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Through observation, recognize that all plants and animals, including humans, need the basic necessities of air, water, food, and space.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 1
Body of Knowledge: Life Science
Idea: Level 1: Recall
Big Idea: Interdependence -

A. Plants and animals, including humans, interact with and depend upon each other and their environment to satisfy their basic needs.

B. Both human activities and natural events can have major impacts on the environment.

C. Energy flows from the sun through producers to consumers.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 1: Recall - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5020020: Science Grade One (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7720020: Access Science Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
5020080: STEM Lab Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SC.1.L.17.In.1: Observe and recognize that plants and animals need water and food.
SC.1.L.17.Su.1: Observe and recognize that plants and animals need water.
SC.1.L.17.Pa.1: Observe and recognize that people need water.

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