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Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, K
Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, K
Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, K
Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.*
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, K
Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.*
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, K
Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, 1
Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, 1
Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, 2
Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.*
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, 2
Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
Performance Expectation
Grade: K-2, 2