investigate and document the properties of particle size, shape, texture, and color and the components of different types of soils such as topsoil, clay, and sand;
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.”
Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.
investigate and document the properties of particle size, shape, texture, and color and the components of different types of soils such as topsoil, clay, and sand;
investigate and explain how soils such as sand and clay are formed by weathering of rock and by decomposition of plant and animal remains; and
Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.
Patterns are regular sequences that can be found throughout nature.
Patterns in the properties of soil determine which type of soil it is.
It is important to consider how changes in scale, proportion, or quantity affect a system’s structure or performance. Scale refers to the size of an object in relation to another object or its environment. Proportion is the ratio of one quantity to another. Quantity is a count of a set of objects or a measurement of a substance. It is important to note that in kindergarten–grade 2, students will only describe objects in terms of size (scale) and quantity.
Comparing the size of soil particles is a relative scale comparison.
SS.1.5.A identify and describe the physical characteristics of place such as landforms, bodies of water, Earth's resources, and weather
ELAR.1.13.A generate questions for formal and informal inquiry with adult assistance
ELAR.1.13.B develop and follow a research plan with adult assistance
ELAR.1.13.C identify and gather relevant sources and information to answer the questions with adult assistance
ELAR.1.13.D demonstrate understanding of information gathered with adult assistance
ELAR.1.13.E use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results
TA.1.3.A practice personal skills and behaviors, including following directions and mental agility, needed to implement a design process successfully
TA.1.5.A explore and collect many types of data such as preferences or daily routines of people, events, or objects