The STANDARDS CORRELATION chart suggests which Nebraska Science Standards you can cover using PASSPORT TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM 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 THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
For additional Nebraska Science Standards you can cover see the STANDARDS CORRELATION chart for the following PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE projects:
PASSPORT TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Grades K-1, Grades 2-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Science requires the use of mathematics in the collection and treatment of data and in the reasoning used to develop concepts, laws, and theories. The mathematics that students should understand and use in the study of science are listed below.
Measure, collect, and organize data
video Recognize and describe patterns
video Develop skills of estimation and judgment
video In the primary grades, students should learn science at their developmental level. Young children develop concepts, vocabulary, and inquiry skills by observing common materials and organisms. When engaged in science inquiry, they develop the ability to ask questions, investigate the world around them, and use their observations to create reasonable explanations for their questions.
video Unifying concepts and processes help students think about and integrate a range of basic ideas which builds an understanding of the natural world.
1.1.1 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization.
Student demonstrations:
Use one or more of the five senses to observe objects within the student's environment.
video Use observations to sort objects by their characteristics.
video 1.1.2 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation.
Student demonstration:
Describe and record how a model, such as photos, maps, globes, illustrations, stuffed animals, toys, and building blocks can represent an object, living thing, or an event.
video 1.1.3 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement.
Student demonstrations:
Recognize that change can be noted and measured.
video Recognize that things change in some ways and stay the same in others.
video Compare two or more objects using direct comparisons of measurement, such as shorter, longer, taller, heavier, and lighter.
video Use both standard units of measurement, such as inches and centimeters, and nonstandard units of measurement, such as string and paper clips.
video Use appropriate measurement systems for different purposes.
video 1.1.4 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of form and function.
Student demonstrations:
Demonstrate how the shape of a tool is related to its use.
video Explain how living things interact with their environment because of specific characteristics, such as how the long neck of the giraffe helps it to reach its food.
video Science as inquiry requires students to combine processes and scientific knowledge with scientific reasoning and critical thinking to develop their understanding of science.
1.2.1 By the end of first grade, students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry.
Student demonstrations:
Ask questions about their surroundings.
video Plan and conduct a simple investigation.
video Collect scientific information from careful observation.
video Use simple equipment and tools, such as magnifying glasses, thermometers, and balance scales, to extend the senses.
video Share findings with classmates, families, and community members.
video Earth and space science focuses on science facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models that are important for all students to know, understand, and use.
1.5.1 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of earth materials.
Student demonstrations:
Observe that materials of the earth, such as water, support life.
video 1.5.2 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
Student demonstrations:
Recognize objects in the sky, such as the sun, moon, and stars.
video Recognize that the sun provides heat and light.
video An understanding of science and technology establishes connections between the natural and designed world, linking science and technology.
1.6.1 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of technological design.
Student demonstration:
Explain how the use of common household tools is determined by their design.
video 1.6.2 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of science and technology.
Student demonstrations:
Use various tools, such as a magnifying glass, thermometer, or measuring tape, to improve observations and measurements.
video Identify, investigate, and solve a problem in the home or school.
video Identify the technology used in different occupations.
video A personal and social perspective of science helps a student to understand and act on personal and social issues. This perspective builds a foundation for future decision making.
1.7.1 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of personal health.
Student demonstrations:
Follow safety rules for home and school.
video Engage in personal care that will maintain and improve health.
video Describe a healthy diet.
video Explain that substances can benefit or damage the way the body functions.
video 1.7.2 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of resources.
Student demonstration:
Observe and describe how reducing, reusing, and recycling help our environment.
video The history and nature of science illustrates different aspects of scientific inquiry, the human aspects of science, and the role that science has played in the development of various cultures.
1.8.1 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of science as a human endeavor.
Student demonstrations:
Recognize the contributions to science made by men and women from many countries.
video Conduct an investigation as an individual.
video Conduct an investigation as part of a team.
video Science requires the use of mathematics in the collection and treatment of data and in the reasoning used to develop concepts, laws, and theories. The mathematics that students should understand and use in the study of science are listed below.
Measure, collect, and organize data
video Recognize and describe patterns
video Develop skills of estimation and judgment
video Explore chance
video Use variables to express relationships
video In the intermediate grades, students learn science concepts, vocabulary, and inquiry skills at their developmental level. Students should develop knowledge and process skills while engaged in science inquiry. They should ask simple questions, design and conduct investigations (in the form of a "fair" test), and present their results to others.
