Science
StandardsThe
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 C: Life 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.
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop
- Abilities necessary to
do scientific inquiry
- Understanding
about scientific inquiry
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
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 US
Standards
Science Content
Standards K-4 England
Science Curriculum
National Curriculum:
Science |
