Living Systems

2.5       The student will investigate and understand that living things are part of a system. Key concepts include

a)      living organisms are interdependent with their living and nonliving surroundings; and

b)      habitats change over time due to many influences.

Reading and Writing

2.5       The student will use meaning clues and language structure when reading.

a)      Use information in the story to read words.

b)      Use knowledge of sentence structure.

c)      Use knowledge of story structure and sequence.

2.7       The student will read fiction and nonfiction, using a variety of strategies independently.

a)      Preview the selection by using pictures, diagrams, titles, and headings.

b)      Set purpose for reading.

2.12     The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

a)      Recognize and use complete sentences.

b)      Capitalize all proper nouns and the word I.

Technology Competencies:

C/T5.2    The student will develop basic technology skills.

          *  Develop a basic technology vocabulary that includes

             cursor, software, memory, disk drive, hard drive, and CD-

             ROM.

          *  Select and use technology appropriate to tasks.

          *  Develop basic keyboarding skills.

          *  Operate peripheral devices.

          *  Apply technologies to strategies for problem solving and

             critical thinking.

C/T5.3    The student will process, store, retrieve, and transmit

          electronic information.

          *  Use local and wide-area networks and modem-delivered

             services to access information from electronic

             databases.