Describe and record examples of interactions and dependence between living and nonliving components in terrariums or aquariums.
With 1.12B, Grade 1 students practice Interactions & dependence in multiple representations and contexts.
Aligned tasks under 1.12B balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Interactions & dependence.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.12B.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Interactions & dependence, 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 1.12B.
Standard 1.12B describes the essential skills and understandings for Interactions & dependence in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
