SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY: Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.

SCIENTIFIC LITERACY: Scientific literacy includes speaking, listening, presenting, interpreting, reading and writing about science.

SCIENTIFIC NUMERACY: Mathematics provides useful tools for the description, analysis and presentation of scientific data and ideas.

K.1 Objects have properties that can be observed and used to describe similarities and differences.

A 1 Use the senses and simple measuring tools, such as rulers and equal-arm balances, to observe common objects and sort them into groups based on size, weight, shape or color.

K.2 Many different kinds of living things inhabit the Earth.

A 4 Describe the similarities and differences in the appearance and behaviors of plants, birds, fish, insects and mammals (including humans).

A 5 Describe the similarities and differences in the appearance and behaviors of adults and their offspring.

1.2 Living things have different structures and behaviors that allow them to meet their basic needs.

A 12 Describe the different ways that animals, including humans, obtain water and food.

A 14 Describe the structures that animals, including humans, use to move around.

1.3 organisms change in form and behavior as part of their life cycles.

A 15 Describe the changes in organisms, such as frogs and butterflies, as they undergo metamorphosis.

1.4 The properties of materials and organisms can be described more accurately through the use of standard measuring units.

A 17 Estimate, measure and compare the sizes and weights of different objects and organisms using standard and nonstandard measuring tools.