Arkansas State Standards for Science: Kindergarten

AR.1. Nature of Science: Characteristics and Processes of Science: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of the characteristics and processes of science using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

NS.1.K.1. Inquiry and Process Skills: Record observations pictorially, orally, and in writing 45
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NS.1.K.2. Inquiry and Process Skills: Ask questions based on observations 23
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NS.1.K.3. Inquiry and Process Skills: Conduct scientific investigations as a class and in teams: lab activities; field studies. 23
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NS.1.K.4. Inquiry and Process Skills: Estimate and measure length, mass, and capacity/volume of familiar objects using non-standard units 25
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NS.1.K.5. Inquiry and Process Skills: Estimate relative temperature of matter (e.g., objects, living things, and earth materials) 99
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NS.1.K.6. Inquiry and Process Skills: Collect empirical evidence as a class 22
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NS.1.K.7. Scientific Equipment and Technology: Use age-appropriate equipment and tools in scientific investigations (e.g., balances and hand lenses) 15
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NS.1.K.8. Scientific Equipment and Technology: Apply appropriate rules of safety related to daily activities 15
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NS.1.K.9. Scientific Equipment and Technology: Apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide) 15
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AR.2. Life Science: Living Systems: Characteristics, Structure, and Function: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of living systems using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology

LS.2.K.1. Characteristics: Classify living and non-living things 23
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LS.2.K.2. Characteristics: Differentiate between plants and animals 63
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LS.2.K.3. Characteristics: Match parents and offspring 121
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LS.2.K.4. Characteristics: Identify basic needs of plants and animals: food; water; light; air; space. 98
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LS.2.K.5. Structure and Function: Name and describe the five senses 21
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LS.2.K.6. Structure and Function: Discuss the functions of the five senses 21
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LS.2.K.7. Structure and Function: Identify the basic materials for oral hygiene 5
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LS.2.K.8. Structure and Function: Demonstrate the proper technique for cleaning teeth 5
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AR.3. Life Science: Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of life cycles, reproduction, and heredity using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

LS.3.K.1. Life Cycles: Describe plant development and growth 33
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LS.3.K.2. Life Cycles: Illustrate complete metamorphosis (e.g., butterfly, frog) 51
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AR.4. Life Science: Populations and Ecosystems: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of populations and ecosystems using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

LS.4.K.1. Recognize what it means for a species to be extinct 21
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AR.5. Physical Science: Matter: Properties and Changes: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of matter, including properties and changes, using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

PS.5.K.1. Physical Properties: List and classify objects according to the single properties of size, color, shape 24
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AR.6. Physical Science: Motion and Forces: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of motion and forces using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology

PS.6.K.1. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate spatial relationships, including but not limited to over, under, left, right 6
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PS.6.K.2. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate various ways that objects can move, including but not limited to straight, zig-zag, back and forth, round and round, fast and slow 6
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PS.6.K.3. Motion and Forces: Demonstrate the effects of the force of gravity on objects 13
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AR.7. Physical Science: Energy and Transfer of Energy: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of energy and transfer of energy using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology

PS.7.K.1. Heat: Classify objects in terms of their relative temperature (e.g., hotter and colder) 45
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PS.7.K.2. Electricity: Identify uses of electricity 2
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PS.7.K.3. Electricity: Identify ways to conserve electricity in the classroom and at home 2
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PS.7.K.4. Magnetism: Demonstrate effects of magnets on each other and other objects 9
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PS.7.K.5. Magnetism: List some uses of magnets in everyday objects 9
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PS.7.K.6. Magnetism: Investigate magnets of various shapes 9
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AR.8. Earth and Space Science: Earth Systems: Structure and Properties: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of Earth's structure and properties using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

ESS.8.K.1. Properties of the Earth: Identify various characteristics of Earth's surface 12
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ESS.8.K.2. Natural Resources: Identify the uses of land and water 14
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ESS.8.K.3. Natural Resources: Classify resources as natural or man-made 22
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ESS.8.K.4. Natural Resources: Identify ways natural and man-made materials can be reused or recycled 42
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ESS.8.K.5. Weather: Chart weather conditions every day 49
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ESS.8.K.6. Weather: Describe the four seasons 41
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ESS.8.K.7. Weather: Demonstrate safety procedures related to severe weather 30
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AR.9. Earth and Space Science: Earth's History: Changes in Earth and Sky: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of Earth's history using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

AR.10. Earth and Space Science: Objects in the Universe: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of objects in the universe using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

ESS.10.K.1. Solar System: Distinguish between celestial bodies and other objects in the sky: sun, moon, other stars, clouds, birds, planes 25
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.10.K.1.