Science
LIFE SCIENCE
3.1.K.A – observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
3.2.K.A – analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a
pull.
3.2.K.B – plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the
motion of an object.
3.2.K.C – make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
3.2.K.D – use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.
EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE
3.3.K.A – use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
3.3.K.B – construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to
meet their needs.
3.3.K.C – use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places
they live.
3.3.K.D – ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
3.3.K.E – communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local
environment.
Technology and Engineering (K-2)
Technology and Engineering (K-2)
3.5.K-2.A – identify and use everyday symbols.
3.5.K-2.B – describe qualities of everyday products.
3.5.K-2.C – explain ways that technology helps with everyday tasks.
3.5.K-2.D – select ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle resources in daily life.
3.5.K-2.E – illustrate helpful and harmful effects of technology.
3.5.K-2.F – investigate the use of technologies in the home and community.
3.5.K-2.G – explain the tools and techniques that people use to help them do things.
3.5.K-2.H – explain the needs and wants of individuals and societies.
3.5.K-2.I – compare simple technologies to evaluate their impacts.
3.5.K-2.J – design new technologies that could improve their daily lives.
3.5.K-2.K – safely use tools to complete tasks.
3.5.K-2.L – how technologies are developed to meet individual and societal needs and wants.
3.5.K-2.M – demonstrate essential skills of the engineering design process.
3.5.K-2.N – analyze how things work.
3.5.K-2.O – illustrate that there are different solutions to a design and that none are perfect.
3.5.K-2.P – discuss that all designs have different characteristics that can be described.
3.5.K-2.Q – apply skills necessary for making in design.
3.5.K-2.R – draw connections between technology and human experiences.
3.5.K-2.S – apply design concepts, principles, and processes through play and exploration.
3.5.K-2.T – demonstrate that designs have requirements.
3.5.K-2.U – explain that design is a response to wants and needs.
3.5.K-2.V – explain that materials are selected for use because they possess desirable properties and characteristics.
3.5.K-2.W – apply concepts and skills from technology and engineering activities that reinforce concepts and skills across multiple
content areas.
3.5.K-2.X – develop a plan in order to complete a task.
3.5K-2.Y – discuss how the way people live and work has changed throughout history because of technology.
3.5.K-2.Z – illustrate how systems have parts or components that work together to accomplish a goal.
3.5.K-2.AA – demonstrate that creating can be done by anyone.
3.5.K-2.BB – compare the natural world and human-made world.
3.5.K-2.CC – discuss the roles of scientists, engineers, technologists and others who work with technology.
3.5.-K-2.DD – collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (K-2)
Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (K-2)
3.4.K-2.A – categorize ways people harvest, re-distribute, and use natural resources.
3.4.K-2.B – examine how people from different cultures and communities, including one’s own, interact and express their beliefs about
nature.
3.4.K-2.C – explain ways that places differ in their physical characteristics, their meaning, and their value and/or importance.
3.4.K-2.D – plan and carry out an investigation to address an issue in their local environment and community.