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Elementary
Science Benchmarks
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Generate
reasonable questions about the world based on observation. (SCI.I.1.E.1) |
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Develop
solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigation.
(SCI.I.1.E.2) |
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3 |
Manipulate
simple devices that aid observation and data collection. (SCI.I.1.E.3) |
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Use
simple measurement devices to make measurements in scientific
investigations.(SCI.I.1.E.4) |
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5 |
Develop
strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving. (SCI.I.1.E.5) |
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6 |
Construct
charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations. (SCI.I.1.E.6) |
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Develop
an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions
scientifically. (SCI.II.1.E.1) |
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8 |
Show
how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such
as language arts and fine arts. (SCI.II.1.E.2) |
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9 |
Describe
ways in which technology is used in everyday life. (SCI.II.1.E.3) |
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10 |
Develop
an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world. (SCI.II.1.E.4) |
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11 |
Develop
an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse
backgrounds and cultures. (SCI.II.1.E.5) |
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12 |
Explain
characteristics and functions of observable body parts in a variety of
animals. (SCI.III.2.E.1). |
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13 |
Compare
and contrast (K-2) or classify (3-5) familiar organisms on the basis of
observable physical characteristics (SCI.III.2.E.2). |
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14 |
Describe
life cycles of familiar organisms (SCI.III.2.E.3). |
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15 |
Compare
and contrast food, energy, and environmental needs of selected organisms
(SCI.III.2.E.4). |
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16 |
Explain
the functions of selected seed plant parts. (SCI.III.2.E.5) |
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17 |
Give
evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young (SCI.III.3.E.1). |
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Explain
how fossils provide evidence about the nature of ancient life (SCI.III.4.E.1). |
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Explain
how physical and behavioral characteristics of organisms help them to
survive in their environments (SCI.III.4.E.2). |
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20 |
Identify
familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web and describe
their feeding relationships within the web (SCI.III.5.E.1). |
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21 |
Describe
the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence
(SCI.III.5.E.2). |
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22 |
Design
systems that encourage the growing of particular plants or animals (SCI.III.5.E.3). |
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23 |
Describe
positive and negative effects of humans on the environment (SCI.III.5.E.4). |
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24 |
Classify
common objects and substances according to observable
attributes/properties. (SCI.IV.1.E.1). |
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25 |
Identify
properties of materials that make them useful (SCI.IV.1.E.2). |
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26 |
Identify
forms of energy associated with common phenomena (SCI.IV.1.E.3). |
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27 |
Construct
simple, useful electrical circuits (3-5) (SCI.IV.1.E.4). |
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28 |
Describe
possible electrical hazards to be avoided at home and at school (SCI.IV.1.E.5).
(K-2) |
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29 |
Describe
common physical changes in matter: size, shape, melting, freezing (K-2);
dissolving, evaporating (3-5) (SCI.IV.2.E.1). |
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30 |
Prepare
mixtures and separate them into their component parts (SCI.IV.2.E.2). |
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31 |
Describe
or compare motions of common objects in terms of speed and direction (SCI.IV.3.E.1). |
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Explain
how forces (pushes or pulls) are needed to speed up, slow down, stop, or
change the direction of a moving object (SCI.IV.3.E.2). |
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33 |
Describe
patterns of interaction of magnetic materials with other magnetic and
non-magnetic materials (SCI.IV.3.E.3). |
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Identify
and use simple machines and describe how they change effort (SCI.IV.3.E.4). |
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Manipulate
simple mechanical devices and explain how their parts work together (SCI.IV.3.E.5). |
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36 |
Describe
sounds in terms of their properties. (SCI.IV.4.E.1). |
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Explain
how sounds are made (SCI.IV.4.E.2). |
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38 |
Use
prisms and filters with light sources to produce various colors of light
(SCI.IV.4.E.3). |
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Explain
how shadows are made (SCI.IV.4.E.4). |
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40 |
Describe
major features of the Earth’s surface. (SCI.V.1.E.1). |
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Recognize
and describe different types of Earth materials (SCI.V.1.E.2). |
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42 |
Describe
natural changes in the Earth’s surface. (SCI.V.1.E.3). |
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Explain
how rocks and fossils are used to understand the history of the Earth (SCI.V.1.E.4). |
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Describe
uses of materials taken from the Earth (SCI.V.1.E.5). |
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45 |
Demonstrate
ways to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution through
reduction, reuse, and recycling of manufactured materials (SCI.V.1.E.6). |
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46 |
Describe
how water exists on Earth in three states (SCI.V.2.E.1). |
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Trace
the path that rainwater follows after it falls (SCI.V.2.E.2). |
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48 |
Identify
sources of water and its uses (SCI.V.2.E.3). |
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49 |
Describe
weather conditions (SCI.V.3.E.1). |
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50 |
Describe
seasonal changes in Michigan’s weather (SCI.V.3.E.2). |
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51 |
Explain
appropriate safety precautions during severe weather (SCI.V.3.E.3). |
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52 |
Compare
and contrast characteristics of the Sun, Moon, and Earth (SCI.V.4.E.1). |
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Describe
the motion of the Earth around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth (SCI.V.4.E.2). |