Standard 1: Properties of Matter and Energy - Characteristics of objects that
describe physical qualities such as size, shape, color, mass, temperature, and
texture. Energy can produce changes in properties of objects such as changes in
temperature.
1.1
Matter has physical properties that can be used for identification (e.g., color,
texture, shape, etc.).
1.2
Physical properties of objects can be observed, described, and measured using
tools such as simple microscopes, gram spring scales, metric rulers, metric
balances, and Celsius thermometers.
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 (e.g., mass, length,
time, volume, temperature) using Systems International (SI) units (i.e., grams,
milligrams, meters, millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, liters, milliliters,
and degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and/or contrasts similar and/or different characteristics (e.g., color,
shape, size, texture, sound, position, change, etc.) in a given set of objects,
organisms, or 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 objects, organisms, and/or events using two or more
observable properties (e.g., simple dichotomous keys).
PS2.2
Arranges objects, organisms, and/or events in serial order (e.g., least to
greatest, fastest to slowest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment - Experimenting is a method of discovering
information. It requires making observations and measurements to test ideas.
PS3.1
Asks questions about the world and formulates an orderly plan to investigate a
question.
PS3.2
Evaluates the design of a scientific investigation.
PS3.3
Designs and conducts a scientific investigation.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
investigations.
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
Reports data using tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.2
Interprets data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.3
Makes predictions based on patterns in experimental data.
PS4.4
Communicate the results of investigations and/or give explanations based on
data.
Process Standard 5: 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.
PS5.1
Uses different ways to investigate questions and evaluate the fairness of the
test.
PS5.2
Uses a variety of measurement tools and technology.
PS5.3
Formulates a general statement to represent the data.
PS5.4
Shares results of an investigation in sufficient detail so that data may be
combined with data from other students and analyzed further.
Standard 1: Properties of Matter and Energy - Characteristics of objects that
describe physical qualities such as size, shape, color, mass, temperature, and
texture. Energy can produce changes in properties of objects such as changes in
temperature.
1.1
Matter has physical properties that can be used for identification (e.g., color,
texture, shape, etc.).
1.3
Energy can be transferred in many ways (e.g., energy from the sun to air, water,
and metal, etc.).
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 (e.g., mass, length,
time, volume, temperature) using Systems International (SI) units (i.e., grams,
milligrams, meters, millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, liters, milliliters,
and degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and/or contrasts similar and/or different characteristics (e.g., color,
shape, size, texture, sound, position, change, etc.) in a given set of objects,
organisms, or 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 objects, organisms, and/or events using two or more
observable properties (e.g., simple dichotomous keys).
PS2.2
Arranges objects, organisms, and/or events in serial order (e.g., least to
greatest, fastest to slowest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment - Experimenting is a method of discovering
information. It requires making observations and measurements to test ideas.
PS3.1
Asks questions about the world and formulates an orderly plan to investigate a
question.
PS3.2
Evaluates the design of a scientific investigation.
PS3.3
Designs and conducts a scientific investigation.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
investigations.
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
Reports data using tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.2
Interprets data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.3
Makes predictions based on patterns in experimental data.
PS4.4
Communicates the results of investigations and/or gives explanations based on
data.
Process Standard 5: 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.
PS5.1
Uses different ways to investigate questions and evaluate the fairness of the
test.
PS5.2
Uses a variety of measurement tools and technology.
PS5.3
Formulates a general statement to represent the data.
PS5.4
Shares results of an investigation in sufficient detail so that data may be
combined with data from other students and analyzed further.
Standard 2: Organisms and Environments - Organisms within a community are
dependent on one another and the environment.
2.1
Organisms in a community, interacting populations in a common location, depend
on each other for food, shelter, and reproduction.
2.2
Changes in environmental conditions due to human interactions or natural
phenomena can affect the survival of individual organisms and/or entire species.
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 (e.g., mass, length,
time, volume, temperature) using Systems International (SI) units (i.e., grams,
milligrams, meters, millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, liters, milliliters,
and degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and/or contrasts similar and/or different characteristics (e.g., color,
shape, size, texture, sound, position, change, etc.) in a given set of objects,
organisms, or 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 objects, organisms, and/or events using two or more
observable properties (e.g., simple dichotomous keys).
PS2.2
Arranges objects, organisms, and/or events in serial order (e.g., least to
greatest, fastest to slowest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment - Experimenting is a method of discovering
information. It requires making observations and measurements to test ideas.
PS3.1
Asks questions about the world and formulates an orderly plan to investigate a
question.
PS3.2
Evaluates the design of a scientific investigation.
PS3.3
Designs and conducts a scientific investigation.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
investigations.
Process Standard 4: Interprets and Communicates - 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
Reports data using tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.2
Interprets data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.3
Makes predictions based on patterns in experimental data.
PS4.4
Communicates the results of investigations and/or gives explanations based on
data.
Process Standard 5: 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.
PS5.1
Use different ways to investigate questions and evaluate the fairness of the
test.
PS5.2
Use a variety of measurement tools and technology.
PS5.3
Formulates a general statement to represent the data.
PS5.4
Shares results of an investigation in sufficient detail so that data may be
combined with data from other students and analyzed further.
Standard 3: Structure of Earth and the Solar System - Interaction between
air, water, rock/soil, and all living things.
3.1
Soil consists of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material from dead
plants, animals, and bacteria. Soils are often found in layers.
3.2
Weather exhibits daily and seasonal patterns (i.e., air temperature, cloud type,
wind direction, wind speed, and precipitation).
3.3
Earth is the third planet from the sun in a system that includes the moon, the
sun, and eight other planets.
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 measure objects, organisms, and/or events (e.g., mass, length,
time, volume, temperature) using Systems International (SI) units (i.e., grams,
milligrams, meters, millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, liters, milliliters,
and degrees Celsius).
PS1.2
Compares and/or contrasts similar and/or different characteristics (e.g., color,
shape, size, texture, sound, position, change, etc.) in a given set of objects,
organisms, or 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 objects, organisms, and/or events using two or more
observable properties (e.g., simple dichotomous keys).
PS2.2
Arranges objects, organisms, and/or events in serial order (e.g., least to
greatest, fastest to slowest, etc.).
Process Standard 3: Experiment - Experimenting is a method of discovering
information. It requires making observations and measurements to test ideas.
PS3.1
Asks questions about the world and formulates an orderly plan to investigate a
question.
PS3.2
Evaluates the design of a scientific investigation.
PS3.3
Designs and conducts a scientific investigation.
PS3.4
Recognizes potential hazards and practices safety procedures in all science
investigations.
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
Reports data using tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.2
Interprets data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or simple circle graphs.
PS4.3
Makes predictions based on patterns in experimental data.
PS4.4
Communicates the results of investigations and/or gives explanations based on
data.
Process Standard 5: 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.
PS5.1
Uses different ways to investigate questions and evaluate the fairness of the
test.
PS5.2
Uses a variety of measurement tools and technology.
PS5.3
Formulates a general statement to represent the data.
PS5.4
Shares results of an investigation in sufficient detail so that data may be
combined with data from other students and analyzed further.