Use appropriate tools (e.g., hand lens, windsock, simple measuring items, magnets) to observe, measure, test, and compare.
Aligned tasks under 1.1D balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Use science tools.
Standard 1.1D in Science helps students understand Use science tools and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.1D.
Standard 1.1D describes the essential skills and understandings for Use science tools in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Use science tools, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.1D.
