| K | 4. Life Science | 2. Structure and Function of Living Systems | 1. Living things are diverse with many different observable characteristics. | 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. |
| 1 | 4. Life Science | 1. Structure and Function of Living Systems | 1. Living things are diverse with many different observable characteristics. | 1.4.1.1.1 | Describe and sort animals into groups in many ways, according to their physical characteristics and behaviors. |
| 2 | 4. Life Science | 2. Interdependence Among Living Systems | 1. Natural systems have many components that interact to maintain the system | 2.4.2.1.1 | Recognize that plants and animals need space, water, nutrients and air, and that they fulfill these needs in different ways. |
| 3 | 4. Life Science | 3. Evolution in Living Systems | 2. Offspring are generally similar to their parents but may have variations that can be advantageous or disadvantageous in a particular environment. | 3.4.3.2.2 | Give examples of differences among individuals that can sometimes give an individual an advantage in survival and reproduction. |
| 4 | 1. The Nature of Science and Engineering | 2. The Practice of Engineering | 1. Engineers design, create, and develop structures, processes, and systems that are intended to improve society and may make humans more productive. | 4.1.2.1.1 | Describe the positive and negative impacts that the designed world has on the natural world as more and more engineered products and services are created and used. |
