Describe how factors can cause objects, organisms, and systems to change or stay the same.
In Science, 1.5G defines what success looks like for Change & constancy—from core skills to real‑world use.
Standard 1.5G in Science helps students understand Change & constancy and apply knowledge with confidence.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.5G.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 1.5G.
Standard 1.5G describes the essential skills and understandings for Change & constancy 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 Change & constancy, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
