Standard 1: Properties of Objects and Materials - Characteristics of
objects can be described using physical properties such as size, shape, color,
or texture.
1.2
Using the five senses, objects can be grouped or ordered by physical
properties.
1.3
Water can be a liquid or a solid, and can be made to go back and forth from one
form to the other.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action taken
by the student to acquire new information about an object, organism, or event.
Opportunities for observation are developed through the use of a variety of
scientific tools. Measurement allows observations to be quantified.
PS1.1
Observes and measures objects, organisms, and/or events using developmentally
appropriate non-standard units of measurement (e.g., hand, paper clip, book,
etc.,) and Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, and
degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and contrasts similar and/or different characteristics in a given set
of simple objects, familiar organisms and/or observable events.
Process Standard 2: Classify - Classifying establishes order. Objects,
organisms and events are classified based on similarities, differences, and
interrelationships.
PS2.1
Classifies a set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events
by observable properties.
PS2.2
Arranges simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events in a
serial order (e.g., least to greatest, tallest to shortest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry can be defined as the skills necessary to carry out the
process of scientific or systemic thinking. In order for inquiry to occur,
students must have the opportunity to ask a question, formulate a procedure, and
observe phenomena.
PS3.1
Asks a question about objects, organisms, or events in the environment.
PS3.2
Plans and conducts a simple investigation.
PS3.3
Employs simple equipment and tools; such as magnifiers, thermometer, rulers,
etc., to gather data.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
activities.
Process Standard 4: Interpret and Communicate - Interpreting is the process
of recognizing patterns in collected data by making inferences, predictions, or
conclusions. Communicating is the process of describing, recording, and
reporting experimental procedures and results to others. Communication may be
oral, written, or mathematical and includes organizing ideas, using appropriate
vocabulary, graphs, and other visual representations.
PS4.1
Interprets pictures, simple bar graphs, and/or tables.
PS4.2
Recognizes and describes patterns, then makes predictions based on patterns.
PS4.3
Communicates the results of a simple investigation using drawings, tables,
graphs, and/or written and oral language.
Standard 1: Properties of Objects and Materials - Characteristics of objects
can be described using physical properties such as size, shape, color, or
texture.
1.1
Objects have properties that can be observed, described, and measured.
1.2
Using the five senses, objects can be grouped or ordered by physical properties.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action taken
by the learner to acquire new information about an object, organism, or event.
Opportunities for observation are developed through the use of a variety of
scientific tools. Measurement allows observations to be quantified.
PS1.1
Observes and measures objects, organisms, and/or events using developmentally
appropriate non-standard units of measurement (e.g., hand, paper clip, book,
etc.,) and Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, and
degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and contrasts similar and/or different characteristics in a given set
of simple objects, familiar organisms and/or observable events.
Process Standard 2: Classify - Classifying establishes order. Objects,
organisms and events are classified based on similarities, differences, and
interrelationships.
PS2.1
Classifies a set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events
by observable properties.
PS2.2
Arranges simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events in a
serial order (e.g., least to greatest, tallest to shortest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry can be defined as the skills necessary to carry out the
process of scientific or systemic thinking. In order for inquiry to occur,
students must have the opportunity to ask a question, formulate a procedure, and
observe phenomena.
PS3.1
Asks a question about objects, organisms, or events in the environment.
PS3.2
Plans and conducts a simple investigation.
PS3.3
Employs simple equipment and tools; such as magnifiers, thermometer, rulers,
etc., to gather data.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
activities.
Process Standard 4: Interpret and Communicate - Interpreting is the process
of recognizing patterns in collected data by making inferences, predictions, or
conclusions. Communicating is the process of describing, recording, and
reporting experimental procedures and results to others. Communication may be
oral, written, or mathematical and includes organizing ideas, using appropriate
vocabulary, graphs, and other visual representations.
PS4.1
Interprets pictures, simple bar graphs, and/or tables.
PS4.2
Recognizes and describes patterns, then make predictions based on patterns.
PS4.3
Communicates the results of a simple investigation using drawings, tables,
graphs, and/or written and oral language.
