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Amphibians

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
7Describe ways that human activities can change the populations and communities in an ecosystem.7.4.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Animal Signs

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
4Measure temperature, volume, weight and length using appropriate tools and units.4.2.1.1.1
7Compare and contrast the roles of organisms within the following relationships: predator/prey, parasite/host, and producer/consumer/decomposer.7.4.2.1.2
7Recognize that producers use the energy from sunlight to make sugars from carbon dioxide and water through a process called photosynthesis. This food can be used immediately, stored for later use, or used by other organisms.7.4.2.2.1
7Describe the roles and relationships among producers, consumers, and decomposers in changing energy from one form to another in a food web within an ecosystem.7.4.2.2.2
7Explain that the total amount of matter in an ecosystem remains the same as it is transferred between organisms and their physical environment, even though its form and location change.7.4.2.2.3
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Archery

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Identify the force that starts something moving or changes its speed or direction of motion.5.2.2.1.2
5Demonstrate that a greater force on an object can produce a greater change in motion.5.2.2.1.3
8Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering, and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different times in history.8.1.3.2.1
8Understand that scientific knowledge is always changing as new technologies and information enhance observations and analysis of data.8.1.3.3.2
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
8Provide examples of how diverse cultures, including natives from all of the Americas, have contributed scientific and mathematical ideas and technological inventions.8.1.3.3.3
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.6.5.7.7
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will manipulate objects with accuracy and speed.5.1.1
5Students will develop specialized movement skills.5.1.2
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will celebrate personal and/or peer successes and achievements.5.6.2
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will demonstrate increasing competence in more specialized skills.6.1.2
6Students will apply rules, procedures and etiquette, which exhibit good sportsmanship.6.5.1
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities.6.6.4
6Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.6.6.5
7Students will recognize general characteristics of movement that can be applied to specific settings.7.2.1
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
7Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.7.6.4
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities.8.3.4
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will recognize the importance of physical activity as a tool for displaying socially acceptable behaviors.8.6.2
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Beginning Orienteering

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2009)Code
8 Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different times in history. 8.1.3.2.1
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meaning. 6.5.4.4
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings5.4.4
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings6.4.1
6Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.6.5.3
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities6.6.4
7Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings7.4.1
7Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.7.5.2
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.2
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities8.3.4
8Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings8.4.1
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.8.5.2

Big Freeze

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
4Measure temperature, volume, weight and length using appropriate tools and units.4.2.1.1.1
4Identify several ways to generate heat energy.4.2.3.2.1
5Use appropriate tools and techniques in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.5.1.3.4.1
6Describe how heat energy is transferred in conduction, convection and radiation.6.2.3.2.3
8Explain how the combination of the Earth’s tilted axis and revolution around the sun causes the progression of seasons.8.3.2.1.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Birds

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Canoeing

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2009)Code
5Identify the force that starts something moving or changes its speed or direction of motion.5.2.2.1.2
5Demonstrate that a greater force on an object can produce a greater change in motion.5.2.2.1.3
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will develop specialized movement skills.5.1.2
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will demonstrate the acceptance of others skills and abilities.5.6.4
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will demonstrate increasing competence in more specialized skills.6.1.2
6Students will identify personal or peer age appropriate information feedback for performance improvement.6.2.2
6Students will apply rules, procedures and etiquette, which exhibit good sportsmanship.6.5.1
6Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.6.5.3
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will seek personally challenging experiences in physically active opportunities.6.6.3
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities6.6.4
6Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.6.6.5
7Students will recognize general characteristics of movement that can be applied to specific settings.7.2.1
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.7.5.2
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
7Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.7.6.4
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities8.3.4
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.8.5.2
8Students will solve problems by analyzing causes and potential solutions.8.5.3
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Competitive Orienteering

