Learning About Your Environment Standards

Minnesota
SubjectGradeBroad Standard ReferenceStandard CodeStandard NameStandard
English Language Arts3Reading 3.1.5.3--Apply knowledge of text structure to understand and evaluate a wide variety of complex literary and informational texts. Interpret the ideas/information conveyed through illustrations, graphics and other audiovisual elements in text.
English Language Arts5Reading 5.1.4.1--Read critically to comprehend, interpret and analyze themes and central ideas in complex literary and informational texts. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is developed or conveyed through specific details.
Science4Earth and Space Science4.2.1.2--Students will be able to read and interpret multiple sources to obtain information, evaluate the merit and validity of claims and design solutions, and communicate information, ideas, and evidence in a variety of formats. Read and comprehend grade appropriate complex texts and/or other reliable media to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.
Science6Earth and Human Activity6.3.2.1--Students will be able to apply scientific principles and empirical evidence (primary or secondary) to explain the causes of phenomena or identify weaknesses in explanations developed by the students or others. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment.