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Grade 1

• Investigate and compare the physical characteristics of a variety of plants and animals, including insects
• Investigate characteristics of parts of the human body, including the five sense organs, and explain how those characteristics help humans - AND WORMS 
• Identify what living things provide for other living things
• How things plants and animals use to meet their needs are changed by their use and returned to the environment
• Investigate and describe the ways in which animals adapt to their environment
• Showing care and respect for the environment 

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Grade 2

• Observe and compare physical characteristics and behavioral characteristics of a variety of animals including insects
• Identify the five senses and describe how each functions
• Investigate and describe the life cycle of various animals 
• Observe and compare changes in the appearance and activity of animals as they go through a life cycle



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Grade 3

• Assess the impact of soils on society and the environment, and suggest ways in which humans can enhance positive and/or lessen or prevent harmful effects.
• Identify various strategies used to maintain and improve soil health