Identify and describe how plants, animals, and humans use rocks, soil, and water.
For Grade 1, this standard focuses on Uses of earth materials and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
In Science, 1.11A defines what success looks like for Uses of earth materials—from core skills to real‑world use.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.11A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Uses of earth materials, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.11A.
Standard 1.11A describes the essential skills and understandings for Uses of earth materials in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
