Standards in this Framework
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K.1(A)
Ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations. |
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K.1(B)
Use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems. |
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K.1(C)
Identify, describe, and demonstrate safe practices during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards. |
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K.1(D)
Use tools (e.g., hand lenses, goggles) to observe, measure, test, and compare. |
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K.1(E)
Collect observations and measurements as evidence. |
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K.1(F)
Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, words, symbols, and simple graphs. |
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K.1(G)
Develop and use models to represent phenomena, objects, and processes or design a prototype for a solution to a problem. |
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K.2(A)
Identify basic advantages and limitations of models such as their size, properties, and materials. |
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K.2(B)
Analyze data by identifying significant features and patterns. |
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K.2(C)
Use mathematical concepts to compare two objects with common attributes. |
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K.2(D)
Evaluate a design or object using criteria to determine if it works as intended. |
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K.3(A)
Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data and models. |
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K.3(B)
Communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in a variety of settings and formats. |
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K.3(C)
Listen actively to others' explanations to identify important evidence and engage respectfully in scientific discussion. |
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K.4(A)
Explain how science or an innovation can help others. |
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K.4(B)
Identify scientists and engineers (e.g., Isaac Newton, Mae Jemison) and explore their roles. |
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K.5(A)
Identify and use patterns to describe phenomena or design solutions. |
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K.5(B)
Investigate and predict cause-and-effect relationships in science. |
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K.5(C)
Describe the properties of objects in terms of relative size (scale) and relative quantity. |
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K.5(D)
Examine the parts of a whole to define or model a system. |
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K.5(E)
Identify forms of energy and properties of matter. |
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K.5(F)
Describe the relationship between the structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems. |
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K.5(G)
Describe how factors or conditions can cause objects, organisms, and systems to either change or stay the same. |
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K.6
Identify and record observable physical properties of objects, including shape, color, texture, and material. |
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K.7
Describe and predict how a magnet interacts with various materials and how magnets can be used to push or pull. |
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K.8(A)
Communicate the idea that objects can only be seen when a light source is present and compare the effects of different amounts of light on the appearance of objects. |
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K.8(B)
Demonstrate and explain that light travels through some objects and is blocked by other objects, creating shadows. |
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K.9(A)
Identify, describe, and predict the patterns of day and night and their observable characteristics. |
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K.9(B)
Observe, describe, and illustrate the Sun, Moon, stars, and objects in the sky such as clouds. |
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K.10(A)
Describe and classify rocks by the observable properties of size, shape, color, and texture. |
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K.10(B)
Observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons. |
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K.10(C)
Identify evidence that supports the idea that air is all around us and demonstrate that wind is moving air using items such as a windsock, pinwheel, or ribbon. |
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K.11
Observe and generate examples of practical uses for rocks, soil, and water. |
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K.12(A)
Observe and identify the dependence of plants on air, sunlight, water, nutrients in the soil, and space to grow. |
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K.12(B)
Observe and identify the dependence of animals on air, water, food, space, and shelter. |
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K.13(A)
Identify the structures of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. |
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K.13(B)
Identify different structures that animals have for interaction with their environment such as seeing, hearing, moving, and grasping objects. |
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K.13(C)
Identify and record the changes from seed, seedling, plant, flower, and fruit in a simple plant life cycle. |
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K.13(D)
Identify ways that young plants resemble the parent plant. |
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