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
Life
Animals

Animals of the Air - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

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

Weird Animals: Blackspotted Puffer Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Weird Animals: Painted Flutemouth Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Catch Dinner - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1

Grab Food - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Living/Non-Living

Babies and Parents - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Baobab Trees - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital

Living/Non-Living - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-2

Living or Non-Living? - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 1-LS3-1
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video
Plants

Plants - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1

Roses - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1, 1-LS3-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Giant Sequoias - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Dangerous Plants - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1
Senses

Where Are Its Eyes? - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Whiskers - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

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
Physical
Things Move

Animals Move! - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 1-LS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital