The STANDARDS CORRELATION chart suggests which Colorado Model Content Standards for Science you can cover using PASSPORT TO ANTARCTICA in your classroom. We hope you will discover additional standards you can use. These are the ones our Instructional Materials Development team felt most directly related to the activities contained in PASSPORT TO ANTARCTICA.
For additional Colorado Model Content Standards for Science you can cover see the STANDARDS CORRELATION chart for the following PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE projects:
PASSPORT TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade, Ninth through Twelfth,
Students understand the processes of scientific investigation and design, conduct,
communicate about, and evaluate such investigations.
Guiding questions:
In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes
asking questions and stating predictions (hypotheses) that can be addressed through scientific
inquiry.
Kindergarten students will:
· ask reasonable questions based on observation about objects, organisms, and events in
their environment
video · state simple hypotheses about cause and effect relationships in the environment
video · predict the results of an observable cause and effect relationship in the environment
video · ask "what if" questions and explore multiple possible explanations
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
selecting and using simple devices to gather data related to an investigation.
Kindergarten students will:
· organize (e.g. sort, classify, sequence) and explore how objects, organisms, and events are
measured according to different characteristics
video · perform simple measurements using appropriate tools and devices
video · compare observable characteristics of common objects (e.g. size, color, texture) for
similarities and differences
video · compare objects according to their measurement (e.g. larger than, heavier than)
video · observe and describe changes in a simple system (e.g. plant terrarium, ant farm,.
aquarium)
video · observe and describe simple patterns and cycles (e.g. seasons, day/night, geometric
designs)
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Using data based on observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
Kindergarten students will:
· offer explanations of observed events and evidence of event
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Communicating about investigations and explanations.
Kindergarten students will:
· communicate observations and comparisons through various means such as pictographs,
pictures, models, and words
video · describe observations with pictures pictographs models and words
video · describe similarities and differences of observations
video Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living
things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and
their environment.
Guiding questions:
Kindergarten students will:
· identify and describe living and non living things
video · use pictures to describe the growth of a plant
video · describe some plants and animals that live in different places (e.g. polar bear) and how
they are different
video Students know and understand interrelationships among science, technology,
and human activity and how they can affect the world.
Guiding questions:
Kindergarten students will:
· recognize some resources that come from the Earth and sun (e.g. soil from the Earth; light
from the sun)
video Students understand that science involves a particular way of knowing and
understand common connections among scientific disciplines.
Guiding questions:
Kindergarten students will:
· know that in order to learn, it is important to observe the same things often and compare
them
video · know that when experiments are repeated under the same conditions, similar results are
usually obtained
video · know that in doing science it is often helpful to work with a team and to share findings
with others
video Students understand the processes of scientific investigation and design, conduct,
communicate about, and evaluate such investigations.
Guiding questions:
In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes
asking questions and stating predictions (hypotheses) that can be addressed through scientific
inquiry.
First grade students will:
· ask reasonable questions based on observation about objects, organisms, and events in
their environment
video · state simple hypotheses about cause and effect relationships in the environment
video · predict the results of an observable cause and effect relationship in the environment
video · ask "what if" questions and explore multiple possible explanations
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
selecting and using simple devices to gather data related to an investigation.
First grade students will:
· conduct simple inquiry based on his/her own questions
video · make multiple observations of events and explorations using the five senses (or as many
of the five senses as are appropriate)
video · perform simple measurements using appropriate tools and devices (e.g. magnifiers,
thermometers, rulers)
video · manipulate a simple mechanical devise and verbally communicate how it works
video · draw pictures that portray some features of a natural event they observe (e.g. fish in
aquarium, weather change)
video · record observations/data on a bar graph
video · describe the relative position of objects using two references (e.g. above and next to,
below and left of)
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Using data based on observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
First grade students will:
· consider the ideas expressed by others about natural events and discuss whether these
ideas can be supported by fact
video · be able to reasonably explain what they observe in an inquiry on a science topic that
interests them
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Communicating about investigations and explanations.
First grade students will:
· describe the relative position of objects using two references (e.g. above and next to,
below and left of)
video Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living
things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and
their environment.
Guiding questions:
First grade students will:
· distinguish living from non living things
video · discuss how living and nonliving things change over time (e.g. insects)
video · discuss how each plant or animal has different structures that serve different functions in
growth, and survival
video Students know and understand the processes and interactions of Earth's
systems and the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space.
