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Statements containing the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”

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Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

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S.K.13.C

identify and record the changes from seed, seedling, plant, flower, and fruit in a simple plant life cycle; and

S.1.13.B

record observations of and describe basic life cycles of animals, including a bird, a mammal, and a fish; and

S.2.12.C

explain and demonstrate how some plants depend on other living things, wind, or water for pollination and to move their seeds around.

Statements containing the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
S.3.13.B

explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.

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