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A. Shapes and Colors

A.09. Sort objects by three-dimensional shape.
A.10. Classify objects by both shape and color.
A.11. Explain how shape and color help identify objects.
A.01. Identify and name basic colors.
A.02. Recognize and name common two-dimensional shapes.
A.03. Recognize and name common three-dimensional shapes.
A.04. Classify objects based on a single attribute: color.
A.05. Classify objects based on a single attribute: two-dimensional shape.
A.06. Classify objects based on a single attribute: three-dimensional shape.
A.07. Sort objects by color.
A.08. Sort objects by two-dimensional shape.

B. Comparing

B.01. Identify objects that are long versus short.
B.02. Identify objects that are light versus heavy.
B.03. Identify objects that are hot versus cold.
B.04. Identify objects that are fast versus slow.
B.05. Compare the length of two or more objects.
B.06. Compare the weight of two or more objects.
B.07. Compare the temperature of two or more objects.
B.08. Compare the speed of two or more objects.
B.09. Use comparative language (e.g., longer than, heavier than, colder than, faster than) to describe differences.
B.10. Provide examples of how these comparisons influence everyday decisions.

C. Materials

C.01. Classify objects by texture (e.g., smooth, rough).
C.02. Classify objects by material (e.g., wood, metal, plastic).
C.03. Sort objects by texture.
C.04. Sort objects by material.
C.05. Describe objects based on their observable properties (shape, color, material, and texture).
C.06. Classify objects by a combination of shape, color, material, and texture.
C.07. Explain how the properties of a material make it suitable for a particular purpose.
C.08. Predict how different materials might behave under various conditions (e.g., when heated, cooled, bent).

D. Force and Motion

D.01. Identify examples of pushing and pulling forces.
D.02. Observe and describe different ways objects move (e.g., straight, curved, zigzag).
D.03. Investigate the effects of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects.
D.04. Predict the motion of an object based on the forces acting upon it.
D.05. Identify objects that a magnet can pull.
D.06. Describe how magnets push and pull each other.
D.07. Design a simple experiment to investigate the strength of a magnet.
D.08. Explain how magnets are used in everyday devices.

E. Light and Sound

F. Weather and Seasons

F.01. Describe the current weather conditions.
F.02. Investigate the effects of sunlight and shade on temperature.
F.03. Identify different types of precipitation (e.g., rain, snow, sleet, hail).
F.04. Recognize and describe basic weather patterns.
F.05. Explain how weather changes with the seasons.
F.06. Collect and record daily weather data.
F.07. Discuss the impact of weather on human activities.
F.08. Use simple instruments to measure weather conditions.

G. Plants

G.01. Identify the basic parts of a plant (e.g., roots, stem, leaves, flower).
G.02. Identify different types of plants.
G.03. List the basic needs of plants for survival (e.g., sunlight, water, air, nutrients).
G.04. Identify the habitats where specific plants live (e.g., water lilies, saguaros, bearberries, powdery strap air plants, turtle grass, giant sequoias).
G.05. Explain how different plant parts help the plant survive.
G.06. Compare the characteristics of different types of plants.
G.07. Describe the life cycle of a plant.
G.08. Explain the importance of plants in the ecosystem.

H. Animals

H.01. List the basic needs of animals for survival (e.g., food, water, shelter).
H.02. Describe how animals use their body parts for different functions.
H.03. Name the five senses.
H.04. Describe how animals use their five senses to interact with their environment.
H.05. Identify the habitats where specific animals live (e.g., dromedary camels, polar bears, giraffes, beavers, whale sharks, tree frogs).
H.06. Explain how animals adapt to their environments.
H.07. Compare the characteristics of different animal groups.
H.08. Describe the life cycle of an animal.

Course Content

A. Shapes and Colors

A.09. Sort objects by three-dimensional shape.

A.10. Classify objects by both shape and color.

A.11. Explain how shape and color help identify objects.

A.01. Identify and name basic colors.

