State Academic Standards for Educational Programs
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Dunes in my Backyard This introduction to common plants and animals of the Indiana Dunes will teach students about habitats, food chains and ecosystems. They also will learn about the difference between pets and wildlife. Gr. 1-3
1st Grade Science
1.3.1 Classify living organisms according to variations in specific physical features, such as body coverings or appendages, and describe how those features may provide an advantage for survival in different environments.
1.3.2 Observe organisms closely over a period of time in different habitats, such as terrariums, aquariums, lawns, and trees. Draw and write about observations.
1.3.3 Observe and explain that plants and animals have basic needs for growth and survival: plants need to take in water and need light and animals need to take in water and food and have a way to dispose of waste.
1.3.4 Describe how animals’ habitats, including plants, meet their needs for food, water, shelter, and an environment in which they can live.
1.3.5 Observe and describe ways in which animals and plants depend on one another for survival.
1st Grade Social Studies
1.3.4 Identify and describe physical features and human features of the local community including home, school and neighborhood.
1.3.6 Explain the effect of seasonal change on plants, animals, and people.
1.3.9 Give examples of natural resources found locally and describe how people in the school and community use these resources.
2nd Grade Science
2.3.1 Observing closely over a period of time, record in pictures and words the changes in plants and animals throughout their life cycles, including details of their body plan, structure and timing of growth, reproduction and death.
2.3.2 Compare and contrast details of body plan and structure within the life cycles of plants and animals.
2nd Grade Social Studies
2.3.3 Compare neighborhoods in your community and explain how physical features of the community affect people living there.
2.3.7 Identify ways that recreational opportunities influence human activity in the community.
3rd Grade Science
3.2.4 Observe fossils and describe how they provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of their environment at that time.
3.2.5 Describe natural materials and give examples of how they sustain the lives of plants and animals.
3.3.1 Observe and identify the common structures of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds, and describe their functions.
3.3.2 Investigate plant growth over time, take measurements in SI units, record the data and display them in graphs. Examine factors that might influence plant growth.
3rd Grade Social Studies
3.3.5 Observe and describe the physical characteristics of Indiana using words and illustrations and compare them to the characteristics of neighboring states.
3.3.7 Describe how climate and the physical characteristics of a region affect the vegetation and animal life living there.
Edible Landfill Students will make a model landfill in a cup, learning about the design and layers of materials used in the construction of a modern landfill. They also will learn about the factors that can impact the surrounding environment, including groundwater. Gr. 2-7
2nd Grade Science
2.4.2 Identify technologies developed by humans to meet a human need and investigate the limitations of the technology and how it has improved quality of life
2nd Grade Social Studies
2.4.5 Explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices and incur opportunity costs.
3rd Grade Science
3.2.6 Describe how the properties of earth materials make them useful to humans in different ways and describe ways that humans have altered these resources to meet their needs for survival.
3rd Grade Social Studies
3.3.11 Identify and describe the relationship between human systems and physical systems and the impact they have on each other.
3.4.1 Give examples from the local community that illustrate the scarcity of productive resources. Explain how this scarcity requires people to make choices and incur opportunity costs.
4th Grade Science
4.1.1 Describe and investigate the different ways in which heat can be generated.
4.2.5 Describe methods that humans currently use to extend the use of natural resources.
4.2.6 Describe ways in which humans have changed the natural environment that have been detrimental or beneficial.
Garbology The science of garbology will be compared to archeology. Students will learn about the scientific method and construct a timeline or chronology. They will examine clean garbage in small groups and come up with observations and inferences about people they never met. Gr. 4-7
4th Grade Science
Process Standard
The Nature of Science
Students gain scientific knowledge by observing the natural and constructed world, performing and evaluating investigations, and communicating their findings.
4.2.4 Investigate earth materials that serve as natural resources and gather data to determine which are in limited supply.
4.2.5 Describe methods that humans currently use to extend the use of natural resources.
4.2.6 Describe ways in which humans have changed the natural environment that have been detrimental or beneficial.
5th Grade Science
Process Standard
The Nature of Science
Students gain scientific knowledge by observing the natural and constructed world, performing and evaluating investigations, and communicating their findings.
6th Grade Science
Process Standard
The Nature of Science
Students gain scientific knowledge by observing the natural and constructed world, performing and evaluating investigations, and communicating their findings.
7th Grade Science
Process Standard
The Nature of Science
Students gain scientific knowledge by observing the natural and constructed world, performing and evaluating investigations, and communicating their findings.
Lovely Ladybugs Students learn about the life cycle and body parts of ladybugs, the dangers of pesticides and a safe alternative. Each student will examine a live ladybug and release it into nature. (Oct. & May). Gr. K-2
Kindergarten Science
K.3.1 Observe and draw physical features of common plants and animals.
