Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other Virginia Science sets

Scientific and Engineering Practices

  • 1.

    The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by1.1

    1. a.

      asking questions and defining problems1.1.a

      1. i.

        ask questions and make predictions based on observations1.1.a.i

      2. ii.

        identify a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new tool or improved object1.1.a.ii

    2. b.

      planning and carrying out investigations1.1.b

      1. i.

        with guidance, conduct investigations to produce data1.1.b.i

      2. ii.

        identify characteristics and properties of objects by observations1.1.b.ii

      3. iii.

        use tools to measure relative length, weight, volume, and temperature of common objects1.1.b.iii

    3. c.

      interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data1.1.c

      1. i.

        use and share pictures, drawings, and/or writings of observations1.1.c.i

      2. ii.

        describe patterns and relationships1.1.c.ii

      3. iii.

        classify and arrange objects based on a single physical characteristic or property1.1.c.iii

      4. iv.

        organize and represent various forms of data using tables, picture graphs, and object graphs1.1.c.iv

      5. v.

        read and interpret data displayed in tables, picture graphs, and object graphs, using the vocabulary more, less, fewer, greater than, less than, and equal to1.1.c.v

    4. d.

      constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations1.1.d

      1. i.

        make simple conclusions based on data or observations1.1.d.i

      2. ii.

        recognize unusual or unexpected results1.1.d.ii

    5. e.

      developing and using models1.1.e

      1. i.

        use physical models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes1.1.e.i

    6. f.

      obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information1.1.f

      1. i.

        communicate observations and data using simple graphs, pictures, drawings, numbers, speech and/or writing1.1.f.i

Force, Motion, and Energy

  • 2.

    The student will investigate and understand that objects can move in different ways. Key ideas include1.2

  • a.

    objects may have straight, circular, spinning, and back-and-forth motions; and1.2.a

  • b.

    objects may vibrate and produce sound.1.2.b

Matter

  • 3.

    The student will investigate and understand that objects are made from materials that can be described by their physical properties. Key ideas include1.3

  • a.

    objects are made of one or more materials with different physical properties and can be used for a variety of purposes;1.3.a

  • b.

    when a material is changed in size most physical properties remain the same; and1.3.b

  • c.

    the type and amount of material determine how much light can pass through an object.1.3.c

Living Systems and Processes

  • 4.

    The student will investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and functional parts that allow them to survive. Key ideas include1.4

  • a.

    plants need nutrients, air, water, light, and a place to grow;1.4.a

  • b.

    structures of plants perform specific functions; and1.4.b

  • c.

    plants can be classified based on a variety of characteristics.1.4.c

  • 5.

    The student will investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs that allow them to survive. Key ideas include1.5

  • a.

    animals need air, food, water, shelter, and space (habitat);1.5.a

  • b.

    animals have different physical characteristics that perform specific functions; and1.5.b

  • c.

    animals can be classified based on a variety of characteristics.1.5.c

Earth and Space Systems

  • 6.

    The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth. Key ideas include1.6

  • a.

    the sun is the source of energy and light that warms the Earth's land, air, and water; and1.6.a

  • b.

    the sun's relative position changes in the Earth's sky throughout the day.1.6.b

  • 7.

    The student will investigate and understand that there are weather and seasonal changes. Key ideas include1.7

  • a.

    changes in temperature, light, and precipitation occur over time;1.7.a

  • b.

    there are relationships between daily weather and the season; and1.7.b

  • c.

    changes in temperature, light, and precipitation affect plants and animals, including humans.1.7.c

Earth Resources

  • 8.

    The student will investigate and understand that natural resources can be used responsibly. Key ideas include1.8

  • a.

    most natural resources are limited;1.8.a

  • b.

    human actions can affect the availability of natural resources; and1.8.b

  • c.

    reducing, reusing, and recycling are ways to conserve natural resources.1.8.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2018
Where can I read the official document?
Virginia Science Standards of Learning

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