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Science Standards
The United States has
National Science Education Standards. Below are the science content standards
for students in kindergarten through 4th grade. This lesson meets the following
national standards:
Standard A: Science as Inquiry
Standard D: Earth and Space Science
Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives.
Each state has its own science content standards. Search McREL's database for your state standards.
| A. Science as Inquiry |
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop:
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understanding about scientific inquiry
| B. Physical Science |
As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of:
- Properties of objects and materials
- Position and motion of objects
- Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
| C. Life Science |
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of:
- The characteristics of organisms
- Life cycles of organisms
- Organisms and environments
| D. Earth and Space Science |
As a result of their activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of:
- Properties of earth materials
- Objects in the sky
- Changes in earth and sky
| E. Science and Technology |
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop:
- Abilities of technological design
- Understanding about science and technology
- Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
| F. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives |
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of:
- Personal health
- Characteristics and changes in populations
- Types of resources
- Changes in environments
- Science and technology in local challenges
| G. History and Nature of Science |
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of:
- Science as a human endeavor
Reference
U.S. Standards
Science
Content Standards K-4
England Science Curriculum
National
Curriculum: Science
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