K.6 The student will investigate and understand the differences between living organisms and nonliving objects.
Key concepts include
a) all things can be classified as living or nonliving; and
b) living organisms have certain characteristics that distinguish them from nonliving objects including growth, movement, response to the environment, having offspring, and the need for food, air, and water.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
K.7 The student will investigate and understand basic needs and life processes of plants and animals.
Key concepts include
a) animals need adequate food, water, shelter, air, and space to survive;
b) plants need nutrients, water, air, light, and a place to grow to survive;
c) plants and animals change as they grow, have varied life cycles, and eventually die; and
d) offspring of plants and animals are similar but not identical to their parents or to one another. In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
Key concepts include
a) all things can be classified as living or nonliving; and
b) living organisms have certain characteristics that distinguish them from nonliving objects including growth, movement, response to the environment, having offspring, and the need for food, air, and water.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
- identify and describe the basic characteristics of living things (growth, movement, response to the environment, having offspring, and the need for food, air, and water).
- identify living organisms and nonliving objects found at home and at school.
- classify items by living or nonliving.
K.7 The student will investigate and understand basic needs and life processes of plants and animals.
Key concepts include
a) animals need adequate food, water, shelter, air, and space to survive;
b) plants need nutrients, water, air, light, and a place to grow to survive;
c) plants and animals change as they grow, have varied life cycles, and eventually die; and
d) offspring of plants and animals are similar but not identical to their parents or to one another. In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
- describe the life needs of animals. The life needs are food, water, shelter, air, and space.
- describe the life needs of plants. The life needs are nutrients, water, air, light, and a place that has adequate space for them to grow.
- predict what will happen to animals and plants if life needs are not met.
- describe some simple changes animals undergo during their life cycles. This may include changes in their body size, color, covering, or shape.
- describe some simple changes that plants undergo during their life cycles. This may include size, presence of leaves and branches, fruits, and seeds.
- compare and contrast young plants and animals with their parents, using pictures and/or live organisms.