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.
observe and generate examples of practical uses for rocks, soil, and water.
identify and describe how plants, animals, and humans use rocks, soil, and water;
distinguish between natural and manmade resources; and
explore and explain how humans use natural resources such as in construction, in agriculture, in transportation, and to make products;
identify and explain advantages and disadvantages of using Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources such as wind, water, sunlight, plants, animals, coal, oil, and natural gas;
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.
A system is a whole made of parts that work together. It has components and boundaries. It can interact with or be part of other systems.
The ecosystem comprises plants, animals, and the abiotic (nonliving) factors they depend on. Rocks, soil, and water are all parts of a larger ecosystem, and these resources provide basic needs for living organisms.
A structure is an organized arrangement of particles, parts, or elements in a substance, body, or entity. A function is the purpose or reason for something to exist in a system. The function of a structure depends on the shapes of and relationships among its essential parts. It is important to note that in kindergarten–grade 2, students focus on structures as an organized arrangement of parts within an organism or object.
The properties (structure) of rocks allow them to be used (function) as tools or shelter, the properties of various soils allow different kinds of plants to absorb sufficient water through their roots, and the structure of water is necessary for consumption and transportation.
Math.1.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
Math.1.1.D communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate
SS.1.5.B identify and describe how geographic location influences the human characteristics of place such as shelter, clothing, food, and activities
ELAR.1.13.A generate questions for formal and informal inquiry 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