| NV 1 |
x |
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Investigate
and describe how objects move. |
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x |
x |
| NV 2 |
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x |
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Observe
and describe objects moving at different speeds. |
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x |
x |
| NV 3 |
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x |
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Assemble,
take apart, and reassemble constructions using interlocking
blocks, erector sets, and the like |
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x |
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x |
x |
| NV 4 |
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x |
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Apply
unbalanced forces (a push or pull) to cause objects to
change their motion (e.g., speed, direction or both).
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x |
x |
x |
| NV 5 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe the ways that different objects may balance
or topple in various situations. |
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x |
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x |
| NV 6 |
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x |
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Manipulate
hammers and nails, screwdrivers and screws, scissors,
and other simple tools. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 7 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe balance points of different objects. |
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x |
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| NV 8 |
x |
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Observe
and describe how objects behave when placed in water |
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x |
x |
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x |
| NV 9 |
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x |
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Observe
and describe how magnets can be used to make objects move
without being touched. |
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x |
x |
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| NV 10 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how objects can sink or float in water. |
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x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 11 |
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x |
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Describe
objects in terms of their observable properties (e.g.,
state of matter, size, shape, color, texture). |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 12 |
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x |
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Put
small objects together to form bigger objects. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 13 |
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x |
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Describe
objects in terms of their observable properties (e.g.,
state of matter, size, shape, color, texture). |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 14 |
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x |
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Sort
and classify objects according to observable properties
(e.g., size, weight, shape, color). |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 15 |
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x |
Investigate
and describe properties of materials when they are combined
(mixtures). |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 16 |
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x |
Observe
and describe that different objects and materials
may be composed of parts that are too small to be
seen without magnification. |
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x |
x |
x |
| NV 17 |
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x |
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Observe
and describe materials in different states (i.e. solids
and liquids). |
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x |
x |
x |
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| NV 18 |
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x |
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Describe
an object as hot or cold. |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 19 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how objects can change state (e.g., melting
ice cube). |
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x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 20 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how sound can be produced by vibrating objects
and how it has different properties (e.g., high-low, soft-loud). |
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x |
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x |
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x |
| NV 21 |
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x |
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Describe
how hot or cold an object is by expressing its temperature. |
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x |
x |
x |
| NV 22 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how solid ice can melt and liquid water will
disappear if allowed to stand in an open container. |
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x |
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x |
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| NV 23 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how circuits can produce light, heat, sound,
and magnetic effects. |
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x |
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| NV 24 |
x |
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Observe
and describe animal attributes. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 25 |
x |
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Compare
and contrast how humans and animals use their senses. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 26 |
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x |
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Observe
and describe plant attributes. |
x |
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x |
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| NV 27 |
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x |
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Use
the five senses to investigate the natural world. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 28 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how living things grow and change. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 29 |
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x |
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Distinguish
living from non-living things using established criteria.
|
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x |
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x |
| NV 30 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how plants and animals have life cycles and
require food, water, air, and space. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 31 |
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x |
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Investigate,
compare, and contrast identifiable characteristics of
plants and animals. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
| NV 32 |
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x |
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Investigate
and describe how plants and animals require certain conditions
to survive. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 33 |
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x |
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Investigate,
compare, and contrast identifiable structures of plants
and animals. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 34 |
|
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x |
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Explain
that some diseases are caused by germs and some are not;
diseases caused by germs may be spread by people who have
them. |
x |
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| NV 35 |
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|
x |
|
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Investigate
and describe how various living things behave differently
under diverse conditions. |
x |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
| NV 36 |
|
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|
x |
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Explain
that if germs are able to get inside one's body,
they may keep it from working properly. |
x |
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x |
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| NV 37 |
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|
x |
|
Investigate
and describe the behavior of individual organisms when
influenced by internal cues (e.g. hunger) and by external
cues (e.g. environment). |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 38 |
x |
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Observe
and describe how animals have offspring that are the same
kind of animal. |
|
|
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 39 |
x |
|
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|
Sort
animals by observable characteristics. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 40 |
|
x |
|
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Investigate
and describe how particular plants have seeds that produce
the same kind of plant. |
x |
|
|
x |
|
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| NV 41 |
|
x |
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|
|
Sort
plants by observable characteristics. |
|
|
|
x |
|
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| NV 42 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Investigate
and describe how particular animals have offspring that
are the same kind of animal. |
|
|
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 43 |
|
|
x |
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|
|
Investigate
and describe how some living things look alike and others
do not. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 44 |
|
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|
x |
|
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Investigate
and describe how offspring may resemble parents and siblings
may resemble each other. |
|
|
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x |
|
x |
| NV 45 |
|
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|
x |
|
Investigate
and describe how some living things are alike in
their appearance and behaviors; others are not. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 46 |
|
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|
|
x |
|
Observe
and describe variations among individuals within the human
population. |
|
|
x |
x |
|
x |
| NV 47 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Explain
that many different kinds of living things exist on Earth.
|
|
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|
x |
|
x |
| NV 48 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Explain
how particular features of plants and animals help them
live in different kinds of places. |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
| NV 49 |
|
|
x |
|
|
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Describe
that rocks come in many sizes and shapes and have interesting
textures, colors, and patterns. |
|
|
x |
|
x |
x |
| NV 50 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Investigate
and describe how the Earth is composed of different kinds
of materials (e.g., rocks and soils, water, and the atmosphere). |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
| NV 51 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Describe
how the Earth is composed of different landforms. |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
| NV 52 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Investigate
and describe how the Earth is nearly spherical and covered
with more water than land. |
|
|
|
x |
x |
|
| NV 53 |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
Investigate,
compare, and contrast the properties of rocks and minerals
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
|
| NV 54 |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
Compare
and contrast the location of landforms. |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
| NV 55 |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
Investigate
and describe the composition of different soils. |
|
|
|
|
x |
x |
| NV 56 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Describe
that directions on the Earth can be represented by north,
south, east, and west. |
|
|
|
|
x |
|
| NV 57 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Locate
the state of Nevada on a national map and their own city
on a Nevada state map. |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 58 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Investigate
and describe how changes happen to many things (e.g.,
weather). |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| NV 59 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Investigate and describe how some changes are so slow
(e.g., seasons) or so fast (e.g., lightening strikes)
that they are hard to see. |
|
|
|
x |
x |
x |
| NV 60 |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Observe
and record weather from day to day. |
|
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