Kindergarten
K-LS1-1 – Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including human) need to survive.
K-ESS2-2 – Construct argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
K-ESS3-1 – Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
K-2-ETS1-2 – Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
First Grade
1-PS4-1 – Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
1-LS1-1 – Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
K-2-ETS1-2 – Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Second Grade
2-PS1-1 – Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
2-PSI-2 – Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
2-LS2-2 – Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
K-2-ETS1-2 – Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Third Grade
3-PS2-2 – Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.
3-LS1-1 – Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
3-LS2-1 – Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
3-LS4-2 – Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing.
3-LS4-3 – Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
21st Century Standards
Kindergarten
SC.O.L.1.01 – Ask questions about themselves and their world.
SC.O.K.1.03 – Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and creativity by asking questions about the environment noting patterns and variations of natural objects.
SC.O.K.1.04 – Explore and describe objects and events using the five senses to develop observational skills and make predictions based on personal observations.
SC.O.K.1.07 – Collect and record information in a variety of ways.
SC.O.K.2.01 – Using the five senses, identify living and non-living things.
SC.O.K.2.02 – Observe and describe the movement, growth and changes in plants and animals.
SC.0.K.2.04 – Describe, compare, sort and group objects in terms of what they are made of and their physical color, weight, or texture.
SC.O.K.3.01 – Recognize that models are representations of real things.
SC.O.K.3.04 – Work in groups, listen to and be tolerant of different viewpoints.
First Grade
SC.O.1.1.01 – Ask questions about themselves and their world.
SC.O.1.1.03 – Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and creativity by questioning observations of changes in the environment.
SC.O.1.1.06 – Collect, record and compare information using a variety of classification systems and using a variety of communication techniques.
SC.O.1.2.02 – Identify that most living things need water, food, light and air.
SC.O.1.2.03 – Describe changes in the life cycle of living organisms.
SC.O.1.2.05 – Depict movement of living things in air, water and on land.
SC.O.1.3.01 – Identify that systems are made of parts that interact with one another.
SC.O.1.3.02 – Use models as representations of real things.
SC.O.1.3.04 – Listen to and be tolerant of different viewpoints while working in collaborative groups.
Second Grade
SC.O.2.1.01 – Interpret science as the humans’ search for understanding of the world by asking questions about themselves and their world.
SC.O.2.1.03 – Identify and discuss science careers in the community.
SC.O.2.1.04 – Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and creativity by observing, classifying, comparing and analyzing natural objects in the environment.
SC.O.2.2.01 – Identify that plants and animals have different structures.
SC.O.2.2.02 – Identify the structures of living things including their systems, and explain their functions.
SC.O.2.3.01 – Identify parts of systems and identify how they interact with one another.
SC.O.2.3.02 – Use models as representations of real things.
SC.O.2.3.05 – Listen to and be tolerant of different viewpoints while working in collaborative groups.
Third Grade
SC.O.3.1.01 – Recognize that scientific explanations may lead to new discoveries.
SC.O.3.1.03 – Explore science careers in the community.
SC.O.3.1.04 – Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and creativity by planning and conducting simple investigations.
SC.O.3.1.06 – Support statements with facts found through research from various sources, including technology.
SC.O.3.1.11 – Identify and control variables.
SC.O.3.2.02 – Observe, measure and record changes in living things.
SC.O.3.2.03 – Compare physical characteristics and behaviors of living organisms and explain how they are adapted to a specific environment.
SC.O.3.2.04 – Observe and describe relationships among organisms and predict the effect of adverse factors.
SC.O.3.2.11 – Recognize that it takes work to move objects over a distance.
SC.O.3.3.01 – Identify that systems are made of parts that interact with one another.
SC.O.3.3.02 – Use models as representations of real things.
SC.0.3.3.04– Given a set of objects, group or order the objects according to an established scheme.
SC.O.3.3.06 – Cite examples of the uses of science and technology in common daily events and in the community.
SC.O.3.3.07 – Explain a simple problem and identify a specific solution describing the use of tools and/or materials to solve the problem or to complete the task.
SC.O.3.3.09 – Listen to and be tolerant of different viewpoints by engaging in collaborative activities and be willing to modify ideas when new and valid information is presented.