Grade 1 Science North Carolina standards Standards

Earth and Human Activity

Earth’s Systems

Earth’s Place in the Universe

Ecosystems- Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Motion and Stability- Forces and Interactions

Recognize the features and patterns of the earth/moon/sun system as observed from Earth.

Use models to recognize differences in the features of the day and night sky and apparent movement of objects across the sky as observed from Earth.

Analyze and interpret data to recognize patterns of observable changes in the moon’s appearance from day to day.

Understand the physical properties of Earth materials.

Obtain, evaluate and communicate information to summarize the physical properties of Earth materials, including rocks, minerals, soils, and water.

Carry out investigations to compare the properties of different soil samples from local places relating their capacity to retain water, provide nutrients, and support the growth of plants.

Understand that natural resources are important to humans.

Obtain, evaluate and communicate information to summarize ways in which humans use natural resources.

Engage in argument from evidence to explain ways that humans can protect natural resources in the environment.

Understand the basic needs of a variety of plants and animals in different ecosystems.

Obtain, evaluate and communicate information to summarize the needs of different plants and animals.

Analyze and interpret data to compare how the needs of plants and animals can be met in different environments.

Understand how forces (pushes or pulls) affect the motion of an object.

Use models to explain the effect of a push or pull on the motion of an object, with or without contact.

Carry out investigations to compare the effects of a given force on the motion of an object.

Safety, Law, & Ethics

Social Interactions

Culture

Program Development

Modularity

Control

Variables

Algorithms

Inference & Models

Collection, Visualization, & Transformation

Storage

Cybersecurity

Network Communication & Organization

Troubleshooting

Hardware and Software

Devices

Algorithms & Programming

Computing Systems

Data & Analysis

Impacts of Computing

Model daily processes with algorithms to complete tasks.

Demonstrate how programs store and manipulate data by using numbers or other symbols to represent information.

Develop programs with sequences and simple loops to express ideas or address a problem.

Decompose the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions

Develop plans that describe a program’s sequence of events, goals, and expected outcomes.

Give attribution when using the ideas and creations of others while developing programs.

Identify and debug errors in an algorithm or program that includes sequences and simple loops.

Using correct terminology, describe steps taken and choices made during the iterative process of program development

Choose appropriate devices to perform a variety of classroom tasks.

Describe the function of common physical components of computing systems (hardware) with appropriate terminology.

Operate appropriate software to perform a variety of tasks.

Describe basic hardware and software problems with accurate terminology.

Store, copy, search, retrieve, modify, and delete information using a computing device.

Define information stored on a computing device as data.

Collect and present the same data in various visual formats.

Make predictions with patterns in data visualizations.

Compare how people live and work before and after the implementation or adoption of new computing technology.

Select software that meets the diverse needs and preferences for the technology individuals use in the classroom

Work respectfully and responsibly with others online.

Model responsible login and logoff procedures on all devices.

Illustrate how information is broken down into smaller pieces and can be reassembled.

Apply knowledge of what passwords are and why we use strong passwords to protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Discover your digital footprint and how personal information can be protected.

Networks and the Internet