What does a student learn in StateVirginia,GradeGrade 1,SubjectScience?

The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by

asking questions and defining problems

ask questions and make predictions based on observations

identify a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new tool or improved object

planning and carrying out investigations

with guidance, conduct investigations to produce data

identify characteristics and properties of objects by observations

use tools to measure relative length, weight, volume, and temperature of common objects

interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data

use and share pictures, drawings, and/or writings of observations

describe patterns and relationships

classify and arrange objects based on a single physical characteristic or property

organize and represent various forms of data using tables, picture graphs, and object graphs

read and interpret data displayed in tables, picture graphs, and object graphs, using the vocabulary more, less, fewer, greater than, less than, and equal to

constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations

make simple conclusions based on data or observations

recognize unusual or unexpected results

developing and using models

use physical models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes

obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

communicate observations and data using simple graphs, pictures, drawings, numbers, speech and/or writing

The student will investigate and understand that objects can move in different ways. Key ideas include

objects may have straight, circular, spinning, and back-and-forth motions; and

objects may vibrate and produce sound.

The student will investigate and understand that objects are made from materials that can be described by their physical properties. Key ideas include

objects are made of one or more materials with different physical properties and can be used for a variety of purposes;

when a material is changed in size most physical properties remain the same; and

the type and amount of material determine how much light can pass through an object.

The student will investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and functional parts that allow them to survive. Key ideas include

plants need nutrients, air, water, light, and a place to grow;

structures of plants perform specific functions; and

plants can be classified based on a variety of characteristics.

The student will investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs that allow them to survive. Key ideas include

animals need air, food, water, shelter, and space (habitat);

animals have different physical characteristics that perform specific functions; and

animals can be classified based on a variety of characteristics.

The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth. Key ideas include

the sun is the source of energy and light that warms the Earth's land, air, and water; and

the sun's relative position changes in the Earth's sky throughout the day.

The student will investigate and understand that there are weather and seasonal changes. Key ideas include

changes in temperature, light, and precipitation occur over time;

there are relationships between daily weather and the season; and

changes in temperature, light, and precipitation affect plants and animals, including humans.

The student will investigate and understand that natural resources can be used responsibly. Key ideas include

most natural resources are limited;

human actions can affect the availability of natural resources; and

reducing, reusing, and recycling are ways to conserve natural resources.