Structure, Function, and Information Processing
StorylinesView available Storylines for other NGSS topics Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 1 Performance Expectations related to Structure, Function, and Information Processing.
- 1-LS1-1: Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
- 1-LS1-2: Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
- 1-LS3-1: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
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Life
Animals
Animals - PBL Pack
- PBL Project Organizer - Animals | Projectable
- PBL Teaching Tips - Animals | Projectable
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Weird Animals: Blackspotted Puffer Fish - Science Video
- Video
- Discussion Questions
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Weird Animals: Painted Flutemouth Fish - Science Video
- Video
- Discussion Questions
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Catch Dinner - Quick Read
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Grab Food - Quick Read
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Living/Non-Living
- Living/Non-Living - Investigation Pack
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-2
Living or Non-Living? - Science Video
- Video
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS3-1
Plants
- Plants - Nonfiction Book
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Fruit Seeds - Process Activity
- Printable
- Projectable
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS3-1
Roses - FOCUS Book
low
low
- Single-sided Book | Projectable
- Double-sided Book
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz Teaching Tips | Projectable
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1, 1-LS3-1
Giant Sequoias - FOCUS Book
mid
mid
- Single-sided Book | Projectable
- Double-sided Book
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz Teaching Tips | Projectable
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Dangerous Plants - Quick Read
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Senses
Dogs Smell! - FOCUS Book
mid
mid
- Single-sided Book | Projectable
- Double-sided Book
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz Teaching Tips | Projectable
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Senses - Investigation Pack
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Animal Ears - Quick Read
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- How Animals Smell - Quick Read
- NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
