Structure, Function, and Information Processing
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.
Correlated Resources
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Life
Animals
Animals of the Air - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
Animals of the Deep Ocean - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Animals of the Deep Ocean Read Animals of the Deep Ocean See the Quiz for Animals of the Deep OceanDigital Resources
Animals of the Ice and Snow - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Animals of the Ice and Snow Read Animals of the Ice and Snow See the Quiz for Animals of the Ice and SnowDigital Resources
Weird Animals: Blackspotted Puffer Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Video
- Discussion Questions
Weird Animals: Painted Flutemouth Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Video
- Discussion Questions
Living/Non-Living
Babies and Parents - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
Baobab Trees - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
Living or Non-Living? - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-LS3-1
- Video
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
Plants
Roses - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1, 1-LS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
Giant Sequoias - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
Senses
Where Are Its Eyes? - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
Whiskers - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital Resources
