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Science: Preschool
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SC1.1
Demonstrate ability to explore objects in the physical world
SC1.2
Demonstrate awareness of the physical properties of objects
SC2.1
Recognize seasonal and weather related changes
SC3.1
Demonstrate awareness of life
SC3.2
Demonstrate awareness of the preservation, protection, and care of living creatures and plants
SC4.1
Demonstrate engineering design skills
SC5.1
Demonstrate scientific curiosity
SC6.1
Demonstrate decomposition of larger tasks into smaller steps
SC6.2
Demonstrate algorithmic thinking and debugging
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SC1.1.y.a
Use senses to learn about concepts of weight, motion, and force
SC1.1.y.b
Handle and explore objects in different ways depending on perceptual information such as fragile, messy, or sticky
SC1.1.y.c
Ask questions about physical properties and changes in the physical world
SC1.1.y.d
Begin to use scientific vocabulary words (e.g., observe, predict, hypothesis, experiment)
SC1.1.o.a
Use senses to observe and describe concepts of weight, motion, and force
SC1.1.o.b
Ask questions and draw conclusions about physical properties and the physical world
SC1.1.o.c
Use a greater number of scientific vocabulary words related to classroom investigations
SC1.2.yo.a
Identify materials that make up objects
SC1.2.y.a
Investigate and describe observable properties of objects
SC1.2.y.b
Match objects by physical attributes
SC1.2.o.a
Use evidence from investigations to describe observable properties of objects
SC1.2.o.b
Sort objects into categories based on physical attributes and explain reasoning
SC2.1.yo.a
Communicate awareness of seasonal changes
SC2.1.y.a
Describe weather conditions using correct terminology
SC2.1.o.a
Describe how weather changes
SC3.1.y.a
Identify the correct names for adult and baby animals
SC3.1.y.b
Compare attributes of living organisms
SC3.1.yo.a
Identify and describe the function of body parts
SC3.1.o.a
Differentiate animals from plants
SC3.1.o.b
Discriminate between living organisms and non-living objects
SC3.1.o.c
Ask questions and conduct investigations to understand life science
SC3.2.y.a
Begin to recognize that plants and animals need food, water, air, and sun to survive
SC3.2.y.b
Begin to explore concepts and information related to ways to take care of our environment and begin to recognize that everyday decisions have an impact on the environment
SC3.2.y.c
Recognize things that do not belong in the environment (e. g., litter)
SC3.2.y.d
Begin to care for living things (feeding fish, watering plants, helping weed garden)
SC3.2.o.a
Participate in discussions about simple ways to take care of the environment (e. g., throwing away trash in containers, turning off lights and water faucets, and putting out bird feeders)
SC3.2.o.b
Participate in reusing and recycling materials
SC3.2.o.c
Describe basic things plants and animals need to live and grow (sunlight, water, food)
SC3.2.o.d
Take responsibility for the care of living things (feeding fish, watering plants, helping weed garden)
SC4.1.y.a
Identify a problem or need and create a plan to solve
SC4.1.y.b
Use nearby objects that function as simple machines to enhance play
SC4.1.o.a
Select materials and implement a designated plan
SC4.1.o.b
Evaluate and communicate solution outcomes
SC4.1.o.c
Use nearby objects to create simple machines to enhance play
SC5.1.y.a
Observe with focus on details
SC5.1.y.c
Identify themselves or their actions as scientific
SC5.1.y.b
Use simple tools to extend investigations
SC5.1.o.a
Discuss ways that people can affect the environment in positive and negative ways
SC5.1.o.b
Independently use simple tools to conduct an investigation to increase understanding
SC5.1.o.c
Engage in a scientific experiment with peers
SC5.1.o.d
Communicate results of an investigation
SC6.1.y.a
Identify 2-3 steps in common routines with adult support
SC6.1.o.a
Identify 3-5 steps in common routines
SC6.2.y.a
Demonstrate knowledge of when a set of steps is ordered or unordered
SC6.2.o.a
Demonstrate an understanding of when a task requires a set of ordered steps
SC6.2.o.b
With adult support, create an algorithm (set of ordered steps) to accomplish a two-step task
SC6.2.o.c
With adult support, demonstrate the process of troubleshooting why a solution or step didn’t work, and revising their solution
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