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Science and Technology/Engineering | Grade : K

Discipline - Earth and Space Sciences

Core Idea - Earth and Human Activity

[K.ESS.3.3] - Communicate solutions to reduce the amount of natural resources an individual uses. Clarification Statement: Examples of solutions could include reusing paper to reduce the number of trees cut down and recycling cans and bottles to reduce the amount of plastic or metal used.

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Predecessor Standards:

  • PreK.ESS.3.2
    Observe and discuss the impact of people’s activities on the local environment.

Successor Standards:

  • 4.ESS.3.1
    Obtain information to describe that energy and fuels humans use are derived from natural resources and that some energy and fuel sources are renewable and some are not. Clarification Statements: Examples of renewable energy resources could include wind energy, water behind dams, tides, and sunlight. Non-renewable energy resources are fossil fuels and nuclear materials.
  • 5.ESS.3.1
    Obtain and combine information about ways communities reduce human impact on the Earth’s resources and environment by changing an agricultural, industrial, or community practice or process. Clarification Statement: Examples of changed practices or processes include treating sewage, reducing the amounts of materials used, capturing polluting emissions from factories or power plants, and preventing runoff from agricultural activities. State Assessment Boundary: Climate change or social science aspects of practices such as regulation or policy are not expected in state assessment.

Same Level Standards:

  • SL.K.5
    Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
  • SL.K.6
    Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.