Standard 2: Characteristics and Basic Needs of Organisms - All living things
have structures that enable them to function in unique and specific ways to
obtain food, reproduce, and survive.
2.1
Plants and animals need to take in air, water, and food. In addition, plants
need light.
2.2
Scientists use the five senses and tools (e.g., magnifiers and rulers) to gather
information, such as size and shape about living things.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action taken
by the learner to acquire new information about an object, organism, or event.
Opportunities for observation are developed through the use of a variety of
scientific tools. Measurement allows observations to be quantified.
PS1.1
Observes and measures objects, organisms, and/or events using developmentally
appropriate non-standard units of measurement (e.g., hand, paper clip, book,
etc.) and Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, and
degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and contrasts similar and/or different characteristics in a given set
of simple objects, familiar organisms and/or observable events.
Process Standard 2: Classify - Classifying establishes order. Objects,
organisms and events are classified based on similarities, differences, and
interrelationships.
PS2.1
Classifies a set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events
by observable properties.
PS2.2
Arranges simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events in a
serial order (e.g., least to greatest, tallest to shortest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry can be defined as the skills necessary to carry out the
process of scientific or systemic thinking. In order for inquiry to occur,
students must have the opportunity to ask a question, formulate a procedure, and
observe phenomena.
PS3.1
Asks a question about objects, organisms, or events in the environment.
PS3.2
Plans and conducts a simple investigation.
PS3.3
Employs simple equipment and tools; such as magnifiers, thermometer, rulers,
etc., to gather data.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
activities.
Process Standard 4: Interpret and Communicate - Interpreting is the process
of recognizing patterns in collected data by making inferences, predictions, or
conclusions. Communicating is the process of describing, recording, and
reporting experimental procedures and results to others. Communication may be
oral, written, or mathematical and includes organizing ideas, using appropriate
vocabulary, graphs, and other visual representations.
PS4.1
Interprets pictures, simple bar graphs, and/or tables.
PS4.2
Recognizes and describe patterns, then makes predictions based on patterns.
PS4.3
Communicates the results of a simple investigation using drawings, tables,
graphs, and/or written and oral language.
Standard 3: Changes of Earth and Sky - Observe natural changes of all kinds
such as the movement of the sun and variable changes like the weather.
3.1
The sun warms the land, air, and water
3.2
Weather changes from day to day and over the seasons. Weather can be observed
by measuring temperature and describing cloud formations.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action taken
by the learner to acquire new information about an object, organism, or event.
Opportunities for observation are developed through the use of a variety of
scientific tools. Measurement allows observations to be quantified.
PS1.1
Observes and measures objects, organisms, and/or events using developmentally
appropriate nonstandard units of measurement (e.g., hand, paper clip, book,
etc.,) and Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, and
degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and contrasts similar and/or different characteristics in a given set
of simple objects, familiar organisms and/or observable events.
Process Standard 2: Classify - Classifying establishes order. Objects,
organisms and events are classified based on similarities, differences, and
interrelationships.
PS2.1
Classifies a set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events
by observable properties.
PS2.2
Arranges simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events in a
serial order (e.g., least to greatest, tallest to shortest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry can be defined as the skills necessary to carry out the
process of scientific or systemic thinking. In order for inquiry to occur,
students must have the opportunity to ask a question, formulate a procedure, and
observe phenomena.
PS3.1
Asks a question about objects, organisms, or events in the environment.
PS3.2
Plans and conducts a simple investigation.
PS3.3
Employs simple equipment and tools; such as magnifiers, thermometer, rulers,
etc., to gather data.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
activities.
Process Standard 4: Interpret and Communicate- Interpreting is the process of
recognizing patterns in collected data by making inferences, predictions, or
conclusions. Communicating is the process of describing, recording, and
reporting experimental procedures and results to others. Communication may be
oral, written, or mathematical and includes organizing ideas, using appropriate
vocabulary, graphs, and other visual representations.
PS4.1
Interprets pictures, simple bar graphs, and/or tables.
PS4.2
Recognizes and describes patterns, then makes predictions based on patterns.
PS4.3
Communicates the results of a simple investigation using drawings, tables,
graphs, and/or written and oral language.