourceAsk questions and make observations about things in the natural world.
Generate resourceRecognize that the results of a scientific activity should be the same when repeated
Generate resourceAnswer yes and no questions and make observations about common objects and actions in the natural world.
Generate resourceDiscuss that people use electricity or other forms of energy to cook their food, cool or warm their homes, and power their cars.
Generate resourceInvestigate the effect of applying various pushes and pulls on different objects.
Generate resourceDemonstrate that magnets can be used to make some things move without touching them.
Generate resourceRecognize that objects are pulled toward the ground unless something holds them up.
Generate resourceDemonstrate that the greater the force (push or pull) applied to an object, the greater the change in motion of the object.
Generate resourceObserve and identify that pushing or pulling an object can change the direction of movement of the object.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate that an object will fall to the ground when dropped.
Generate resourceIdentify that pushing or pulling an object with more force will make the object go faster or farther.
Generate resourceRecognize that pushing or pulling an object with more force will make the object go faster or farther.
Generate resourceObserve and measure objects in terms of their properties, including size, shape, color, temperature, weight, texture, sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of magnets.
Generate resourceRecognize that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container.
Generate resourceMeasure and compare the volume of liquids using containers of various shapes and sizes.
Generate resourceIdentify objects by observable properties, such as, size, shape, color,
Generate resourceRecognize that solids have a definite shape and liquids take the shape of their container.
Generate resourceIdentify objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, and color.
Generate resourceInvestigate that materials can be altered to change some of their properties, but not all materials respond the same way to any one alteration.
Generate resourceExplore and identify that observable properties of materials can be changed.
Generate resourceConstruct code segments using tools that do not require a textual programming language. Example: Poppy is writing directions to help her puppy to the food bowl. Poppy will be using a block-based program to demonstrate to her puppy how to get to the food bowl. Can you help Poppy write part of the code to tell the puppy how many steps to take and when to turn?
Generate resourceCreate a repeatable pattern, with or without technology, to solve a problem. Example: Use a word processor to create a repeated pattern using letters.
Generate resourceSolve questions using models, simulations or data. Example: Guide students to make a model of decomposition of plants and weathering rocks.
Generate resourceRecognize that people use computing technology in the workplace or school to perform many important tasks and functions. Example: Interview family members to determine how they use technology in their work environment.
Generate resourceRecognize that people use computing technology at home to perform many important tasks and functions.
Generate resourceIdentify and compare Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices to other devices.
Generate resourceEvaluate if given information (written or visual) is accurate. Example: Teacher shares an image of a jackalope and asks students to discuss if it is fake or not fake.
Generate resourceRecognize soil types based on color (dark or light) and texture (size of particles).
Generate resourceSort soil samples according to physical properties, such as color (dark or light) or texture (size of particles).
Generate resourceIdentify harmful consequences of being outside in severe weather, such as lightning, hurricanes, or tornados.
Generate resourceRecognize where to go to avoid severe weather, such as thunder and lightning.
Generate resourceRecognize reasons for staying inside during severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms.
Generate resourceIdentify major external body parts, such as hands and legs, and their uses.
Generate resourceObserve and recognize the major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals.
Generate resourceRecognize that offspring can be matched with their parents, such as a human baby with adult humans and a puppy with dogs.
Generate resourceObserve and recognize the sequence of stages in the life cycles of common animals.
Generate resourceIdentify the basic needs of living things, including water, food, and air.
Generate resourceRecognize that many different kinds of living things are found in different habitats.
Generate resourceRecognize that living things have basic needs, including water and food.
Generate resourceRecognize that many kinds of living things are found in the environment.
Generate resourceAsk questions and make observations about things in the natural world.
Generate resourceRecognize that the results of a scientific activity should be the same when repeated
Generate resourceAnswer yes and no questions and make observations about common objects and actions in the natural world.
Generate resourceObserve and identify that pushing or pulling an object can change the direction of movement of the object.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate that an object will fall to the ground when dropped.
Generate resourceIdentify that pushing or pulling an object with more force will make the object go faster or farther.
Generate resourceRecognize that pushing or pulling an object with more force will make the object go faster or farther.
Generate resourceIdentify objects by observable properties, such as, size, shape, color,
Generate resourceRecognize that solids have a definite shape and liquids take the shape of their container.
Generate resourceIdentify objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, and color.
Generate resourceExplore and identify that observable properties of materials can be changed.
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