K.3.2 Describe and compare living animals in terms of shape, texture of body covering, size, weight, color, and the way they move.
K.3.3. Describe and compare living plants in terms of growth, parts, shape, size, color, and texture.
Kindergarten Social Studies
K.3.7 Recommend ways that people can improve their environment at home, in school and in the neighborhood.
1st Grade Science
1.3.1 Classify living organisms according to variations in specific physical features, such as body coverings or appendages, and describe how those features may provide an advantage for survival in different environments.
1.3.3 Observe and explain that plants and animals have basic needs for growth and survival: plants need to take in water and need light and animals need to take in water and food and have a way to dispose of waste.
1.3.4 Describe how animals’ habitats, including plants, meet their needs for food, water, shelter, and an environment in which they can live.
1.3.5 Observe and describe ways in which animals and plants depend on one another for survival.
1st Grade Social Studies
1.2.4 Describe ways that individual actions can contribute to the common good of the community. (Individuals, Society and Culture)
1.3.6 Explain the effect of seasonal change on plants, animals, and people.
2nd Grade Science
2.3.1 Observing closely over a period of time, record in pictures and words the changes in plants and animals throughout their life cycles, including details of their body plan, structure and timing of growth, reproduction and death.
2.3.2 Compare and contrast details of body plan and structure within the life cycles of plants and animals.
Lorax This lesson reviews the basic needs of plants and animals with a drawing activity illustrating the importance of trees. The Dr. Seuss story The Lorax will be read, and students will act out the story in the form of a play. Gr. K-2
Kindergarten Science
K.3.1 Observe and draw physical features of common plants and animals.
K.3.2 Describe and compare living animals in terms of shape, texture of body covering, size, weight, color, and the way they move.
Kindergarten Social Studies
K.2.4 Give examples of how to be a responsible family member and member of a group. (Individuals, Society and Culture)
K.3.7 Recommend ways that people can improve their environment at home, in school and in the neighborhood.
1st Grade Science
1.3.1 Classify living organisms according to variations in specific physical features, such a body coverings or appendages, and describe how those features may provide an advantage for survival in different environments.
1.3.3 Observe and explain that plants and animals have basic needs for growth and survival: plants need to take in water and need light and animals need to take in water and food and have a way to dispose of waste.
1.3.4 Describe how animals’ habitats, including plants, meet their needs for food, water, shelter, and an environment in which they can live.
1.3.5 Observe and describe ways in which animals and plants depend on one another for survival.
1st Grade Social Studies
1.2.4 Describe ways that individual actions can contribute to the common good of the community. (Individuals, Society and Culture)
1.3.4 Identify and describe physical features and human features of the local community including home, school and neighborhood.
1.3.9 Give examples of natural resources found locally and describe how people in the school and community use these resources.
2nd Grade Science
2.3.1 Observe closely over a period of time and then record in pictures and words the changes in plants and animals throughout their life cycles-including details of their body plan, structure and timing of growth, reproduction and death.
2.3.2 Compare and contrast details of body plans and structures within the life cycles of plants and animals.
2nd Grade Social Studies
2.3.3 Compare neighborhoods in your community and explain how physical features of the community affect people living there.
Natural Resources and Renewable Energy Students will review renewable and non-renewable resources and the problems of nonrenewable energy. Alternative energy sources including wind, solar, hydro and geothermal will be presented, and students will enjoy an interactive activity demonstrating how electricity is generated. They also will operate a solar-powered device. Gr. 4-6
3rd Grade Science
3.2.6 Describe how the properties of earth materials make them useful to humans in different ways and describe ways that humans have altered these resources to meet their needs for survival.
4th Grade Science
4.2.4 Investigate earth materials that serve as natural resources and gather data to determine which are in limited supply.
4.2.5 Describe methods that humans currently use to extend the use of natural resources.
4.2.6 Describe ways in which humans have changed the natural environment that have been detrimental or beneficial.
Pollution Town Students will learn about their local watershed and many sources of pollution by using an interactive model. They also will participate in a review of the pollution solutions in their area. Gr. 4-6
4th Grade Science
4.2.6 Describe ways in which humans have changed the natural environment that have been detrimental or beneficial.
4th Grade Social Studies
4.2.7 Use a variety of information resources* to take a position or recommend a course of action on a public issue relating to Indiana’s past or present.
Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Students will learn about natural resources that are used to make products; materials that are recyclable; how to reduce, reuse and rethink; and see products made from recycled materials. Gr. 2-4
2nd Grade Science
2.4.2 Identify technologies developed by humans to meet a human need and investigate the limitations of the technology and how it has improved quality of life.
