Dinosaurs and Fossils Exploration Academic Standards

1.1.1.1.2
Recognize that describing things as accurately as possible is important in science because it enables people to compare their observations with those of others.
Grade: 1
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

1.1.1.1.1
When asked "How do You Know?", students support their answer with observations. For example: Use observations to tell why a squirrel is a living thing.
Grade: 1
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

1.1.3.2.1
Recognize that tools are used by people, including scientists and engineers, to gather information and solve problems. For example: Magnifier, snowplow, calculator.
Grade: 1
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

2.1.1.2.1
Raise questions about the natural world and seek answers by making careful observations, noting what happens when you interact with an object, and sharing the answers with others.
Grade: 2
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

1.4.1.1.1
Describe and sort animals into groups in many ways, according to their physical characteristics and behaviors.
Grade: 1
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

0.1.1.2.1
Use observations to develop an accurate description of a natural phenomenon and compare one's observations and descriptions with those of others.
Grade: K
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

0.4.1.1.1
Observe and compare plants and animals.
Grade: K
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

0.4.1.1.2
Identify the external parts of a variety of plants and animals including humans. For example: Heads, legs, eyes and ears on humans and animals, flowers, stems and roots on many plants.
Grade: K
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

0.4.2.1.1
Observe a natural system or its model, and identify living and nonliving components in that system. For example: A wetland, prairie, garden or aquarium
Grade: K
Strand: 4. Life Science
Subject: Science

3.1.1.1.1
Provide evidence to support claims, other than saying "Everyone knows that," or "I just know," and question such reasons when given by others.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

3.1.1.2.3
Maintain a record of observations, procedures and explanations, being careful to distinguish between actual observations and ideas about what was observed. For example: Make a chart comparing observations about the structures of plants and animals.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

3.1.3.4.1
Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.
Grade: 3
Strand: 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
Subject: Science

2.2.1.1.1
Describe objects in terms of color, size, shape, weight, texture, flexibility, strength and the types of materials in the object.
Grade: 2
Strand: 2. Physical Science
Subject: Science