Vermont State Standards for Science: Kindergarten

VT.7.1. Inquiry, Experimentation, and Theory: Scientific Method: Students use scientific methods to describe, investigate, and explain phenomena and raise questions in order to: Generate alternative explanations (hypotheses) based on observations and prior knowledge; Design inquiry that allows these explanations to be tested; Deduce the expected results; Gather and analyze data to compare the actual results to the expected outcomes; and Make and communicate conclusions, generating new questions raised by observations and readings.

SPK-K:1. Scientific Questioning: Students demonstrate their understanding of scientific questioning by:

1.1. Developing a question by completing the prompt, 'I wonder...?'. 16
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 1.1.

1.2. Demonstrating a 'questioning mind' through extended, intentional (purposeful) interactions with materials or people; Experiments with possibilities. 17
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 1.2.

SPK-K:2. Predicting and Hypothesizing: Students demonstrate their understanding of predicting and hypothesizing by:

2.1. Stating ideas about what may happen or be observed in the future (e.g., Student thinks ahead). 16
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 2.1.

SPK-K:3. Designing Experiments: Students demonstrate their understanding of experimental design by:

3.1. Explaining the process of an investigation before and during the process (e.g., 'on the job' planning, investigating, and explaining can happen simultaneously). 14
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 3.1.

3.2. Using procedures that are safe and humane. 14
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 3.2.

SPK-K:4. Conducting Experiments: Students demonstrate their ability to conduct experiments by:

4.1. Using more than one of the senses to make observations. 20
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 4.1.

4.2. Describing obvious features of an object or event. 15
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 4.2.

4.3. Representing data in a variety of ways including words, numbers, symbols, and pictures. 9
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 4.3.

4.4. Drawing scientifically: (a) Recording shapes, prominent features with supporting details (e.g., eyelashes on eyes), and color; (b) Spatially organizing and differentiating significant parts observed; (c) Adding essential information to a diagram provided by the teacher; (d) Using simple equipment and nonstandard measurement tools to gather data and extend the senses (e.g., balances, scales, counters, magnifiers); (e) Following teacher guidance to complete steps while investigating a question. 16
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 4.4.

SPK-K:5. Representing Data and Analysis: Students demonstrate their ability to represent data by:

5.1. Organizing a piece of data (measurement or observation) or a group representation (e.g., pictograph, bar graph, or chart). 9
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 5.1.

SPK-K:6. Representing Data and Analysis: Students demonstrate their ability to analyze data by:

6.1. Sorting objects based upon current observations and justifying groupings. 24
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 6.1.

SPK-K:7. Representing Data and Analysis: Students demonstrate their ability to explain data by:

7.1. Explaining observations with the support of material props, photographs, drawings, or diagrams. 16
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 7.1.

SPK-K:8. Applying Results: Students demonstrate their ability to apply results by:

8.1. Identifying similarities between past experiences and current investigations. 15
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 8.1.

VT.7.12. Space, Time, and Matter: Matter, Motion, Forces, and Energy: Students understand forces and motion, the properties and composition of matter, and energy sources and transformations.

SPK-K:9. Properties of Matter: Students demonstrate their understanding of the Properties of Matter by:

9.1. Observing and sorting substances that are solids and liquids and identifying their differences.

SPK-K:19. Motion: Students demonstrate their understanding of Motion by:

19.1. Manipulating objects and observing and describing the motion. 3
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 19.1.

SPK-K:23. Energy and Energy Transformation: Students demonstrate their understanding of Heat Energy by:

23.1. Identifying the sun as a source of heat energy. 8
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 23.1.

SPK-K:25. Energy and Energy Transformation: Students demonstrate their understanding of Magnetism by:

25.1. Investigating, observing and describing how magnets can make some things move without touching (e.g., determining the distance needed for a magnet to attract an object). 4
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 25.1.

VT.7.13. The Living World: Organisms, Evolution, and Interdependence: Students understand the characteristics of organisms, see patterns of similarity and differences among living organisms, understand the role of evolution, and recognize the interdependence of all systems that support life.

SPK-K:30. Survival of Organisms and Cells: Students demonstrate their understanding of Structure and Function-Survival Requirements by:

30.1. Observing and recording what happens when food and water are given to living and non-living things. 16
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 30.1.

SPK-K:34. Interdependence within Ecosystems: Students demonstrate their understanding of Energy Flow in an Ecosystem by:

34.1. Caring for plants and animals by identifying and providing for their needs. 23
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 34.1.

SPK-K:38. Classification of Living Things: Students demonstrate their understanding of Classification of Organisms by:

38.1. Sorting and identifying examples of plants and animals. 86
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 38.1.

VT.7.14. The Living World: The Human Body: Students demonstrate understanding of the human body heredity, body systems, and individual development and understand the impact of the environment on the human body.

SPK-K:41. Body Systems: Students demonstrate their understanding of Human Body Systems by:

41.1. Identifying the five senses and using the senses to identify objects in their environment. 23
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 41.1.

VT.7.15. The Universe, Earth, and The Environment: Theories, Systems, and Forces: Students demonstrate understanding of the earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe in terms of the systems that characterize them, the forces that affect and shape them over time, and the theories that currently explain their evolution.

SPK-K:44. Solar System: Students demonstrate their understanding of Characteristics of the Solar System by:

44.1. Observing and recording the day and night sky. 24
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 44.1.

SPK-K:46. Earth Materials and the Rock Cycle: Students demonstrate their understanding of Processes and Change over Time within Earth Systems by:

46.1. Sorting and recognizing similarities and differences in a variety of rocks (from boulders to grains of sand). 1
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 46.1.

SPK-K:48. Atmosphere, Water Cycle, Weather, Seasons: Students demonstrate their understanding of Processes and Change over Time within Earth Systems by:

48.1. Observing and describing weather daily throughout a school year. 32
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 48.1.

SPK-K:49. Natural Resources: Students demonstrate their understanding of Processes and Change within Natural Resources by:

49.1. Identifying items that students consume on a daily basis (e.g., food, fiber, paper, wool or wood). 12
Suggested Titles for Vermont Science State Standard 49.1.