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SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY |
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| A INQ.1 |
Make observations and ask questions about objects, organisms and the environment. |
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Use senses and simple measuring tools to collect data. |
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Make predictions based on observed patterns. |
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Read, write, listen and speak about observations of the natural world. |
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Seek information in books, magazines and pictures. |
| A INQ.6 |
Present information in words and drawings. |
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Use standard tools to measure and describe physical properties such as weight, length and temperature. |
| A INQ.8 |
Use nonstandard measures to estimate and compare the sizes of objects. |
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Count, order and sort objects by their properties. |
| A INQ.10 |
Represent information in bar graphs. |
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- Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
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SCIENTIFIC LITERACY |
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- Scientific literacy includes speaking, listening, presenting, interpreting, reading and writing about science.
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SCIENTIFIC NUMERACY |
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- Mathematics provides useful tools for the description, analysis and presentation of scientific data and ideas.
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| CONNECTICUT CORE THEMES: GRADES PREK–KINDERGARTEN |
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Structure and Function—How are organisms structured to ensure efficiency and survival? |
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| A 4. |
Describe the similarities and differences in the appearance and behaviors of plants, birds, fish, insects and mammals. |
| A 5. |
Describe the similarities and differences in the appearance and behaviors of adults and their offspring. |
| A 6. |
Describe characteristics that distinguish living from non-living things. |
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K.2 – Many different kinds of living things inhabit the earth. |
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- Living things have certain characteristics that distinguish them from nonliving things, including growth, movement, reproduction and response to stimuli.
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1.2 – Living things have different structures and behaviors that allow them to meet their basic needs. |
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Describe the similarities and differences in the appearance and behaviors of plants, birds, fish, insects and mammals. |
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Describe the structures that animals, including humans, use to move around. |
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- Animals need air, water and food to survive.
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1.3 – Organisms change in form and behavior as part of their life cycles. |
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Describe the life cycles of organisms that grow but do not metamorphose. |
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- Some organisms undergo metamorphosis during their life cycles; other organisms grow and change, but their basic form stays essentially the same.
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