Applied Studies Curriculum Map (Accessible) Domain: Science Competency and Definition: Classification (SCI- CLASS) The student uses various classification methods to organize information Workplace Readiness Skills: Level 1: Recognize and Recall Sort things based on similarities and differences basic characteristics of living and non-living things Level 2: Identify and Comprehend Identify where different organisms/item live/belong Sort items into groups with similar characteristics Categorize items based on features, functions and class 3: Interpret and Understand Group items by harmful and not harmful. (i.e., toxic plants, dangerous equipment) Explain the differences and similarities between various plants and animals Identify organisms on their environment (i.e., Specific plants need certain conditions to grow) Describe similarities between items Level 4: Apply and Generalize Apply knowledge of items to real world situations (e.g., knowing difference between venomous and non-venomous animals, identifying appropriate tools to complete a job) Use knowledge of a variety of items/concepts to problem solve real world problems Use categorization to sort and explain various pieces of information Competency and Definition: Ecology (SCI-ECO) The student utilizes knowledge of natural resources to practice conservation of resources Workplace Readiness Skills: 15 Level 1: Recognize and Recall Find natural and unnatural items in their environment Sort between different recyclable and non-recyclable materials
Applied Studies Curriculum Map (Accessible) Domain: Science Competency and Definition: Classification (SCI- CLASS) The student uses various classification methods to organize information Workplace Readiness Skills: Level 1: Recognize and Recall Sort things based on similarities and differences basic characteristics of living and non-living things Level 2: Identify and Comprehend Identify where different organisms/item live/belong Sort items into groups with similar characteristics Categorize items based on features, functions and class 3: Interpret and Understand Group items by harmful and not harmful. (i.e., toxic plants, dangerous equipment) Explain the differences and similarities between various plants and animals Identify organisms on their environment (i.e., Specific plants need certain conditions to grow) Describe similarities between items Level 4: Apply and Generalize Apply knowledge of items to real world situations (e.g., knowing difference between venomous and non-venomous animals, identifying appropriate tools to complete a job) Use knowledge of a variety of items/concepts to problem solve real world problems Use categorization to sort and explain various pieces of information Competency and Definition: Ecology (SCI-ECO) The student utilizes knowledge of natural resources to practice conservation of resources Workplace Readiness Skills: 15 Level 1: Recognize and Recall Find natural and unnatural items in their environment Sort between different recyclable and non-recyclable materials
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