Arizona State Standards for Science: Kindergarten

AZ.SC00-S1. Inquiry Process

SC00-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Observe, ask questions, and make predictions.

SC00-S1C1-01. Observe common objects using multiple senses. 24
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SC00-S1C1-02. Ask questions based on experiences with objects, organisms, and events in the environment (See M00-S2C1-01). 15
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SC00-S1C1-03. Predict results of an investigation based on life, physical, and Earth and space sciences (e.g., the five senses, changes in weather). 15
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SC00-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Participate in planning and conducting investigations, and recording data.

SC00-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use of instruments, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 14
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SC00-S1C2-02. Participate in guided investigations in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. 15
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SC00-S1C2-03. Perform simple measurements using non-standard units of measure to collect data. 15
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SC00-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Organize and analyze data; compare to predictions.

SC00-S1C3-01. Organize (e.g., compare, classify, and sequence) objects, organisms, and events according to various characteristics (See M00-S4C4-01 and M00-S4C4-03). 17
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SC00-S1C3-02. Compare objects according to their measurable characteristics (e.g., longer/shorter, lighter/heavier) (See M00-S4C4-01). 17
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SC00-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC00-S1C4-01. Communicate observations with pictographs, pictures, models, and/or words (See M00-S2C1-02). 24
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SC00-S1C4-02. Communicate with other groups to describe the results of an investigation. (See LS-R3 and LS-R5). 15
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AZ.SC00-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC00-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual and cultural contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC00-S2C1-01. Give examples of how diverse people (e.g., children, parents, weather reporters, cooks, healthcare workers, gardeners) use science in daily life. 122
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SC00-S2C1-02. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Jane Goodall [scientist], supports Strand 4; Louis Braille [inventor], supports Strand 4). 8
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SC00-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC00-S2C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level .

AZ.SC00-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC00-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC00-S3C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level .

SC00-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Understand the impact of technology.

SC00-S3C2-01. Describe how simple tools (e.g., scissors, pencils, paper clips, hammers) can make tasks easier. 14
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AZ.SC00-S4. Life Science

SC00-S4C1. Characteristics of Organisms: Understand that basic structures in plants and animals serve a function.

SC00-S4C1-01. Distinguish between living things and nonliving things. 345
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SC00-S4C1-02. Name the following human body parts: Head, shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, hips, knees, ankles, feet, heels, toes. 36
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SC00-S4C1-03. Identify the five senses and their related body parts: Sight - eyes; hearing - ears; smell - nose; taste - tongue; touch - skin. 36
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SC00-S4C2. Life Cycles: Understand the life cycles of plants and animals.

SC00-S4C2-01. Describe that most plants and animals will grow to physically resemble their parents. 63
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SC00-S4C3. Organisms and Environments: Understand the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC00-S4C3-01. Identify some plants and animals that exist in the local environment. 33
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SC00-S4C3-02. Identify that plants and animals need the following to grow and survive: Food, water, air, space. 304
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SC00-S4C3-03. Describe changes observed in a small system (e.g., ant farm, plant terrarium, aquarium). 15
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SC00-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify plant and animal adaptations.

SC00-S4C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC00-S5. Physical Science

SC00-S5C1. Properties of Objects and Materials: Classify objects and materials by their observable properties.

SC00-S5C1-01. Identify the following observable properties of objects using the senses: shape, texture, size, color (See M00-S4C1-02 and M00-S4C1-03). 24
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SC00-S5C1-02. Compare objects by the following observable properties: size, color, type of material (See M00-S4C1-02). 39
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SC00-S5C2. Position and Motion of Objects: Understand spatial relationships and the way objects move.

SC00-S5C2-01. Describe spatial relationships (i.e., above, below, next to, left, right, middle, center) of objects. (See M00-S4C1-02 and 3SS-R1-01). 3
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SC00-S5C3. Energy and Magnetism: Investigate different forms of energy.

SC00-S5C3-01. Investigate how applied forces (push and pull) can make things move. 6
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SC00-S5C3-02. Investigate how forces can make things move without another thing touching them (e.g., magnets, static electricity). 9
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SC00-S5C3-03. Sort materials according to whether they are or are not attracted by a magnet. 6
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SC00-S5C3-04. Identify familiar everyday uses of magnets (e.g., in toys, cabinet locks, decoration). 5
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AZ.SC00-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC00-S6C1. Properties of Earth Materials: Identify the basic properties of Earth materials.

SC00-S6C1-01. Identify rocks, soil, and water as basic Earth materials. 11
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SC00-S6C1-02. Compare physical properties (e.g., color, texture, capacity to retain water) of basic Earth materials. 11
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SC00-S6C1-03. Classify a variety of objects as being natural or man-made. 8
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SC00-S6C1-04. Identify ways some natural or man-made materials can be reused or recycled (e.g., efficient use of paper, recycle aluminum cans). 37
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SC00-S6C2. Objects in the Sky: Identify objects in the sky.

SC00-S6C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC00-S6C3. Changes in the Earth and Sky: Understand characteristics of weather conditions and climate.

SC00-S6C3-01. Identify the following aspects of weather: temperature, wind, precipitation, storms. 19
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SC00-S6C3-02. Describe observable changes in weather. 41
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SC00-S6C3-03. Give examples of how the weather affects people's daily activities. 41
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