K-LS1-1

SCUSD NGSS Curriculum Guide ====** K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.** [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include that animals need to take in food but plants do not; the different kinds of food needed by different types of animals; the requirement of plants to have light; and, that all living things need water.]====

Science Background for the Teacher:
You need to be willing to let plants wither and die so that students can see that plants need water, light, and air to survive. Do not let students see animals/ insects die due to lack of sustenance. Plants make their own food, while animals ingest their food (food is anything that vies calories).

Key Vocabulary:

 * pattern || survive || light || water ||

Possible Assessments (formative and/or summative):
Picture assessment where students draw lines matching between animals or plants and what they need to survive.

Key Student Activity:
Observations of plants in different environments. Observations of what different animals eat.

Key Teacher Demo/Activity:
FOSS Plants and Animals kit (first grade kit) FOSS Living Systems kit (second grade)

"What patterns do we see for ______ to survive? Plants need _____________. Beetles/ worms/ butterflies/ etc. need ___________." You can create this in a data chart as well as oral practice.

Common Student Misconceptions:
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Things to Avoid/Correct:
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====Other Resources (text, video, simulations, activities, models, etc..): ====

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