Observe and give examples of practical uses for rocks, soil, and water.
Teachers can use K.11 to sequence instruction on Uses of earth materials and monitor progress toward mastery.
Aligned tasks under K.11 balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Uses of earth materials.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.11.
Standard K.11 describes the essential skills and understandings for Uses of earth materials in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
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.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to K.11.
