3.1. Unifying Themes
3.1.K. Kindergarten

D. Develop an awareness of size.

• Identify and classify objects as bigger or smaller in relation to a given object.

3.1.1. Grade 1

A. Identify parts of a system.

• Describe simple systems (e.g., parts of body, parts of plants).
• Identify and describe what parts make up a system.

C. Observe and identify patterns in nature.

3.1.2. Grade 2

A. Identify parts of natural/human-made system.

3.3. Biological Sciences
3.3.K. Kindergarten

A. Recognize characteristics of living things.

3.3.1. Grade 1

A. Identify characteristics of living things.
B. Recognize that living things are made up of parts that have specifi c functions.

• Become aware that different parts of living things work together to accomplish tasks.

3.3.2. Grade 2

A. Recognize the similarities and differences of living things.

• Group plants and animals by their external characteristics.

3.4. Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics
3.4.1. Grade 1

A. Develop an awareness of matter.

• Explore the physical characteristics or properties of objects (e.g., texture, color, hardness, odor).

3.7. Technological Devices
3.7.K. Kindergarten

D. Use basic computer software.

Apply operating skills to perform basic computer tasks using grade-level appropriate software.

3.7.1. Grade 1

C. Demonstrate the basic use of the computer.

• Use the keyboard, monitor, CPU, and mouse to perform basic computer functions.

D. Use basic computer software.

• Apply operating skills to perform basic computer tasks using grade-level appropriate software.

3.7.2. Grade 2

C. Demonstrate the basic use of the computer and printer.
D. Use basic computer software.

• Apply operating skills to perform basic computer tasks using grade-level appropriate software.