Observe and identify the dependence of animals on air, water, food, space, and shelter.
In Science, K.12B defines what success looks like for Basic needs: animals—from core skills to real‑world use.
For Grade K, this standard focuses on Basic needs: animals and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to K.12B.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.12B.
Standard K.12B describes the essential skills and understandings for Basic needs: animals 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 Basic needs: animals, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
