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SCIENTIFIC PROCESS |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE |
LIFE SCIENCE |
EARTH SCIENCE |
IMPACT ON SOCIETY |
CONNECTIONS OF SCIENCE |
| PK |
Make observations based on experiences. |
Use the five senses to explore the different states of matter. |
Explore living and nonliving things. |
Observe the weather and the seasons. |
Explore some of the Earth's natural resources. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
| K |
Make observations and predictions based on experiences. |
Use the five senses to sort the different states of matter and their observable characteristics. |
Observe living and nonliving things. |
Chart the characteristics of weather that are associated with particular seasons. |
Name some of the Earth's natural resources. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
| 1st |
Record observations and make predictions based on experiences. |
Record measurement using nonstandard units by observing, classifying, and measuring matter. |
Describe and sort between and among living and nonliving things. |
Examine features of the Earth and recognize characteristics of day/ night and the seasons. |
State how people use some of the natural resources of the Earth. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
| 2nd |
Make predictions (hypotheses) and record observations from an experiment. |
Observe, classify, and measure matter and forms of energy. |
List and describe the basic needs, food chains and simple interactions of living things and their environments. |
Collect and record data about water resources, weather, and the uses of solar energy. |
Identify and sort objects as natural resources or man-made products. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
| 3rd |
State predictions (hypotheses) and record observations to explain the results of an experiment. |
Experiment with and record the changes in matter and forms of energy. |
Classify living things based on inherited characteristics. Chart the life cycle of a living thing. |
Examine and describe the general characteristics of the solar system. |
Identify and sort objects as recyclable or non-recyclable. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
| 4th |
State the problem and the hypothesis, make observations, report results, and draw conclusions from experiments. |
Investigate the interaction of matter and energy. |
State the purpose of the human skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. |
Model and explain the composition and structure of and the changes in the Earth's surface. |
Record the ways people use recyclable resources. |
Preschool through fourth grade proficiencies for this strand are integrated into the other five strands, particularly the strand of Scientific Process. |
| 5th |
Develop a hypothesis based on background information and perform a simple investigation to solve a stated problem |
Examine, classify, and measure physical and chemical properties of matter. |
Describe human digestive and respiratory systems. List, classify, and describe components of an ecosystem. |
Describe and compare the components of the solar system and the technology related to the space program. |
Describe and evaluate the impact of science, technology, and human activity on society and the world. |
Explore how science (a particular way of knowing and understanding) connects with other disciplines. |
| 6th |
Develop a hypothesis; collect, organize, and evaluate data from experiments and discuss conclusions. |
Examine, measure, and explain the physical and chemical properties of matter. |
Describe human skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems. Compare and analyze interactions and interdependence within ecosystems. |
Analyze the geological composition, structures, and dynamics of Earth. |
Describe and evaluate the impact of science, technology, and human activity on society and the world. |
Explore how science (a particular way of knowing and understanding) connects with other disciplines. |
| 7th |
Develop a hypothesis; collect, organize, and analyze scientific data; and explain a conclusion. |
Describe and compare simple models of matter and forms of energy. |
Describe human endocrine and reproductive systems. Identify and compare the structure and function of living things. |
Analyze the structures and dynamics of Earth as related to its water systems. |
Describe and evaluate the impact of science, technology, and human activity on society and the world. |
Explore how science (a particular way of knowing and understanding) connects with other disciplines. |
| 8th |
Design an investigation, analyze and control the variables and evaluate the results in a stated conclusion. |
Describe and compare simple models of matter and forms, and conservation of energy. |
Analyze the relationship between the structure and function of living things and the processes necessary to maintain life. |
Analyze the structures and dynamics of Earth as related to its weather systems. |
Describe and evaluate the impact of science, technology, and human activity on society and the world. |
Explore how science (a particular way of knowing and understanding) connects with other disciplines. |
| 9th |
Investigate a question using the scientific process, analyze the findings and defend a conclusion based on supportive data. |
Describe the different forms of energy and how energy is transferred and transformed. Relate the concepts of change and conservation of matter. Demonstrate the use of properties, forms, and interactions of matter and energy. |
Describe the characteristics and interactions of living things with each other and the environment. Relate the interactions of matter and energy in living systems. Describe the characteristics and diversity of living things. |
Identify, recognize and describe the composition of Earth, its history and natural processes. Investigate and analyze the characteristics of the atmosphere and the fundamental processes of weather. Describe space exploration, the structure of the solar system, and the composition of and interactions among objects in the universe. Examine the structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space and analyze the processes and interactions of Earth's systems. |
Synthesize and evaluate the impact of science, technology and human activity on society and the world. |
Explore how science (a particular way of knowing and understanding) connects with other disciplines. |
| 10th |
Investigate a question using the scientific process, analyze the findings and defend a conclusion based on supportive data. |
Relate matter and its characteristic properties to its composition and structure. |
Relate changes in organisms over time to biological evolution and genetics. Compare human body functions with external factors and other organisms. |
Investigate and analyze the characteristics of the atmosphere and fundamental processes of weather. Identify and analyze sources, uses and importance of water and its cyclic pattern of movement through the environment. |
Synthesize and evaluate the impact of science, technology and human activity on society and the world. |
Explore how science (a particular way of knowing and understanding) connects with other disciplines. |