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2009)Code
5Understand that different models can be used to represent natural phenomena and these models have limitations about what they can explain.5.1.1.1.4
8Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different times in history.8.1.3.2.1
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
GradeMinnesota Math Benchmarks (2007)Code
7Use proportions and ratios to solve problems involving scale drawings and conversions of measurements units.7.3.2.3
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2010)Code
6Create and use various kinds of maps, including overlaying thematic maps of places in Minnesota; incorporate the “TODALS map basics, as well as points, lines and colored areas to display spatial information6.3.1.1.1
7Create and use various kinds of maps, including overlaying thematic maps of places in the United States; incorporate the “TODALS map basics, as well as points, lines and colored areas to display spatial information7.1.1.1.1
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings5.4.4
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings6.4.1
6Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.6.5.3
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities6.6.4
7Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings7.4.1
7Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.7.5.2
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.2
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities8.3.4
8Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings8.4.1
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.8.5.2

Cross Country Skiing

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2009)Code
6Identify a common engineered system and evaluate its impact on the daily life of humans.6.1.2.1.1
6Geographic factors influence the distribution, functions, growth, and patterns of cities and other human settlements.6.3.4.6
8Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different times in history.8.1.3.2.1
8Understand that scientific knowledge is always changing as new technologies and information enhance observations and analysis of data.8.1.3.3.2
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will develop specialized movement skills.5.1.2
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will apply rules, procedures and etiquette, which exhibit good sportsmanship.6.5.1
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities8.3.4
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Earth Exploration

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
4Recognize that rocks may be uniform or made of mixtures of different minerals.4.3.1.3.1
5Explain how slow processes, such as water erosion, and rapid processes, such as landslides and volcanic eruptions, form features of the Earth’s surface.5.3.1.2.2
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
7Explain how the fossil record documents the appearance, diversification and extinction of many life forms.7.4.3.2.1
7Use internal and external anatomical structures to compare and infer relationships between living organisms as well as those in the fossil record.7.4.3.2.2
8Recognize that the Earth is composed of layers, and describe the properties of the layers, including the lithosphere, mantle and core.8.3.1.1.1
8Correlate the distribution of ocean trenches, mid-ocean ridges and mountain ranges to volcanic and seismic activity.8.3.1.1.2
8Recognize that major geological events, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain building, result from the slow movement of tectonic plates.8.3.1.1.3
8Explain how landforms result from the processes of crustal deformation, volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion and deposition of sediment.8.3.1.2.1
8Explain the role of weathering, erosion and glacial activity in shaping Minnesota’s current landscape.8.3.1.2.2
8Interpret successive layers of sedimentary rocks and their fossils to infer relative ages of rock sequences, past geologic events, changes in environmental conditions, and the appearance and extinction of life forms.8.3.1.3.1
8Relate rock composition and texture to physical conditions at the time of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock.8.3.1.3.3
8Describe how mineral and fossil fuel resources have formed over millions of years, and explain why these resources are finite and non-renewable over human time frames.8.3.4.1.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Forest Ecology

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
4Measure temperature, volume, weight and length using appropriate tools and units.4.2.1.1.1
5Use appropriate tools and techniques in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.5.1.3.4.1
5Explain how, over time, rocks weather and combine with organic matter to form soil.5.3.1.2.1
5Describe a natural system in Minnesota, such as a wetland, prairie, or garden, in terms of the relationships among its living and nonliving parts, as well as inputs and outputs.5.4.2.1.1
7Determine and use appropriate safety procedures, tools, measurements, graphs and mathematical analyses to describe and investigate natural and designed systems in a life science context.7.1.3.4.2
7Explain how the number of populations an ecosystem can support depends on the biotic resources available as well as abiotic factors such as amount of light and water, temperature range and soil composition.7.4.2.1.3
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
6Describe how land was used during different time periods in Minnesota history; explain how and why land use has changed over time.6.3.4.10.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Fungus Among Us

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
7Compare and contrast the roles of organisms within the following relationships: predator/prey, parasite/host, and producer/consumer/decomposer.7.4.2.1.2
7Recognize that producers use the energy from sunlight to make sugars from carbon dioxide and water through a process called photosynthesis. This food can be used immediately, stored for later use, or used by other organisms.7.4.2.2.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

GPS Pathfinders

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
6Identify a common engineered system and evaluate its impact on the daily life of humans.6.1.2.1.1
8Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different times in history.8.1.3.2.1
8Understand that scientific knowledge is always changing as new technologies and information enhance observations and analysis of data.8.1.3.3.2
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
8Provide examples of how diverse cultures, including natives from all of the Americas, have contributed scientific and mathematical ideas and technological inventions.8.1.3.3.3
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meaning.6.5.4.4
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings5.4.4
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings6.4.1
6Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.6.5.3
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities6.6.4
7Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings7.4.1
7Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.7.5.2
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.2
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities8.3.4
8Students will participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity in a variety of settings8.4.1
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.8.5.2