Guiding questions:
First grade students will:
· know that fossils are evidence of plants and animals that lived on Earth long ago
video · explore some processes that change the Earth's surface (e.g. erosion, weathering)
video · know that water is needed to support the growth of plants in our food supply
video · know that the sun provides light
video Students know and understand interrelationships among science, technology,
and human activity and how they can affect the world.
Guiding questions:
First grade students will:
· identify daily activities/devices used in everyday life that involve the use of technology
video · design a simple plan for a new invention and report on it
video · identify types of people that use science and technology in their jobs
video Students understand that science involves a particular way of knowing and
understand common connections among scientific disciplines.
Guiding questions:
First grade students will:
· know that in order to learn, it is important to observe the same things often and compare
them
video · know that when experiments are repeated under the same conditions, similar results are
usually obtained
video · know that in doing science it is often helpful to work with a team and to share findings
with others
video Students understand the processes of scientific investigation and design, conduct,
communicate about, and evaluate such investigations.
Guiding questions:
In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes
asking questions and stating predictions (hypotheses) that can be addressed through scientific
inquiry.
Second grade students will:
· create and refine ideas and questions about events in their environment by asking for
information and trying things out (e.g. identify a simple problem and test a possible
solution)
video · observe patterns and make predictions based on the observation
video · develop solutions to unfamiliar problems through reasoning and inquiry that includes
formulating a plan, gathering data and constructing a reasonable explanation
video · use accurate tools to observe and measure objects during an inquiry
video · measure length, temperature, and liquid volume with appropriate tools and express
measurements
video · compare and sort common objects based or two or more physical attributes (e.g. color and
texture, size and shape)
video · conduct inquiry into a topic of their interest and run repeat trials of a related simple
experiment to compare results
video · identify a sequence of events in a natural cycle(e.g. water cycle, life to death)
video · distinguish between actual observations from ideas and speculation about what was
observed
video · describe the process used in solving the problem or investigation
video · create communications that describe and compare things in terms of numbers, shape,
texture, size, odor, sound, mass, and motion
video · restate, illustrate, or summarize what others have said
video · use a variety of media to search for information
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
selecting and using simple devices to gather data related to an investigation.
Second grade students will:
· create and refine ideas and questions about events in their environment by asking for
information and trying things out (e.g. identify a simple problem and test a possible
solution)
video · observe patterns and make predictions based on the observation
video · develop solutions to unfamiliar problems through reasoning and inquiry that includes
formulating a plan, gathering data and constructing a reasonable explanation
video · use accurate metric measuring tools to observe and measure objects
video · measure length, mass, temperature and liquid volume with appropriate tools and express
measurements
video · compare and sort common objects based or two or more physical attributes (e.g. color and
texture, size and shape)
video · conduct inquiry into topic of their interest and run repeat trials of a related simple
experiment to compare results
video · identify a sequence of events in a natural cycle(e.g. water cycle, life to death)
video · distinguish between actual observations from ideas and speculation about what was
observed
video · describe the process used in solving the problem or investigation
video · describe and compare things in terms of numbers, shape, texture, size, odor, sound, mass,
and motion
video · write or draw descriptions of a sequence of steps, events, and observations
video · restate, illustrate, or summarize what others have said
video · use a variety of media to search for information
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Using data based on observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
Second grade students will:
· identify a simple problem and test a possible solution
video · observe patterns and make predictions based on observations
video · develop solutions to unfamiliar problems through reasoning and inquiry that includes
formulating a plan, gathering data and constructing a reasonable explanation
video · use accurate tools to observe and measure objects during an inquiry
video · measure length, temperature and liquid volume with appropriate tools and express
measurements in standard and non-standard units
video · compare and sort common objects based or two or more physical attributes (e.g. color and
texture, size and shape)
video · conduct inquiry into topic of their interest and run repeat trials of a related simple
experiment to compare results
video · identify a sequence of events in a natural cycle(e.g. water cycle, life to death)
video · distinguish between actual observations from ideas and speculation about what was
observed
video · describe the process used in solving the problem or investigation
video · create communications that describe and compare things in terms of numbers, shape,
texture, size, odor, sound, mass, and motion
video · write or draw descriptions of a sequence of steps, events, and observations
video · restate, illustrate, or summarize what others have said
video · use a variety of media to search for information
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Communicating about investigations and explanations.
Second grade students will:
· create and refine ideas and questions about events in their environment by asking for
information and trying things out (e.g. identify a simple problem and test a possible
solution)
video · observe patterns and make predictions based on observations
video · develop solutions to unfamiliar problems through reasoning and inquiry that includes
formulating a plan, gathering data and constructing a reasonable explanation
video · use accurate tools to observe and measure objects during an inquiry
video · measure length, temperature and liquid volume with appropriate tools and express
measurements in standard and non-standard units
video · compare and sort common objects based or two or more physical attributes (e.g. color and
texture, size and shape)
video · conduct inquiry into topic of their interest and run repeat trials of a related simple
experiment to compare results
video · identify a sequence of events in a natural cycle(e.g. water cycle, life to death)
video · distinguish between actual observations from ideas and speculation about what was
observed
video · describe the process used in solving the problem or investigation
video · create communications that describe and compare things in terms of numbers, shape,
texture, size, odor, sound, mass, and motion
video · write or draw descriptions of a sequence of steps, events, and observations
video · restate, illustrate, or summarize what others have said
video · use a variety of media to search for information
video Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living
things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and
their environment.
Guiding questions:
Second grade students will:
· recognize that green plants need energy from sunlight and various raw materials to live
video · recognize and compare the structural characteristics of plants and animals (e.g. plants and
animals that live in the ocean with those that live on land)
video · recognize how environmental changes influence the life and death of plants and animals
video · discuss how the behavior of animals and plants is dependent upon their environment
video Students know and understand interrelationships among science, technology,
and human activity and how they can affect the world.
Guiding questions:
Second grade students will:
· use a variety of materials (e.g. wood, plastic, fabric, clay) to make simple products and
identify what can be recycled and what can not
video · identify careers that use science and technology
video · identify the use of technologies in their everyday life
video Students understand that science involves a particular way of knowing and
understand common connections among scientific disciplines.
Guiding questions:
Second grade students will:
· know that in order to learn, it is important to observe the same things often and compare
them
video · know that when experiments are repeated under the same conditions, similar results are
usually obtained
video · know that in doing science it is often helpful to work with a team and to share findings
with others
video Students understand the processes of scientific investigation and design, conduct,
communicate about, and evaluate such investigations.
Guiding questions:
In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes
asking questions and stating predictions (hypotheses) that can be addressed through scientific
inquiry.
Third grade students will:
· predict what is missing and what will come next in sequences of objects and events and
test his/her predictions
video · seek evidence to support ideas by asking, "How does it work?" "How do we know?"
"Why?"
video · predict the outcome of a simple investigation and compare the result to the prediction
video · select and explore the use and accuracy of a variety of measuring devices
video · demonstrate alternate ways to display data
video · search for information from multiple sources
video · explain and discuss various influences affecting observations and interpretations
video · use numerical data in describing and comparing objects, events and measurements
video · seek evidence to support opinions, statements, and conclusions
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
selecting and using simple devices to gather data related to an investigation.
Third grade students will:
· predict what is missing and what will come next in sequences of objects and events and
test his/her predictions
video · seek evidence to support ideas by asking, "How does it work?" "How do we know?"
"Why?"
video · predict the outcome of a simple investigation and compare the result to the prediction
video · select and explore the use of a variety of measuring devices
video · select and explore the use and accuracy of a variety of measuring devices
video · demonstrate alternate ways to display data
video · search for information from multiple sources
video · explain and discuss various influences affecting observations and interpretations
video · use numerical data in describing and comparing objects, events and measurements
video · seek evidence to support opinions, statements, and conclusions
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Using data based on observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
Third grade students will:
· predict what is missing and what will come next in sequences of objects and events and
test his/her predictions
video · seek evidence to support ideas by asking, "How does it work?" "How do we know?"
"Why?"
video · predict the outcome of a simple investigation and compare the result to the prediction
video · select and explore the use and accuracy of a variety of measuring devices
video · demonstrate alternate ways to display data
video · search for information from multiple sources
video · explain and discuss various influences affecting observations and interpretations
video · use numerical data in describing and comparing objects, events and measurements
video · seek evidence to support opinions, statements, and conclusions
video In grades K-4, what students know and are able to do includes:
Communicating about investigations and explanations.
Third grade students will:
· predict what is missing and what will come next in sequences of objects and events and
test his/her predictions
video · seek evidence to support ideas by asking, "How does it work?" "How do we know?"
