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NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--
• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• Understandings about scientific inquiry
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should
develop an understanding
• Properties and changes of properties in matter
NS.5-8.3 Life Science
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should
develop understanding
• Structure and function in living systems
• Reproduction and heredity
• Regulation and behavior
• Populations and ecosystems
• Diversity and adaptations of organisms
NS.5-8.4 Earth and Space Science
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should
develop an understanding
• Structure of the earth system
• Earth's history
• Earth in the solar system
NS.5-8.5 Science and Technology
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--
• Understandings about science and technology
NS.5-8.6 Personal and Social Perspectives
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding
• Populations, resources, and environments
• Natural hazards
• Risks and benefits
• Science and technology in society
NS.5-8.7 History and Nature of Science
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of
Science as a human endeavor
• Nature of science
• History of science
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NSS.G.K-12.1 The World in Spatial Terms
As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should
• Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.
• Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.
• Understand how to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.
NSS.G.K-12.2 Places and Regions
As a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should
• Understand the physical and human characteristics of places.
• Understand that people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity.
• Understand how culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions.
NSS.G.K-12.3 Physical Systems
As a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should
• Understand the physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.
• Understand the characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface.
NSS.G.K-12.5 Environment and Society
As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should
• Understand how human actions modify the physical environment.
• Understand how physical systems affect human systems.
• Understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution,
and importance of resources.
NSS.G.K-12.6 The Uses of Geography
As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should
• Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.
• Understand how to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
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NL-ENG.K-12.1 Reading for Perspective
Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
NL-ENG.K-12.3 Evaluation Strategies
Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).
NL-ENG.K-12.4 Communication Skills
Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NL-ENG.K-12.5 Communication Strategy
Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
NL-ENG.K-12.6 Applying Knowledge
Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
NL-ENG.K-12.7 Evaluating Data
Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
NL-ENG.K-12.8 Developing Research Skills
Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
NL-ENG.K-12.9 Multicultural Understanding
Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.
NL-ENG.K-12.10 Applying Non-English Perspectives
Students whose first language is not English make use of their first language to develop competency in the English language arts and to develop understanding of content across the curriculum.
NL-ENG.K-12.11 Participating in Society
Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.
NL-ENG.K-12.12 Applying Language Skills
Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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NT.K-12.1 Basic Operations and Concepts
• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NT.K-12.2 Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
• Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal
issues related to technology.
• Students practice responsible use of technology systems,
information, and software.
• Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NT.K-12.3 Technology Productivity Tools
• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
NT.K-12.4 Technology Communication Tools
• Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
• Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
NT.K-12.5 Technology Research Tools
• Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
• Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
• Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological
innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
NT.K-12.6 Technology Problem-Solving and Decision
Making Tools
• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making
informed decisions.
• Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
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