Compare properties of ponds, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc., including color, clarity, size, shape, and freshwater vs saltwater.
TEKS 1.10C bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Properties of water bodies coherent across the year.
Aligned tasks under 1.10C balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Properties of water bodies.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.10C.
Standard 1.10C describes the essential skills and understandings for Properties of water bodies in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.10C.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.10C.