"Why?"
video · predict the outcome of a simple investigation and compare the result to the prediction
video · select and explore the use of a variety of measuring devices
video · select and explore the use and accuracy of a variety of measuring devices
video · demonstrate alternate ways to display data
video · search for information from multiple sources
video · observe events and phenomena of varying duration and report occurrences affecting
observations and interpretations
video · explain and discuss various influences affecting observations and interpretations
video · use numerical data in describing and comparing objects, events and measurements
video · seek evidence to support opinions, statements, and conclusions
video Students know and understand the characteristics and structure of living
things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with each other and
their environment.
Guiding questions:
Third grade students will:
· recognize that all organisms cause and respond to changes in their environment
video · describe and draw food chains
video · identify characteristics of plants and animals that allow them to live in specific
environments
video Students know and understand interrelationships among science, technology,
and human activity and how they can affect the world.
Guiding questions:
Third grade students will:
· list some major inventions in the 19th century and compare them to the major inventions
in the 20th century
video · know that people have always invented new ways to solve problems and get work done;
these new inventions affect all aspects of life
video · invent a new device and communicate the problem, design, and solution
videoKindergarten
STANDARD 1:
· How do scientists ask questions that help them learn about the world?
· How do scientists design and conduct investigations that answer their questions?
· How do scientists evaluate data derived from the investigation?
· How do scientists communicate their findings to others?
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· What are the characteristics of living things and how do they interact with their
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· What are the interrelationship of matter and energy in living systems?
· How does the human body function and how does this compare with other living things?
· In what ways are living things adapted to survive in their environment?
· How do species change over time in terms of biological evolution and genetics?
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· What impacts have advanced technologies had on the world?
· How do people use science and technology in their professional and personal lives?
· How do humans interact with the physical and biological earth?
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· How do scientists decide what to believe?
· How is science related to other ways of knowing?
· How have people of diverse cultures contributed to and influenced developments in
science?
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First Grade
STANDARD 1:
· How do scientists ask questions that help them learn about the world?
· How do scientists design and conduct investigations that answer their questions?
· How do scientists evaluate data derived from the investigation?
· How do scientists communicate their findings to others?
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· What are the characteristics of living things and how do they interact with their
environment?
· What are the interrelationship of matter and energy in living systems?
· How does the human body function and how does this compare with other living things?
· In what ways are living things adapted to survive in their environment?
· How do species change over time in terms of biological evolution and genetics?
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· What is the physical earth made of and how do we describe them?
· What processes and interactions change the earth over time?
· Where is water found on the earth, what are it’s characteristics, and how does it move?
· What causes different kinds of weather and the seasons and how does it change overtime?
· What is the earth’s place in the solar system, galaxy, and universe?
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· What impacts have advanced technologies had on the world?
· How do people use science and technology in their professional and personal lives?
· How do humans interact with the physical and biological earth?
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STANDARD 6:
· How do scientists decide what to believe?
· How is science related to other ways of knowing?
· How have people of diverse cultures contributed to and influenced developments in
science?
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· How do scientists ask questions that help them learn about the world?
· How do scientists design and conduct investigations that answer their questions?
· How do scientists evaluate data derived from the investigation?
· How do scientists communicate their findings to others?
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· What are the characteristics of living things and how do they interact with their
environment?
· What are the interrelationship of matter and energy in living systems?
· How does the human body function and how does this compare with other living things?
· In what ways are living things adapted to survive in their environment?
· How do species change over time in terms of biological evolution and genetics?
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STANDARD 5:
· What impacts have advanced technologies had on the world?
· How do people use science and technology in their professional and personal lives?
· How do humans interact with the physical and biological earth?
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STANDARD 6:
· How do scientists decide what to believe?
· How is science related to other ways of knowing?
· How have people of diverse cultures contributed to and influenced developments in
science?
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STANDARD 1:
· How do scientists ask questions that help them learn about the world?
· How do scientists design and conduct investigations that answer their questions?
· How do scientists evaluate data derived from the investigation?
· How do scientists communicate their findings to others?
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· What are the characteristics of living things and how do they interact with their
environment?
· What are the interrelationship of matter and energy in living systems?
· How does the human body function and how does this compare with other living things?
· In what ways are living things adapted to survive in their environment?
· How do species change over time in terms of biological evolution and genetics?
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STANDARD 5:
· What impacts have advanced technologies had on the world?
· How do people use science and technology in their professional and personal lives?
· How do humans interact with the physical and biological earth?
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