2nd Grade Social Studies
2.2.4 Describe how people of different ages, cultural backgrounds and traditions contribute to the community and how all citizens can respect these differences. (Individuals, Society and Culture)
3rd Grade Science
3.2.6 Describe how the properties of earth materials make them useful to humans in different ways and describe ways that humans have altered these resources to meet their needs for survival.
3rd Grade Social Studies
3.2.5 Explain the importance of being a good citizen of the state and the nation. Identify people in the state who exhibit the characteristics of good citizenship.
4th Grade Science
4.2.4 Investigate earth materials that serve as natural resources and gather data to determine which are in limited supply.
4.2.5 Describe methods that humans currently use to extend the use of natural resources.
4.2.6 Describe ways in which humans have changed the natural environment that have been detrimental or beneficial.
4th Grade Social Studies
4.1.2 Identify and describe historic Native American Indian groups that lived in Indiana at the time of early European exploration, including ways these groups adapted to and interacted with the physical environment. (Individuals, Society and Culture)
Water Watchers Learn about the history of Indiana’s water and understand how easily pollution can contaminate our water supply. Students also will learn how relatively small our supply of fresh water is and why we need to protect it. Gr. 2-4
2nd Grade Science
2.2.3 Chart or graph weather observations such as cloud cover, cloud type, and type of precipitation on a daily basis over a period of weeks.
2.2.4 Ask questions about charted observations and graphed data. Identify the patterns and cycles of weather day-to-day as well as seasonal time scales in terms of temperature and rainfall/snowfall amounts.
2.2.5 Ask questions and design class investigations on the effect of the sun heating the surface of the earth.
3rd Grade Social Studies
3.3.10 Use a variety of information resources to identify regional environmental issues and examine the ways that people have tried to solve these problems.
3.3.11 Identify and describe the relationship between human systems and physical systems and the impact they have on each other.
4th Grade Science
4.2.2 Describe how wind, water and glacial ice shape and reshape earth’s land surface by eroding rock and soil in some areas and depositing them in other areas in a process that occurs over a long period of time.
4.2.6 Describe ways in which humans have changed the natural environment. Explain if these changes have been detrimental or beneficial.
4.3.4 Describe a way that a given plant or animal might adapt to a change arising from a human or non-human impact on its environment.
4th Grade Social Studies
4.3.5 Explain how glaciers shaped Indiana’s landscape and environment.
4.3.6 Describe Indiana’s landforms (lithosphere), water features (hydrosphere), and plants and animals (biosphere).
Wonderful Worms In their study of vermicomposting worms, students will assemble a model of a worm, learn about composting and use magnifiers or microscopes to examine live red wiggler worms. Gr. K-6
Kindergarten Science
K.3.1 Observe and draw physical features of common plants and animals.
K.3.2 Describe and compare living animals in terms of shape, texture of body covering, size, weight, color, and the way they move.
K.3.3. Describe and compare living plants in terms of growth, parts, shape, size, color, and texture.
Kindergarten Social Studies
K.3.7 Recommend ways that people can improve their environment at home, in school and in the neighborhood.
1st Grade Science
1.2.4 Observe over time the effect of organisms such as earthworms in the formation of soil from dead plants. Discuss the importance of earthworms in soil.
1.3.1 Classify living organisms according to variations in specific physical features, such as body coverings or appendages, and describe how those features may provide an advantage for survival in different environments.
1.3.2 Observe organisms closely over a period of time in different habitats, such as terrariums, aquariums, lawns, and trees. Draw and write about observation
1st Grade Social Studies
1.3.9 Give examples of natural resources found locally and describe how people in the school and community use these resources.
2nd Grade Science
2.3.1 Observing closely over a period of time, record in pictures and words the changes in plants and animals throughout their life cycles, including details of their body plan, structure and timing of growth, reproduction and death.
2.3.2 Compare and contrast details of body plan and structure within the life cycles of plants and animals.
3rd Grade Science
3.2.5 Describe natural materials and give examples of how they sustain the lives of plants and animals.
3.2.6 Describe how the properties of earth materials make them useful to humans in different ways and describe ways that humans have altered these resources to meet their needs for survival.
3rd Grade Social Studies
3.3.11 Identify and describe the relationship between human systems and physical systems and the impact they have on each other.
4th Grade Science
4.3.3 Design investigations to explore how organisms meet some of their needs by responding to stimuli from their environments.
4.3.4 Describe a way that a given plant or animal might adapt to a change arising from a human or non-human impact on its environment.
5th Grade Science
5.3.1 Observe and classify common Indiana organisms as producers, consumers, decomposers, predator and prey based on their relationships and interactions with other organisms in their ecosystem.
5.3.2 Investigate the action of different decomposers and compare the role they play in an ecosystem with that of producers and consumers.
6th Grade Science
6.3.5 Describe how all animals, including humans, meet their energy needs by consuming other organisms, breaking down their structures, and using the materials to grow and function.
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