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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
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MS-LS2-5 Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
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2-LS2-2 Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
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ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
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K-ESS3-3 Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
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ETS1: Engineering Design
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K-2-ETS1-1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
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HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCSS.ELA)
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Writing (K-12)
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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Speaking & Listening (K-12)
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
National Core Arts Standards
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Visual Arts: Standard 2 - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
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VA:Cr2.3.Ka Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.
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VA:Cr2.1.1a Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.
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VA:Cr2.3.2a Repurpose objects to make something new.
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VA:Cr2.1.4a Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
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Visual Arts: Standard 1 - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
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VA:Cr1.1.1a Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
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VA:Cr1.2.2a Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
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Dance: Standard 1 - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
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DA:Cr1.1.2a Explore movement inspired by a variety of stimuli (for example, music/sound, text, objects, images, symbols, observed dance, experiences) and suggest additional sources for movement ideas.
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Music: Standard 1 - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
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MU:Cr1.1.2a Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas for a specific purpose.
National Health Education Standards
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Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
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5.5.5 Choose a healthy option when making a decision.
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
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7.2.1 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health.