Kindergarten and Grade One
Hop on the bus as we take a “field trip” across the United States. We will examine different habitats along the way to learn about the plants and animals of the U.S.A.
Standards Addressed by this Topic:
Life Sciences
Benchmark A (K-2)
Discover that there are living things, non-living things and pretend things, and
describe the basic needs of living things.
Grade One Indicators
1. Explore that organisms, including people, have basic needs which include air, water, food, living space and shelter.
4. Investigate that animals eat plants and/or other animals for food and may also use plants or other animals for shelter and nesting.
Benchmark B (K-2)
Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment.
Kindergarten Indicators
5. Investigate observable features of plants and animals that help them live in different kinds of places.
6. Investigate the habitats of many different kinds of local plants and animals and some of the ways in which animals depend on plants and each other in our community.
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Benchmark B (K-2)
Recognize the importance of respect for all living things.
Kindergarten Indicator
3. Interact with living things and the environment in ways that promote respect.
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