Group Challenges

GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will demonstrate beginning strategies for games and activities.5.1.3
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
5Students will identify responsible decisions about using time, applying rules, and following through with the decisions resulting in good sportsmanship.5.5.6
5Students will celebrate personal and/or peer successes and achievements.5.6.2
5Students will demonstrate the acceptance of others skills and abilities.5.6.4
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will identify personal or peer age appropriate information feedback for performance improvement.6.2.2
6Students will participate in establishing rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.6.5.1
6Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.6.5.3
6Students will utilize time effectively to complete assigned tasks.6.5.4
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will seek personally challenging experiences in physically active opportunities.6.6.3
6Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.6.6.5
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive settings.7.5.2
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
7Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.7.6.4
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperative and competitive activities.8.5.2
8Students will solve problems by analyzing causes and potential solutions.8.5.3
8Students will identify the influence of peer pressure on physical activity.8.5.4
8Students will recognize the importance of physical activity as a tool for displaying socially acceptable behaviors.8.6.2
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Insects

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
7Describe ways that human activities can change the populations and communities in an ecosystem.7.4.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Inside Energy

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Identify renewable and non-renewable energy and material resources that are found in Minnesota and describe how they are used.5.3.4.1.1
5Give examples of how mineral and energy resources are obtained and processed and how that processing modifies their properties to make them more useful.5.3.4.1.2
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
8Describe how mineral and fossil fuel resources have formed over millions of years, and explain why these resources are finite and non-renewable over human time frames.8.3.4.1.1
8Recognize that land and water use practices affect natural processes and that natural processes interfere and interact with human systems.8.3.4.1.2
6Differentiate between kinetic and potential energy and analyze situations where kinetic energy is converted to potential energy and vice versa.6.2.3.2.1
6Trace the changes of energy forms, including thermal, electrical, chemical, mechanical, or others as energy is used in devices.6.2.3.2.2
6Identify a common engineered system and evaluate its impact on the daily life of humans. For example: Refrigeration, cell phone, or automobile.6.1.2.1.1
6Recognize that there is no perfect design and that new technologies have consequences that may increase some risks and decrease others.6.1.2.1.2
6Describe the trade-offs in using manufactured products in terms of features, performance, durability and cost.6.1.2.1.3
6Explain the importance of learning from past failures, in order to inform future designs of similar products or systems.6.1.2.1.4
GradeMinnesota Math Benchmarks (2007)Code
5Divide multi-digit numbers, using efficient and generalizable procedures, based on knowledge of place value, including standard algorithms. Recognize that quotients can be represented in a variety of ways, including a whole number with a remainder, a fraction or mixed number, or a decimal.5.1.1.1
5Consider the context in which a problem is situated to select the most useful form of the quotient for the solution and use the context to interpret the quotient appropriately.5.1.1.2
5Solve real-world and mathematical problems requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of multi-digit whole numbers. Use various strategies, including the inverse relationships between operations, the use of technology, and the context of the problem to assess the reasonableness of results.5.1.1.4
5Read and write decimals using place value to describe decimals in terms of groups from millionths to millions.5.1.2.1
5Solve real-world and mathematical problems requiring addition and subtraction of decimals, fractions and mixed numbers, including those involving measurement, geometry and data.5.1.3.4
6Solve real-world and mathematical problems requiring arithmetic with decimals, fractions and mixed numbers.6.1.3.4
6Calculate the area of quadrilaterals. Quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids and kites. When formulas are used, be able to explain why they are valid.6.3.1.2
6Solve problems in various contexts involving conversion of weights, capacities, geometric measurements and times within measurement systems using appropriate units.6.3.3.1
6Estimate weights, capacities and geometric measurements using benchmarks in measurement systems with appropriate units.6.3.3.2
7Add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative rational numbers that are integers, fractions and terminating decimals; use efficient and generalizable procedures, including standard algorithms; raise positive rational numbers to whole-number exponents.7.1.2.1
7Understand that calculators and other computing technologies often truncate or round numbers.7.1.2.3
7Demonstrate an understanding of the proportional relationship between the diameter and circumference of a circle and that the unit rate (constant of proportionality) is. Calculate the circumference and area of circles and sectors of circles to solve problems in various contexts.7.3.1.1
7Use proportions and ratios to solve problems involving scale drawings and conversions of measurement units.7.3.2.3
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Karst Geology

