ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC STANDARDS The Our Water, Our Future program addresses the following Academic Standards. (Complete versions of the Academic Standards are available at http://www.ade.state.az.us.) SCIENCE STANDARDS SC04-SC1-01 Describe how natural events and human activities have positive and negative impacts on environments (e.g., fire, floods, pollution, dams). SC04-S4C-01 Describe ways various resources (e.g., air, water, plants, animals, soil) are utilized to meet the needs of a population. SC04-S4C-02 Differentiate renewable resources from nonrenewable resources. SC04-S4C-0 Analyze the effect that limited resources (e.g., natural gas, minerals) may have on an environment. SC04-S4C-04 Describe ways in which resources can be conserved (e.g., by reducing, reusing, recycling, finding substitutes). SC04-S6C-01 Identify the sources of water within an environment (e.g., ground water, surface water, atmospheric water, glaciers). SC04-S6C-02 Describe the distribution of water on the Earth s surface. MATHEMATICS STANDARDS M04-S1C1-01 Read whole numbers in contextual situations. M04-S1C1-02 Identify whole numbers in or out of order. M04-S1C1-0 Write whole numbers in or out of order. M04-S1C1-07 Compare two whole numbers. M04-S1C1-14 Use decimals in contextual situations. OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 6
MATHEMATICS STANDARDS CON T M04-S1C2-01 Add whole numbers. M05-S1C2-0 Multiply whole numbers. M05-S1C2-1 Multiply decimals. WRITING STANDARDS W04-S1C1-01, W05-S1C1-01 Generate ideas through a variety of activities (e.g., brainstorming, graphic organizer, drawing, writer s notebook, group discussion, printed material). W04-S1C1-02, W05-S1C1-02 Determine the purpose (e.g., to entertain, to inform, to communicate, to persuade) of an intended writing piece. W04-S1C1-0, W05-S1C1-0 Determine the intended audience of a writing piece. W04-S1C1-04, W05-S1C1-04 Use organizational strategies (e.g., graphic organizer, KWL chart, log) to plan writing. W04-S1C1-05, W05-S1C1-05 Maintain a record (e.g., list, pictures, journal, folder, notebook) of writing ideas. W04-S1C1-06, W05-S1C1-06 Use time-management strategies, when appropriate, to produce a writing product within a set time period. W04-S1C2-01, W05-S1C2-01 Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details. W04-S1C2-02, W05-S1C2-02 Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience. OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 7
W04-S1C-01, W05-S1C-01 Evaluate the draft for use of ideas and content, organization, voice, word choice, and sentence fluency. (See Strand 2) W04-S1C-02, W05-S1C-02 Add details to the draft to more effectively accomplish the purpose. W04-S1C-0, W05-S1C-0 Rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs to clarify the meaning of the draft. W04-S1C-04, W05-S1C-04 Use a combination of sentence structures (i.e., simple, compound) to improve sentence fluency in the draft. W04-S1C-05, W05-S1C-05 Modify word choice appropriate to the application in order to enhance the writing. W04-S1C-06, W05-S1C-06 Apply appropriate tools or strategies (e.g., peer review, checklists, rubrics) to refine the draft. W04-S1C-07, W05-S1C-07 Use resources and reference materials to select more precise vocabulary. W04-S1C4-01, W05-S1C4-01 Identify punctuation, spelling, and grammar and usage errors in the draft. (See Strand 2) W04-S1C4-02, W05-S1C4-02 Use resources (e.g., dictionary, word lists, spelling/grammar checkers) to correct conventions. W04-S1C4-0, W05-S1C4-0 Apply proofreading marks to indicate errors in conventions. W04-S1C4-04, W05-S1C4-04 Apply appropriate tools or strategies (e.g., peer review, checklists, rubrics) to edit the draft. W04-S1C5-01, W05-S1C5-01 Prepare writing in a format (e.g., oral presentation, manuscript, multimedia) appropriate to audience and purpose. OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 8
W04-S1C5-02, W05-S1C5-02 Share the writing with the intended audience. W04-S1C5-0, W05-S1C5-0 Use margins and spacing to enhance the final product. W04-S1C5-04, W05-S1C5-04 Write legibly. W04-S2C1-01, W05-S2C1-01 Express ideas that are clear and directly related to the topic. W04-S2C1-02, W05-S2C1-02 Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose. W04-S2C1-0, W05-S2C1-0 Use relevant details to provide adequate support for the ideas. W04-S2C2-01, W05-S2C2-01 Use a structure that fits the type of writing (e.g., letter format, narrative, lines of poetry). (See Strand ) W04-S2C2-02, W05-S2C2-02 Create a beginning that captures the reader s interest. W04-S2C2-0, W05-S2C2-0 Place details appropriately to support the main idea. W04-S2C2-04, W05-S2C2-04 Use a variety of transitional words that creates smooth connections between ideas. W04-S2C2-05, W05-S2C2-05 Create an ending that provides a sense of resolution or closure. W04-S2C2-06, W05-S2C2-06 Construct a paragraph that groups sentences around a topic. W04-S2C-01, W05-S2C-01 Show awareness of the audience through word choice and style. W04-S2C-02, W05-S2C-02 Convey a sense of originality, sincerity, liveliness, or humor appropriate to topic and type of writing. OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 9
W05-S2C-0 Use language appropriate for topic and purpose. W04-S2C4-01, W05-S2C4-01 Use a variety of specific and accurate words that effectively convey the intended message. W04-S2C4-02, W05-S2C4-02 Use descriptive words and phrases that energize the writing. W04-S2C4-0, W05-S2C4-0 Apply vocabulary and/or terminology appropriate to the type of writing. W04-S2C4-04 Use literal and figurative language in a variety of ways (e.g., imitating, creating new words, rhyming), although may be inconsistent or experimental. W05-S2C4-04 Use literal and figurative language where appropriate to purpose. W04-S2C5-01, W05-S2C5-01 Write simple and compound sentences. W04-S2C5-02, W05-S2C5-02 Write sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud. W04-S2C5-0, W05-S2C5-0 Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing. W04-S2C5-04, W05-S2C5-04 Use effective and natural dialogue when appropriate. W04-S2C6-01 Use capital letters for: a. proper nouns (i.e., names, days, months); b. titles; c. names of place; d. abbreviations; e. literary titles (i.e., book, story, poem). W05-S2C6-01 Use capital letters correctly for: a. proper nouns: place names, holidays, languages, historical events, organizations; b. literary titles (i.e., book, story, poem, play, song); c. titles; d. abbreviations; e. words used as names (e.g., Mother, Uncle Jim). OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 10
W04-S2C6-02, W05-S2C6-02 Punctuate endings of sentences using: a. periods; b. question marks; c. exclamation points. W04-S2C6-06, W05-S2C6-06 Use apostrophes to punctuate: a. contractions; b. singular possessive. W04-S2C6-07, W05-S2C6-07 Spell high-frequency words correctly. W04-S2C6-11, W05-S2C6-11 Use paragraph breaks to indicate an organizational structure. W04-SC1-02, W05-SC1-02 Write in a variety of expressive forms (e.g., poetry, skit) that may employ: a. figurative language; b. rhythm; c. dialogue; d. characterization; e. plot; f. appropriate format. READING STANDARDS R04-S1C5-01, R05-S1C5-01 Read from familiar prose and poetry with fluency and appropriate rhythm, pacing, intonation, and expression relevant to the text. R04-S2C1-09 Identify characteristics and structural elements (e.g., imagery, rhyme, verse, rhythm, meter) of poetry. R04-S2C1-10 Identify common forms of literature (e.g., poetry, novel, short story, biography, autobiography, drama) based upon their characteristics. R05-S2C1-08 Identify types of poetry (e.g., free verse, haiku, cinquain, limericks). OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 11
LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS LS-E Interpret and respond to questions and evaluate responses both as interviewer and interviewee. LS-E4 Predict, clarify, analyze and critique a speaker s information and point of view. SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS 1SS-E2 Describe the legacy and cultures of prehistoric American Indians in Arizona, including the impact of, and adaptations to geography. 1SS-E Describe Spanish and Mexican colonization and economic, social, and political interactions with the first inhabitants of Arizona. SS-E2 Describe the impact of interactions between people and the natural environment on the development of places and regions in Arizona, including how people have adapted to and modified the environment. ARTS STANDARDS 1AV-E1 Choose the most appropriate media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of one s own ideas and experiences. 1AV-E2 Demonstrate increasing technical ability and skill to complete visual arts assignments. Teacher Note: Pursuing the suggested Extension ideas at the end of Lessons 1- will allow you to address additional ADE standards in a variety of subject areas. OUR WATER, OUR FUTURE page 12