SD Content Standards Correlation: K-5

• Mathematics      

• Science      

• Language Arts      

• Social Studies      

• Fine Arts

MATHEMATICS
K-5 

Goal 3 – MEASUREMENT Students will apply systems of measurement and use appropriate measurement tools to describe and analyze the world around them. 

Indicator 1: Use various units of measure within a system of measurement. 

Grade Level Standards

Kindergarten

3. explore length, weight, and volume of objects using standard and non-standard units.

First Grade

2. use specific units of measure to explore length, weight, volume, and temperature.

Second Grade

4. select an appropriate standard or non-standard unit to measure various objects and substances.

Third Grade

4. explore unit relationships within a system of measurement, e.g., four quarts = a gallon.

Fourth Grade

3. select and use the most appropriate units for given measurement situations.

Fifth Grade

3. use and convert measurement units, e.g., inches to feet.

Indicator 2: Apply measurement concepts in practical applications. 

Grade Level Standards

Kindergarten

1. explore various tools used in measurement.

First Grade

2. read scales of length, weight, and temperature for measurement.

3. observe and record temperatures taken at various times.

Second Grade

2. record and compare various measurement situations, e.g., temperature to the nearest degree, precipitation to the nearest inch.

Third Grade

2. measure and compare objects using measurable attributes.

Fourth Grade

1. use scales of length, temperature, volume, and weight for problem solving.

4. develop strategies to make measurement estimates.

Goal 6 - STATISTICS & PROBABILITY Students will apply statistical methods to analyze data and explore probability for making decisions and predictions.  

Indicator 1: Use various statistical models to gather data, study problems, and draw conclusions. 

Grade Level Standards 

Kindergarten

1. describe ways to sort and/or group given sets of objects or data.
2.  collect and record information using tallies, picture graphs, or other strategies.

First Grade

1. gather and record data from various sources or situations including surveys and simple experiments.

3. describe represented data in terms of most often, least often, and range.

Second Grade

2. identify features of data sets, e.g., range, median, and mode

4. form questions about and generate explanations of data given in tables and graphs.

Third Grade

1. represent data in line plots, bar graphs, tables, or tally charts using appropriate form and scales for the data.

2. determine range and mode(s) of sets of data.

3. ask and answer relevant questions from data represented in charts, tables, and graphs.

Fourth Grade

1. use appropriate scales to represent data in various forms.

2. interpret and analyze data from graphical representations and draw justifiable conclusions.

3. use mode, mean, median, and range to describe results and support predictions.

Fifth Grade

1. collect, organize, and display data in a variety of forms.

3. analyze data to determine the appropriate uses of the measures of central tendency.

4. compare data sets of different sizes to determine reliability

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Science
K-5 

Goal 1 - NATURE OF SCIENCE Students will explore, evaluate, and communicate personal and scientific investigations to understand the nature of science.  

Indicator 1: Understand the nature, values, and application of scientific knowledge. 

Grade Level Standards 

Kindergarten

2. observe and ask questions about the world around them. (example: Where does rain come from?)

3. show an interest in and willingness to investigate unfamiliar objects and events.

First Grade

2. ask questions and explore the world around them.

3. use investigations in science to produce knowledge.

Second Grade

1. understand that scientific inquiry has produced much knowledge about the world and that much is still unknown.

3. use investigations in science to answer different questions.

Third Grade

1. explore characteristics of scientific ways of thinking.

2. understand that science involves asking and answering questions and comparing the results to what is already known.

3. describe scientific contributions made by people worldwide.

Fourth Grade

1. use investigations in science to serve different purposes. (example: verifying previous results)

2. identify characteristics of scientific ways of thinking.

4. explore the scientific process as identifying a problem, developing a hypothesis, experimenting, collecting data, drawing conclusions.

Fifth Grade

1. use investigations in science to serve different purposes. (example: comparing results)

2. identify and model characteristics of scientific thinking.

3. explain how scientific theory, hypothesis generation, and experimentation are interrelated.

Indicator 2: Demonstrate understanding and use a variety of processes for scientific investigations. 

Grade Level Standards

Kindergarten

1. use their senses and simple instruments to make observations. (example: magnifying glasses, balance scales)

2. safely conduct simple experiments to answer questions.

3. use non-standard units of measurement to compare objects.

4. use scientific thinking skills. (example: observing, communicating, and comparing)

First Grade

1. enhance observations by using senses and simple instruments to identify differences in properties.

2. measure length, mass, and volume using nonstandard and standard units when appropriate.

3. conduct simple experiments safely to answer questions about familiar objects and events.

4. use scientific thinking skills. (example: observing, communicating, classifying, comparing)

Second Grade

1. repeat observations of investigations to improve accuracy.
2. measure length, volume, mass and temperature in appropriate units.
3. make predictions based on observations rather than random guesses.
4. conduct simple experiments safely to answer questions.
5. recognize unexpected or unusual quantitative data.
6. use scientific thinking skills.

Third Grade

1. make specific predictions and observations concerning a situation or phenomenon.

2. gather, chart, and graph data.

3. use appropriate standard and metric measures to collect, record, and report data.

4. communicate results of scientific experiments.

5. recognize variables in the outcome of events.

6. use appropriate scientific equipment for investigations.

7. use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

Fourth Grade

1. develop questions to formulate hypotheses and use data to make predictions.

2. make distinctions among predictions, observations, and conclusions.

3. use appropriate standard and metric measures to collect, record, and report data in graphical representations.

4. recognize numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results.

5. recognize the effect of manipulated variables on the outcomes of events.

6. use appropriate scientific equipment for investigations.

7. use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

Fifth Grade

1. formulate hypotheses based on cause and effect relationships and use observed patterns to make predictions.

2. make predictions, utilize observations, and draw conclusions.

3. define variables that must be held constant in a specific experimental situation.

4. collect, record and report data using the appropriate graphical representation. (example: graphs, charts, and diagrams)

5. recognize numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results.

6. use appropriate scientific equipment for investigations.

7. use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

Goal 4 - EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE Students will analyze the composition, formative processes, and history of the universe, solar system and Earth.  

Indicator 1: Analyze the various structures and processes of the Earth system. 

Grade Level Standards

Kindergarten

4. describe simple Earth patterns in daily life. (example: weather observations)

First Grade

3. describe the relationship of seasonal changes and weather to the activities and life processes of plants and animals.

Second Grade

2. describe the uses and importance of measuring and recording weather data.

Third Grade

4. describe sequences of natural events. (example: day and night, seasonal changes, phases of the moon)

5. describe the water cycle and its relationship to life on Earth. (example: origin of energy that drives the water cycle, and water supplies, water conservation)

Fourth Grade

3. describe how weather conditions and phenomena occur and can be predicted.

4. describe the causes for Earth’s seasons.

6. explain the use of weather instruments in predicting and recording weather.

7. identify the positive and negative impact of weather on the environment.

Fifth Grade

5. differentiate between weather and climate.

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COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE ARTS
K-5 

Goal 1 – READING Students will read at increasing levels of complexity for a variety of purposes.  

Indicator 3: Students will interpret and respond to a diversity of works representative of a variety of cultures and time periods. 

Grade Level Standards 

Kindergarten

4. recognize similarities in stories written by the same author, e.g., Eric Carle.

 First Grade

4. identify similarities and differences in stories written by the same author, e.g., Robert Munsch.

Second Grade

4. compare/contrast stories and poems by different authors.

Third Grade

3. read from a variety of fictional and nonfictional works, e.g., Caldecott books, writing samples of local and regional authors.

Fourth Grade

1. compare tales from different cultures

Fifth Grade

4. critique and compare literary selections for a variety of elements/purposes.

Indicator 4: Students will access, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of sources. 

Grade Level Standards 

Kindergarten

1. identify everyday print materials that provide information, e.g., labels, newspapers.

2. distinguish between "make believe" and "real" in print materials.

3. identify the main idea in simple print materials.

4. identify appropriate sources to answer specific questions, e.g. weather forecast, calendars.

First Grade

1. explain the difference between fantasy and reality in print materials.

2. restate the main idea of simple expository information.

3. use appropriate sources to locate specific types of information, e.g., calendar, newspaper, encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas).

Second Grade

1. identify resources which provide factual information.

4. locate and paraphrase information within text to answer questions.

Third Grade

2. use reference tools to locate information, e.g., dictionaries, maps and globes, encyclopedias, periodicals, Internet.

3. understand commonly used technical terms in informational text.

4. compare information on the same topic found in several expository selections.

Fourth Grade

2. use reference tools to manage information, e.g., maps and globes, software/CD ROM, video materials, Internet.

3. evaluate new information and hypotheses by testing against known information and ideas.

4. make inferences about the validity of text after reading several passages or articles on the same topic.

Fifth Grade

2. use reference tools to retrieve and manage information, e.g., interactive software, CD ROM, video materials, Internet.

3. draw inferences, conclusions, or generalizations about text and support them with textual evidence and experience.

4. compare information about one topic found in different selections or texts.

Goal 2 – WRITING Students will write effectively for different audiences and specific purposes.

Indicator 2: Students will use appropriate style, organization, and form in technical, transactional, creative, and personal writing. 

Grade Level Standards

Kindergarten

1. write using left to right, top to bottom progression.

3. use pictures and words to tell a story.

4. use the writing process to generate stories about personal experiences, e.g., a family trip.

First Grade

1. write brief narratives describing personal experience.

2. identify the difference between reports and stories.

3. use pictures and text to tell a story.

Second Grade

1. use the writing process to generate various forms of writing, e.g., notes, letters, stories.

3. write for various audiences, e.g., self, classmates, family, school.

4. write to accomplish different purposes, e.g., share, inform, invite.

Third Grade

2. compose written work which has appropriate organization and focus, i.e., topic and supporting sentences.

3. write to share information or inform a specific audience.

Fourth Grade

1. determine appropriate style and format for published work.

2. write reports which address key questions, issues, or situations.

3. use and cite simple references in written text.

4. select a focus, organization, and point-of-view which reflect writing purpose.

Fifth Grade

1. create various examples of expressive writing, e.g., narratives which present ideas, details, imagination.

3. generate various autobiographical writings which include single incidents of interest or importance.

4. write specific expository texts which speculate on the cause and effect of various situations.

5. write to inform, to entertain, or to provide explanations to specific audiences.

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SOCIAL STUDIES
K-5 

Goal 2 – GEOGRAPHY

Students will understand the interrelationships of people, places, and the environment.  

Indicator 1: Analyze information from geographic representation, tools, and technology to define location, place and region. 

Grade Level Standards

Kindergarten

2. use a map and map symbols to recognize directions, continents, and poles.

3. use map symbols to recognize land, water, roads, and cities.

4. locate areas referenced in historically based legends and stories.

First Grade

1. construct a simple map using a map key and symbols.

2. use the globe to identify cardinal directions, the four oceans, the United States, South Dakota, and the local community.

Second Grade

3. will use a map to identify the four directions on a compass rose; interpret the symbols of a map key/legend

4. recognize that location can be found through the use of map grids.

Third Grade

2. use grid systems to locate communities.

3. construct a map using map key and symbols, map scale, title, compass rose including intermediate directions, and boundaries.

4. construct and label a landform map of the United States, including the five mountain ranges, bordering oceans and the Gulf of Mexico, major rivers, and the Great Lakes.

Fourth Grade

2. define regions as categorized by geographic location.

3. use appropriate maps for a specific purpose, including elevation, land use-resource, road maps and mileage tables, time zones, and migration/movement patterns.

4. recognize that longitude and latitude constitute a map grid used in absolute locations.

Fifth Grade

1. apply longitude and latitude to find absolute locations on a map.

2. determine the purpose of and use appropriate maps, including relief, product, road maps and mileage tables, time zones, migration/movement patterns, population, and historical.

3. compare maps of different scales.

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FINE ARTS
K-5 

Goal - VISUAL ARTS STANDARDS 

Standard 2: Students will understand the media, techniques and processes used in the production of visual arts. 

Grade Level Benchmarks

Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

1.  Recognize various media and materials which may be used in artwork.
2. Experiment with selected techniques' to improve the presentation of artwork.
3. Understand various art elements can produce different visual effects.

Third and Fourth Grade

1. Explore various media and processes used in the production of visual arts.
2. Understand selected techniques which give artwork detail.
3. Choose appropriate elements and principles to solve visual arts problems.

Fifth Grade

1. Describe the various media and processes used to create a variety of art forms.
2. Describe various techniques which give artwork definition and detail.
3. Apply appropriate compositional elements and organizational principles to solve specific visual arts problems.

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