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
4Recognize that rocks may be uniform or made of mixtures of different minerals.4.3.1.3.1
4Describe and classify minerals based on their physical properties.4.3.1.3.2
4Describe how the methods people utilize to obtain and use water in their homes and communities can affect water supply and quality.4.3.4.1.1
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
7Recognize that all substances are composed of one or more of approximately one hundred elements and that the periodic table organizes the elements into groups with similar properties.7.2.1.1.1
8Use maps, satellite images and other data sets to describe patterns and make predictions about local and global systems in Earth science contexts.8.1.3.4.1
8Classify and identify rocks and minerals using characteristics including, but not limited to, density, hardness and streak for minerals; and texture and composition for rocks.8.3.1.3.2
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Pioneer Life

GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
5Locate and identify the physical and human characteristics of places in the North American colonies.5.3.1.3.1
6Describe how and why the United States claimed and settled the upper Mississippi River region in the early nineteenth century; explain the impact of steamboat transportation and settlement on the physical, social and cultural landscapes. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861)6.4.4.18.1
6Analyze the causes and impact of migration and immigration on Minnesota society during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870-1920)6.4.4.20.2
6Identify the push-pull factors that bring the Hmong, East African, Hispanic, Asian Indian and other immigrants and refugees to Minnesota; compare and contrast their experiences with those of earlier Minnesota immigrant groups in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. (The United States in a New Global Age: 1980-present)6.4.4.23.1
7Describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation.(Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861)7.4.4.18.1
7Identify new technologies and innovations that transformed the United States’ economy and society; explain how they influenced political and regional development. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861)7.4.4.18.2

Pond Life

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
5Describe how plant and animal structures and their functions provide an advantage for survival in a given natural system.5.4.1.1.1
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Rock Climbing

GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will develop specialized movement skills.5.1.2
5Students will identify and apply the functions of bone and muscles to performance.5.2.2
5Students will identify the benefits derived from physical activity.5.3.2
5Students will participate in moderate to vigorous activity in a variety of settings.5.4.4
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will celebrate personal and/or peer successes and achievements.5.6.2
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will demonstrate increasing competence in more specialized skills.6.1.2
6Students will identify personal or peer appropriate information feedback for performance improvement.6.2.2
6Students will participate in a moderate to vigorous activity in a variety of settings.6.4.1
6Students will apply rules, procedures and etiquette, which exhibit good sportsmanship.6.5.1
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will seek personally challenging experiences in physically active opportunities.6.6.3
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities.6.6.4
6Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.6.6.5
7Students will recognize general characteristics of movement that can be applied to specific settings.7.2.1
7Students will participate in moderate to vigorous activity in a variety of settings.7.4.1
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
7Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.7.6.4
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities.8.3.4
8Students will participate in moderate to vigorous activity in a variety of settings.8.4.1
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will solve problems by analyzing causes and potential solutions.8.5.3
8Students will identify the influence of peer pressure on physical activity.8.5.4
8Students will recognize the importance of physical activity as a tool for displaying socially acceptable behaviors.8.6.2
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Root River Hike

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2009)Code
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Write narratives or other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.5.6.3.3
5Summarize a written text aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.5.8.2.2
5Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.5.10.1.1
5Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.5.10.2.2
5Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.5.10.3.3
5Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning to develop word consciousness. *(Activity dependent. This standard is covered with the “Windspark” activity whose use is at the discretion of the instructor or request of the a teacher.)5.10.5.5*
6Write narratives or other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.6.7.3.3
6Present claims, findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clean pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.6.11.1.1
6Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.6.11.2.2
6Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning to extend word consciousness. *(Activity dependent. This standard is covered with the “Windspark” activity whose use is at the discretion of the instructor or request of the a teacher.)6.11.5.5*
7Write narratives or other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.7.7.3.3
7Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.7.11.2.2
8Write narratives or other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.8.7.3.3
7Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.8.11.2.2
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.2

