Science: Kindergarten

Physical Science

Earth and Space Science

Life Science

Engineering

Scientific Inquiry and Method

Computational Thinking

Demonstrate ability to explore objects in the physical world

Demonstrate awareness of the physical properties of objects

Recognize seasonal and weather related changes

Demonstrate awareness of life

Demonstrate awareness of the preservation, protection, and care of living creatures and plants

Demonstrate engineering design skills

Demonstrate scientific curiosity

Demonstrate decomposition of larger tasks into smaller steps

Demonstrate algorithmic thinking and debugging

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.

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.*

With guidance, collect and organize data into simple bar graphs, pictographs, and/or tables to identify patterns and make comparisons.

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.

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.*

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface. 

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.* 

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. 

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.* 

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. 

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. 

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live. 

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment. * 

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool. 

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. 

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.* 

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool. 

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.

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.*

Breakdown and plan the order of the steps needed for a desired outcome to accomplish the goal. 

Using age-appropriate vocabulary, explain steps taken and choices made to improve the design of a sequence.  

Identify and fix (debug) errors in sequences and simple loops.

Model daily processes by creating and following algorithms (i.e., sets of step-by-step instructions) to complete tasks.