North Carolina Essential Standards Correlations for "Astronaut"

GRADE 4
Science Correlations
4.L.1.1	Ecosystems	Give examples of changes in an organism's environment that are beneficial to it and some that are harmful.
4.L.1.2	Ecosystems	Explain how animals meet their needs by using behaviors in response to information received from the environment.
4.L.1.3	Ecosystems	Explain how humans can adapt their behavior to live in changing habitats.
4.L.2.2	Molecular Biology	Explain the role of vitamins, minerals and exercise in maintaining a healthy body.

Information and Technology Correlations
4.SI.1.1	Sources of Information	Use various types of resources to gather information.
4.SI.1.2	Sources of Information	Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
4.SI.1.3	Sources of Information	Use reliable sources of information.
4.TT.1.1	Technology as a tool	Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information.


GRADE 5
Science Correlations
5.P.3.1	Energy: Conservation and Transfer	Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that occurs between objects at different temperatures (conduction, convection or radiation).
5.L.1.2	Structures and Functions of Living Organisms	Compare the major systems of the human body (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular) in terms of their functions necessary for life.

Information and Technology Correlations
5.SI.1.1	Sources of Information	Use various types of resources to gather information.
5.SI.1.2	Sources of Information	Use relevant sources of information for an assigned task.
5.SI.1.3	Sources of information	Use reliable sources of information.
5.TT.1.1	Technology as a Tool	Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information.