Snow Shoeing

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2009)Code
6Identify a common engineered system and evaluate its impact on the daily life of humans.6.1.2.1.1
6Geographic factors influence the distribution, functions, growth, and patterns of cities and other human settlements.6.3.4.6
8Describe examples of important contributions to the advancement of science, engineering and technology made by individuals representing different groups and cultures at different times in history.8.1.3.2.1
8Understand that scientific knowledge is always changing as new technologies and information enhance observations and analysis of data.8.1.3.3.2
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted the ways in which people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2004)Code
5Students will develop specialized movement skills.5.1.2
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will identify opportunities to be physically active at home, school, and in the community.5.6.1
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will apply rules, procedures and etiquette, which exhibit good sportsmanship.6.5.1
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities8.3.4
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in a socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Stream Lab

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Provide evidence to support claims, other than saying “Everyone knows that,” or “I just know,” and question such reasons when given by others.3.1.1.1.1
3Generate questions that can be answered when scientific knowledge is combined with knowledge gained from one’s own observations or investigations.3.1.1.2.1
3Recognize that when a science investigation is done the way it was done before, even in a different place, a similar result is expected.3.1.1.2.2
3Construct reasonable explanations based on evidence collected from observations or experiments.3.1.1.2.4
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
4Measure temperature, volume, weight and length using appropriate tools and units.4.2.1.1.1
4Describe how the methods people utilize to obtain and use water in their homes and communities can affect water supply and quality.4.3.4.1.1
5Explain why evidence, clear communication, accurate record keeping, replication by others, and openness to scrutiny are essential parts of doing science.5.1.1.1.1
5Recognize that when scientific investigations are replicated they generally produce the same results, and when results differ significantly, it is important to investigate what may have caused such differences.5.1.1.1.2
5Understand that different explanations for the same observations usually lead to making more observations and trying to resolve the differences.5.1.1.1.3
5Understand that different models can be used to represent natural phenomena and these models have limitations about what they can explain.5.1.1.1.4
5Use appropriate tools and techniques in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.5.1.3.4.1
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
6Determine and use appropriate safe procedures, tools, measurements, graphs, and mathematical analyses to describe and investigate natural and designed systems in a physical science context.6.1.3.4.1
7Understand that when similar investigations give different results, the challenge is to judge whether the differences are significant, and if further studies are required.7.1.1.1.2
7Describe ways that human activities can change the populations and communities in an ecosystem.7.4.4.1.2
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted how people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
8Recognize that land and water use practices affect natural processes and that natural processes interfere and interact with human systems.8.3.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Math Benchmarks (2007)Code
5Divide multi-digit numbers, using efficient and generalizable procedures, based on knowledge of place value, including standard algorithms. Recognize that quotients can be represented in a variety of ways, including a whole number with a remainder, a fraction or mixed number, or a decimal.5.1.1.1
5Consider the context in which a problem is situated to select the most useful form of the quotient for the solution and use the context to interpret the quotient appropriately.5.1.1.2
5Estimate solutions to arithmetic problems in order to assess the reasonableness of results.5.1.1.3
5Read and write decimals using place value to describe decimals in terms of groups from millionths to millions.5.1.2.1
5Know and use the definitions of the mean, median and range of a set of data. Know how to use a spreadsheet to find the mean, median and range of a data set. Understand that the mean is a “leveling out” of data.5.4.1.1
6Compare positive rational numbers represented in various forms. Use the symbols < , = and >.6.1.1.2
6Understand that percent represents parts out of 100 and ratios to 100.6.1.1.3
6Determine equivalences among fractions, decimals and percents; select among these representations to solve problems.6.1.1.4
7Design simple experiments and collect data. Determine mean, median and range for quantitative data and from data represented in a display. Use these quantities to draw conclusions about the data, compare different data sets, and make predictions.7.4.1.1
7Describe the impact that inserting or deleting a data point has on the mean and the median of a data set. Know how to create data displays using a spreadsheet to examine this impact.7.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Trees and Keys

