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CALIFORNIA CURRICULUM and CONTENT STANDARDS of DISCOVER WILD
Kindergarten
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
2.a observe, describe similarities, differences
Investigation, Experimentation
4a observe common objects
4b describe properties
4d sort by one attribute
4e communicate orally & with drawings |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.3 printed material provides information
1.17 sort words in categories
1.18 describe w/general & specific language
Reading Comprehension
2.3 connect to life experiences
Literary Response, Analysis
3.1 diff. fantasy/realistic
Writing
1.1 begin to write story
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1 say complete sentence
Listening, Speaking
1.1 listen & respond orally
2.1 orally describe
2.2 Use logical sequence |
First
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
2a animals inhabit different environments & have features for this
2b animals need food, water, light
2c use of plants or animals for food
Investigation, Experimentation
4a draw pictures of features
4b record observations
4c bar graph data
4d make new observations to verify descriptions |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.1 match oral to printed
1.17 classify categories
Reading Comprehension
1.2 who, what, when, etc.
1.6 prior knowledge to text
1.7 retell central idea
Literary Response, Analysis
3.3 discuss prior read info
Writing
1.2 use descriptive words
Written & Oral Conventions
2.2 write brief expository
Listening, Speaking
1.2 use complete sentences
1.2 singular/plural nouns
1.5 punctuate sentence
1.7 capitalize
1.8 spell |
Second
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
2 predictable life cycles
2a reproduce offspring
2c inherit characteristics
2d variation among species
Investigation, Experimentation
4a predictions on observations
4b measure with appropriate metric tools
4c compare & sort
4d write/draw descriptions
4e construct data bar graphs
4f use magnifiers to observe & draw descriptions
4g follow oral instructions |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.6 read aloud fluency
Reading Comprehension
2.2 state purpose
2.4 ask clarifying questions
2.5 restate facts, details
2.6 recognize cause / effect
2.7 interpret charts, graphs
2.8 follow two-step instructions
Literary Response, Analysis
3.1 compare, contrast settings
Writing
1.1 group related ideas
1.2 legible handwriting
1.4 revise draft
2.1 write narrative
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1 complete sentences
1.2 correct word order
1.4 commas in series
1.6 capitalization
1.7 spelling
Listening, Speaking
1.1 determine purpose
1.2 ask for clarification
1.3 paraphrase
1.4 follow oral directions
1.5 organize for clear focus
1.6 speak clearly & paced
1.7 recount in sequence
1.9 report with facts, details
2.2 multi-source report |
Third
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
3 adaptations for survival
3b diverse life forms
3c environmental changes affect organisms
3d changes: survival or movement
3e some animals become extinct
Investigation, Experimentation
5a repeat observations to improve accuracy
5b differentiate evidence from opinion
5c numerical data
5d predict outcome
5e collect data |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.2 decode multisyllabics
1.5 specific levels relationships
1.6 word context
1.7 dictionary
1.8 prefix use
Reading Comprehension
2.2 connect prior knowledge
2.3 demo comprehension w/ supplied questions
2.5 main/supporting ideas
2.6 extract information
2.7 follow multi-step instructions
Writing
(suggest oral/written report)
1.1 topic sentence & details
1.2 legible
1.4 revision
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1 sentence structure
1.2 subject/verb agreement
1.3 tenses
1.6 commas in locations & series
1.7 capitalization
1.8 spelling
Listening, Speaking
1.1 paraphrase
1.2 prior experience
1.3 question response
1.5 organize ideas
1.6 central idea
1.7 specific Vocabulary
1.10 compare ideas with other media
1.11 distinguish fact from opinion
2.1 well-prepared narrative |
Fourth
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
2b producers & consumers are related in food chains & webs
2c decomposers recycle
3 organisms depend on one another & environment for survival
3a ecosystems characterized by all components
3b survival in environments
3c animals depend on plants
Investigation, Experimentation
6a differentiate observation from inference
6b measure & estimate
6c base predictions on cause-and-effect
6e construct & interpret graphs
6f follow written instructions |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.2 prior knowledge to decode
1.3 root words
1.4 roots, affixes to analyze meaning
Reading Comprehension
2.1 structural patterns in informational text
2.2 strategies for purpose reading
2.4 evaluate new info
2.5 compare/contrast
2.6 cause & effect
2.7 follow multi-step instructions
Writing
(suggest oral/written report)
1.1 focus, structure, point of view
1.2 multi-paragraph comps.
