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1.1 Unifying Concepts and Processes
1.1.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization.	Primary Science of Energy - Student Guide Primary Science of Energy - Teacher Guide Primary Energy Stories and More* Energy Fair Building Buddies* Today In Energy* Primary Energy Flip Book & Activities* Primary Energy Infobook* Primary Energy Infobook Activities* Wind is Energy
1.1.2	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation.
1.1.3	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement.
1.1.4	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of form and function.

1.2 Science as Inquiry
1.2.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry.	Primary Science of Energy - Student Guide Primary Science of Energy - Teacher Guide Energy Fair Wind is Energy

1.3 Physical Science
1.3.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of materials.	Mouse House Surprise Primary Energy Flip Book & Activities* Primary Energy Stories and More* Trash Flip Book*

1.5 Earth and Science Space
1.5.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop and understanding of the characteristics of earth materials.	Mouse House Surprise Primary Energy Flip Book & Activities* Primary Energy Stories and More* This Mine of Mine* The Sun and Its Energy - Teacher Guide Wind is Energy
1.5.2	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
1.5.3	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of the changes in the earth and sky.

1.6 Science and Technology
1.6.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of technological design.	Mouse House Surprise Primary Energy Flip Book & Activities* Primary Energy Stories and More* Building Buddies* The Sun and Its Energy - Teacher Guide Wind is Energy
1.6.2	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of science and technology.

1.7 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
1.7.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of resources.	My Book About Staying Safe Around Electricity Mouse House Surprise Primary Energy Flip Book & Activities* Primary Energy Stories and More* Today in Energy* Building Buddies* Trash Flip Book* Wind is Energy

1.8 History and Nature of Science
1.8.1	By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of science as a human endeavor.	Primary Energy Flip Book & Activities* Primary Energy Stories and More*
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