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Understand that everybody can use evidence to learn about the natural world, identify patterns in nature, and develop tools.3.1.3.2.1
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
3Identify common groups of plants and animals using observable physical characteristics, structures and behaviors.3.4.1.1.2
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Wildlife Ecology

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
5Describe a natural system in Minnesota, such as a wetland, prairie, or garden, in terms of the relationships among its living and nonliving parts, as well as inputs and outputs.5.4.2.1.1
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
7Identify a variety of populations and communities in an ecosystem and describe the relationships among the populations and communities in a stable ecosystem.7.4.2.1.1
7Compare and contrast the roles of organisms within the following relationships: predator/prey, parasite/host, and producer/consumer/decomposer.7.4.2.1.2
7Describe ways that human activities can change the populations and communities in an ecosystem.7.4.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

Tree Tops High Ropes Course

GradeMinnesota Physical Education Benchmarks (2003)Code
4Students will adapt a skill to the demands of a dynamic, unpredictable environment.4.1.2
4Students will apply critical elements to improve personal performance in fundamental and selected specialized motorized motor skills.4.2.1
4Students will follow, with few reminders, activity specific rules, procedures and etiquette.4.5.1
4Students wil utilize safety principles in activity situations.4.5.2
4Students will work cooperatively and productively with a partner or small group resulting in good sportsmanship.4.5.3
4Students will experience enjoyment while participating in physical activity.4.6.1
4Students will demonstrate the acceptance of others skills and abilities.4.6.5
5Students will develop specialized movement skills.5.1.2
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
5Students will celebrate personal and/or peer successes and achievements.5.6.2
5Students will demonstrate the acceptance of others skills and abilities.5.6.4
5Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.5.6.5
6Students will identify personal or peer age appropriate information feedback for performance improvement.6.2.2
6Students will apply rules, procedures and etiquette, which exhibit good sportsmanship.6.5.1
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
6Students will recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction and communication.6.6.1
6Students will enjoy participation in physical activities.6.6.2
6Students will seek personally challenging experiences in physically active opportunities.6.6.3
6Students will demonstrate enjoyment from participation in physical activities.6.6.4
6Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.6.6.5
7Students will recognize general characteristics of movement that can be applied to specific settings.7.2.1
7Students will follow appropriate rules, procedures and etiquette that are safe and effective for specific activity situations.7.5.1
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
7Students will recognize the social benefits of participation in a variety of physical activities.7.6.3
7Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.7.6.4
8Students will explore a variety of new physical activities for personal interest in and outside of the physical education class.8.3.2
8Students will participate in new and challenging lifelong activities.8.3.4
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.1
8Students will recognize the importance of physical activity as a tool for displaying socially acceptable behaviors.8.6.2
8Students will communicate feelings towards others in socially acceptable manner.8.6.4