Unifying concepts and processes help students think about and integrate a range of basic ideas which builds an understanding of the natural world.
4.1.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization.
Student demonstrations:
Describe the parts that make up a system.
video Relate how the parts of a system affect the whole system.
video 4.1.2 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation.
Student demonstrations:
Use evidence gathered from an investigation to develop a scientific explanation.
video Create a model, graph, or illustration that represents an object, living thing, or an event in the student's environment.
video Explain and answer questions about the model created and how it represents a part of their environment.
video Use a variety of ways, such as sketches, charts, and graphs, to explain procedures or ideas.
video 4.1.3 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement.
Student demonstrations:
Describe observable changes, such as speed, pattern, shape, position, and size.
video Measure a change using appropriate tools and units of measurement.
video 4.1.4 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of form and function.
Student demonstration:
Construct a device to perform a simple task and explain how it works.
video Science as inquiry requires students to combine processes and scientific knowledge with scientific reasoning and critical thinking to develop their understanding of science.
4.2.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry.
Student demonstrations:
Ask a question about objects, organisms, and events in their surroundings.
video Plan and conduct a simple investigation.
video Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
video Use data to support explanations.
video Communicate procedures, results, and explanations of an investigation.
video Physical science focuses on the science facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models that are important for all students to know, understand, and use.
4.3.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of objects and materials.
Student demonstrations:
Classify objects by observable characteristics, such as shape, size, and color.
video Investigate characteristics of common materials using tools, such as rulers, balances, thermometers, microscopes, and hand lenses.
video Observe that materials can change from solid to liquid to gas by heating and from gas to liquid to solid by cooling.
video 4.3.2 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of the position and motion of objects.
Student demonstrations:
Use reference points to describe the position of an object.
video Indicate an object's motion by tracing its position over time.
video Observe that the position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling.
video Demonstrate how sound is produced when objects vibrate.
video Change the pitch of sound by changing the rate of vibration.
video 4.3.3 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of light, heat, electricity, and magnetism.
Student demonstrations:
Distinguish between reflection and refraction of light.
video Recognize heat can be produced in many ways, such as burning, rubbing, or mixing one substance with another.
video Demonstrate heat can flow from one object to another by conduction.
video Use electricity to produce heat, sound, and magnetic effects.
video Demonstrate electrical circuits require a complete loop through which an electrical current can pass.
video Describe the physical properties of magnets.
video Earth and space science focuses on the science facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models that are important for all students to know, understand, and use.
4.5.2 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of objects in the sky.
Student demonstration:
Describe and observe how objects move in patterns, such as sun, moon, stars, and clouds.
video An understanding of science and technology establishes connections between the natural and designed world, by linking science with technology.
4.6.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of technological design.
Student demonstrations:
Identify a simple problem.
video Propose a solution to a simple problem.
video Implement the proposed solution.
video Evaluate the implementation.
video Communicate the problem, design, and solution.
video 4.6.2 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of science and technology.
Student demonstrations:
Recognize science as one way of answering questions and explaining the natural world.
video Recognize that technology, such as tools and techniques, uses scientific knowledge to solve problems.
video 4.6.3 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of the abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans.
Student demonstration:
Classify an object as either natural or manufactured.
video A personal and social perspective of science helps a student understand and act on personal and social issues. This perspective builds a foundation for future decision making.
4.7.1 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of personal health.
Student demonstrations:
Explain how the body uses food and how various foods contribute to health.
video Describe how different substances, such as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, can damage the body and alter how it functions.
video 4.7.2 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of the types of resources.
Student demonstrations:
List examples of resources which are basic materials, such as air, water, and soil.
video List examples of resources produced from basic materials, such as food, fuel, and building materials.
video List examples of resources which are intangible materials, such as beauty, security, and quiet places.
video Research and report on the supply of various resources.
video 4.7.3 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of environmental changes.
Student demonstration:
Distinguish between natural environmental changes and human influenced environmental changes.
video 4.7.4 By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of how science and technology helps communities resolve problems.
Student demonstration:
Research and explain how science and technology affect the quality of life.
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