1.3 traditional structures
1.4 fluid & legible writing
1.5 quote or paraphrase
1.7 reference materials
1.9 basic keyboarding skills
1.10 editing skills
2.3 write information reports
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1-7 write & speak w/skills appropriate to level
Listening, Speaking
1.1-10 comprehension, organization & delivery of orals, analysis of oral media
2.2 informative presentation
2.3 oral summaries |
Fifth
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
2 specialized structures for bodily functions
Investigation, Experimentation
6a classify objects
6b develop testable question
6c plan & conduct simple experiment
6d ID dependent & control variable
6f appropriate tools
6g record data
6h draw conclusions
6i write complete report |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.2-4 specialized Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
2.1 understand text features
2.2 analyze sequential text
2.3 main ideas & concepts
2.5 ID facts, inferences, opinions
Writing
1.3 locate relevant info
1.4 electronic media to create documents
1.6 edit & revise
2.3 research report
(suggest oral/written report)
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1-5 write & speak w/skills appropriate to level
Listening, Speaking
1.1 seek info not already discussed
1.3 inferences based on oral report
1.4-6 organize & deliver oral communication
1.7-8 analyze & evaluate oral, media communications |
Sixth
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences (Ecology)
5a energy is transferred
5b matter is transferred
5c populations categorized
5d different organisms have similar ecological roles
5e carrying capacity
Investigation, Experimentation
7a-e steps for conduction and reporting of valid investigations
7f use topographic map (teacher-provided)
7g interpret events by sequence & time
7h ID changes in natural phenomena |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.2-3 specialized Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
2.3 main idea connection
2.4 clarification tools
2.5 multi-step instructions
Writing
1.3 organizational patterns
1.5 formatting
1.6 revise to improve
2.2a-d expository compositions
2.3a-c research reports
(suggest oral/written report)
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1-5 write & speak w/skills appropriate to level
Listening, Speaking
1.1-3 comprehension
1.4-7 organization & delivery of orals
1.8-9 analysis & evaluation
2.2 informative presentation |
Seventh
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences, Genetics
2b inheritance transmission
Life Sciences, Evolution
3a genetic variation & environmental factors as causes of evolution & diversity
3e extinction with environmental changes
Life Sciences, Structure, Function, Physical Science
5 complementary nature of structure & function
6 physical principles underlie biological structures & functions
Investigation, Experimentation
7 Scientific investigations
7a appropriate tools
7b variety of resources
7c fully communicate logical connections from scientific evidence
7d model construction
7e oral & written reports |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.2-3 specialized Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
2.1 analyze diff in structure & purpose
2.2 locate information
2.3 analyze for cause & effect
2.6 assess evidence to support claims
Writing
1.1-3 organization & focus
1.4-6 research & technology
1.7 revise to clarify
2.3a-d write research report
(suggest oral/written report)
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1-7 write & speak w/skills appropriate to level
Listening, Speaking
1.1-3 comprehension
1.4-6 organization & delivery of orals
1.7-8 analysis & evaluation
2.3a-d research presentation |
Eighth
Science |
Language Arts |
Life Sciences
6 Chemistry of living systems
Investigation, Experimentation
9 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations |
Word Analysis, Vocabulary
1.3 verify meanings with context techniques
Reading Comprehension
2.6 variety of researched information
2.7 expository critique
Writing
1.1-3 organization & focus
1.4-6 research & technology
1.7 evaluation & revision
2.3a-d write research report
(suggest oral/written report)
Written & Oral Conventions
1.1-6 write & speak w/skills appropriate to level
Listening, Speaking
1.2 purpose, point of view
1.3-7 organization & delivery of orals
1.8-9 analysis & evaluation
2.3a-d research presentation |
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