Winter Pond Lab

GradeMinnesota Science Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Provide evidence to support claims, other than saying “Everyone knows that,” or “I just know,” and question such reasons when given by others.3.1.1.1.1
3Generate questions that can be answered when scientific knowledge is combined with knowledge gained from one’s own observations or investigations.3.1.1.2.1
3Recognize that when a science investigation is done the way it was done before, even in a different place, a similar result is expected.3.1.1.2.2
3Construct reasonable explanations based on evidence collected from observations or experiments.3.1.1.2.4
3Use tools, including rulers, thermometers, magnifiers and simple balance, to improve observations and keep a record of the observations made.3.1.3.4.1
4Measure temperature, volume, weight and length using appropriate tools and units.4.2.1.1.1
4Describe how the methods people utilize to obtain and use water in their homes and communities can affect water supply and quality.4.3.4.1.1
5Explain why evidence, clear communication, accurate record keeping, replication by others, and openness to scrutiny are essential parts of doing science.5.1.1.1.1
5Recognize that when scientific investigations are replicated they generally produce the same results, and when results differ significantly, it is important to investigate what may have caused such differences.5.1.1.1.2
5Understand that different explanations for the same observations usually lead to making more observations and trying to resolve the differences.5.1.1.1.3
5Understand that different models can be used to represent natural phenomena and these models have limitations about what they can explain.5.1.1.1.4
5Use appropriate tools and techniques in gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.5.1.3.4.1
5Compare the impact of individual decisions on natural systems.5.3.4.1.3
5Give examples of beneficial and harmful human interaction with natural systems.5.4.4.1.1
6Determine and use appropriate safe procedures, tools, measurements, graphs, and mathematical analyses to describe and investigate natural and designed systems in a physical science context.6.1.3.4.1
6Identify evidence of physical changes, including changing phase or shape, and dissolving in other material.6.2.1.2.1
6Describe how mass is conserved during a physical change in a closed system6.2.1.2.2
6Use the relationship between heat and the mothion and arrangement of paticles in solids, liwuids and gases to explain melting, freezing, condensation and evaporation.6.2.1.2.3
7Understand that when similar investigations give different results, the challenge is to judge whether the differences are significant, and if further studies are required.7.1.1.1.2
7Describe ways that human activities can change the populations and communities in an ecosystem.7.4.4.1.2
8Provide examples of how advances in technology have impacted how people live, work and interact.8.1.3.3.3
8Recognize that land and water use practices affect natural processes and that natural processes interfere and interact with human systems.8.3.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Math Benchmarks (2007)Code
5Divide multi-digit numbers, using efficient and generalizable procedures, based on knowledge of place value, including standard algorithms. Recognize that quotients can be represented in a variety of ways, including a whole number with a remainder, a fraction or mixed number, or a decimal.5.1.1.1
5Consider the context in which a problem is situated to select the most useful form of the quotient for the solution and use the context to interpret the quotient appropriately.5.1.1.2
5Estimate solutions to arithmetic problems in order to assess the reasonableness of results.5.1.1.3
5Read and write decimals using place value to describe decimals in terms of groups from millionths to millions.5.1.2.1
5Know and use the definitions of the mean, median and range of a set of data. Know how to use a spreadsheet to find the mean, median and range of a data set. Understand that the mean is a “leveling out” of data.5.4.1.1
6Compare positive rational numbers represented in various forms. Use the symbols < , = and >.6.1.1.2
6Understand that percent represents parts out of 100 and ratios to 100.6.1.1.3
6Determine equivalences among fractions, decimals and percents; select among these representations to solve problems.6.1.1.4
7Design simple experiments and collect data. Determine mean, median and range for quantitative data and from data represented in a display. Use these quantities to draw conclusions about the data, compare different data sets, and make predictions.7.4.1.1
7Describe the impact that inserting or deleting a data point has on the mean and the median of a data set. Know how to create data displays using a spreadsheet to examine this impact.7.4.1.2
GradeMinnesota Social Studies Benchmarks (2011)Code
4Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications4.3.4.9.1
GradeMinnesota Language Arts Benchmarks (2010)Code
3Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.3.2.4.4
3Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.3.3.0.3
3Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.3.3.0.4
3Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.3.6.8.8
3Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.3.8.1.1
3Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.3.8.6.6
3Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.3.10.4.4
4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.2.4.4
4Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.4.3.0.3
4Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.3.0.4
4Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.6.8.8
4Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.8.1.1
4Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.4.8.6.6
4Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.10.4.4
5Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.5.2.4.4
5Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.5.3.0.3
5Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to supportcomprehension.5.3.0.4
5Recall relevant information from experiences orgather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.5.6.8.8
5Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.5.8.1.1
5Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.5.8.6.6
5Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.5.10.4.4
6Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.6.5.4.4
6Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.6.9.1.1
6Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, sequence ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.6.9.4.4
6Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.6.11.4.4
7Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.7.5.4.4
7Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts,and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.7.9.1.1
7Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties, emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.7.9.4.4
7Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.7.11.4.4.
8Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.8.5.4.4
8Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.8.9.1.1
8Present claims and findings, respect intellectual properties emphasize salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.8.9.4.4
8Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.8.11.4.4

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6Describe how heat energy is transferred in conduction, convection, and radiation.6.2.3.2.3
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5Students will remain on-task in a group activity without close teacher monitoring.5.5.1
5Students will utilize safety principles in activity situations.5.5.3
5Students will choose a partner that he or she can work with productively.5.5.4
6Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperation and competitive activities.6.5.3
6Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.6.5.5
7Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperation and competitive activities.7.5.2
7Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.7.5.3
8Students will work in a group to achieve goals in cooperation and competitive activities.8.5.2
8Students will demonstrate personal responsibility by accepting consequences of personal behavior.8.5.3

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