A.02. Recognize and name common two-dimensional shapes.

A.03. Recognize and name common three-dimensional shapes.

A.04. Classify objects based on a single attribute: color.

A.05. Classify objects based on a single attribute: two-dimensional shape.

A.06. Classify objects based on a single attribute: three-dimensional shape.

A.07. Sort objects by color.

A.08. Sort objects by two-dimensional shape.

B. Comparing

B.01. Identify objects that are long versus short.

B.02. Identify objects that are light versus heavy.

B.03. Identify objects that are hot versus cold.

B.04. Identify objects that are fast versus slow.

B.05. Compare the length of two or more objects.

B.06. Compare the weight of two or more objects.

B.07. Compare the temperature of two or more objects.

B.08. Compare the speed of two or more objects.

B.09. Use comparative language (e.g., longer than, heavier than, colder than, faster than) to describe differences.

B.10. Provide examples of how these comparisons influence everyday decisions.

C. Materials

C.01. Classify objects by texture (e.g., smooth, rough).

C.02. Classify objects by material (e.g., wood, metal, plastic).

C.03. Sort objects by texture.

C.04. Sort objects by material.

C.05. Describe objects based on their observable properties (shape, color, material, and texture).

C.06. Classify objects by a combination of shape, color, material, and texture.

C.07. Explain how the properties of a material make it suitable for a particular purpose.

C.08. Predict how different materials might behave under various conditions (e.g., when heated, cooled, bent).

D. Force and Motion

D.01. Identify examples of pushing and pulling forces.

D.02. Observe and describe different ways objects move (e.g., straight, curved, zigzag).

D.03. Investigate the effects of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects.

D.04. Predict the motion of an object based on the forces acting upon it.

D.05. Identify objects that a magnet can pull.

D.06. Describe how magnets push and pull each other.

D.07. Design a simple experiment to investigate the strength of a magnet.

D.08. Explain how magnets are used in everyday devices.

E. Light and Sound

E.01. Distinguish between more light and less light.

E.02. Investigate how shadows are formed.

E.03. Identify materials that allow light to pass through.

E.04. Explain how light and sound are used for communication.

E.05. Describe how the intensity of light affects visibility.

E.06. Investigate how different materials affect the transmission of sound.

E.07. Explain the relationship between sound vibrations and hearing.

F. Weather and Seasons

F.01. Describe the current weather conditions.

F.02. Investigate the effects of sunlight and shade on temperature.

F.03. Identify different types of precipitation (e.g., rain, snow, sleet, hail).

F.04. Recognize and describe basic weather patterns.

F.05. Explain how weather changes with the seasons.

F.06. Collect and record daily weather data.

F.07. Discuss the impact of weather on human activities.

F.08. Use simple instruments to measure weather conditions.

G. Plants

G.01. Identify the basic parts of a plant (e.g., roots, stem, leaves, flower).

G.02. Identify different types of plants.

G.03. List the basic needs of plants for survival (e.g., sunlight, water, air, nutrients).

G.04. Identify the habitats where specific plants live (e.g., water lilies, saguaros, bearberries, powdery strap air plants, turtle grass, giant sequoias).

G.05. Explain how different plant parts help the plant survive.

G.06. Compare the characteristics of different types of plants.

G.07. Describe the life cycle of a plant.

G.08. Explain the importance of plants in the ecosystem.

H. Animals

H.01. List the basic needs of animals for survival (e.g., food, water, shelter).

H.02. Describe how animals use their body parts for different functions.

H.03. Name the five senses.

H.04. Describe how animals use their five senses to interact with their environment.

H.05. Identify the habitats where specific animals live (e.g., dromedary camels, polar bears, giraffes, beavers, whale sharks, tree frogs).

H.06. Explain how animals adapt to their environments.

H.07. Compare the characteristics of different animal groups.

H.08. Describe the life cycle of an animal.

I. Living Things

I.01. Distinguish between living and non-living things.

I.02. Identify plants and animals as living things.