Standard 1: Properties of Objects and Materials - Describes
characteristics of objects based on physical properties such as size, shape,
color, or texture. Vibration of materials causes sound.
1.1
Objects can be described in terms of the materials of which they are made.
Mixtures and solutions can be separated (i.e., sand and marbles; or salt and
water).
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action 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 Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, grams,
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.
Process Standard 3: Experimenting and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry- 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, other visual representations, and mathematical equations.
PS4.1
Interprets tables, pictorial, and/or simple bar graphs.
PS4.2
Recognize 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 - Describes characteristics
of objects based on physical properties such as size, shape, color, or texture.
Vibration of materials causes sound.
1.2
Sound is produced by vibrations (i.e., pitch and loudness).
1.3
Compares how sound travels through air, water, and/or solids.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action 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 Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, grams,
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.
Process Standard 3: Experimenting and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry- 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, other visual representations, and mathematical equations.
PS4.1
Interprets tables, pictorial, and/or simple bar graphs.
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 3: Properties of Earth Materials - Earth materials consist of rocks,
soils, water, and air.
3.1
Makes observations of similarities and differences in rocks and minerals (i.e.,
size of particles, color pattern, and layering).
3.2
Soils have properties of color and texture, capacity to retain water, and
ability to support the growth on many kinds of plants and animals including
those in our food supply.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action 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 Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, grams,
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.
Process Standard 3: Experimenting and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry- 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, other visual representations, and mathematical equations.
PS4.1
Interprets tables, pictorial, and/or simple bar graphs.
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 2: Characteristics and Basic Needs of Organisms and Environments -
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 have features (i.e., breathing structures, limbs, skin
covering, seed dispersal, roots, stems, and leaves) that help them live in
environments such as air, water, or land.
2.2
Each plant or animal has different structures that serve different functions in
growth and survival (i.e., the way it moves, type of food it needs, and where it
lives).
2.3
All animals depend on plants. Some animals eat plants for food. Other animals
eat animals that eat the plants.
Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure - Observing is the first action 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 Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, grams,
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.
Process Standard 3: Experimenting and Inquiry - Experimenting is a method of
discovering information. It requires making observations and measurements to
test ideas. Inquiry- 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, other visual representations, and mathematical equations.
PS4.1
Interprets tables, pictorial, and/or simple bar graphs.
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