West Virginia State Standards for Science: Kindergarten

WV.SC.S.1. History and the Nature of Science: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of science and the evolvement of scientific knowledge; demonstrate an understanding of science as a human endeavor encompassing the contributions of diverse cultures and scientists; and demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science.

SC.K.1.1. Students will ask questions about themselves and their world. 17
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SC.K.1.2. Students will listen to stories about the lives and discoveries of scientists. 3
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WV.SC.S.2. Science as Inquiry: Students will demonstrate the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry; demonstrate understanding about scientific inquiry; and demonstrate the ability to think and act as scientists by engaging in active inquiries, investigations and hands-on activities a minimum of 50 percent of the instructional time.

SC.K.2.1. Students will demonstrate curiosity, initiative and creativity by asking questions about the environment noting patterns and variations of natural objects (e.g., trees, leaves, animal structures). 17
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SC.K.2.2. Students will explore and describe objects and events using the five senses to develop observational skills and make predictions based on personal observation. 16
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SC.K.2.3. Students will use scientific instruments and everyday materials to investigate the natural world (e.g., hand lens, balance, magnets). 19
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SC.K.2.4. Students will use safe and proper techniques for handling, manipulating and caring for science materials (e.g., follow safety rules, maintain a clean work area, treat living organisms humanely). 15
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SC.K.2.5. Students will collect and record information in a variety of ways (e.g., drawings, weather calendar, graphs). 23
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WV.SC.S.3. Unifying Themes: Students will demonstrate an understanding of interdependent themes present in the natural and designed world (e.g., systems, order and organization; evidence, models and explanation; constancy, change, and measurement; equilibrium and evolution; form and function); demonstrate the ability to identify, construct, test, analyze and evaluate systems, models and changes; and demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions about and predict changes in natural and designed systems.

SC.K.3.1. Students will recognize that models are representations of real things. 16
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SC.K.3.2. Students will observe that change occurs gradually, repetitively, or randomly within the environment. 15
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WV.SC.S.4. Science Subject Matter-Concepts: Students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and applications of scientific facts, concepts, principles, theories and models as delineated in the objectives; demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among physics, chemistry, biology and the earth and space sciences; and apply knowledge, understanding and skills of science subject matter-concepts to daily life experiences.

SC.K.4.1. Characteristics of Organisms: Students will, using the five senses, identify living and non-living things. 24
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SC.K.4.2. Life Cycles of Organisms: Students will observe the movement, growth and changes in plants and animals. 59
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SC.K.4.3. Organisms and Environments: Students will observe models of plants and animals in different environments (e.g., terrariums, aquariums, animals and plants in a forest, pond, field). 27
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SC.K.4.4. Properties of Objects and Materials: Students will describe, compare, sort and group objects in terms of what they are made of (clay, cloth, paper, metal, etc.) and their physical properties of size, shape, color, weight or texture. 19
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SC.K.4.5. Properties of Objects and Materials: Students will identify liquids and solids. 5
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SC.K.4.6. Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism: Students will identify colors. 3
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SC.K.4.7. Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism: Students will explore changes in energy (e.g., hot-cold and light-dark). 5
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SC.K.4.8. Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism: Students will explore magnetic properties of objects. 7
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SC.K.4.9. Position and Motion of Objects: Students will explore the different ways objects can be moved (e.g., straight, circular, fast, slow). 5
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SC.K.4.10. Changes in Earth and Sky: Students will observe and record daily changes in weather (e.g., clouds, air temperature). 15
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SC.K.4.11. Objects in the Sky: Students will identify objects in the day and night sky (e.g., moon, stars, sun). 17
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SC.K.4.12. Properties of Earth Materials: Students will observe and compare differences in earth materials. 1
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WV.SC.S.5. Scientific Design and Application: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence between science and technology; demonstrate the ability to distinguish between natural and man-made objects; demonstrate abilities of technological design; and demonstrate the ability to utilize technology to gather data and communicate designs, results and conclusions.

SC.K.5.1. Students will observe the uses of tools and appliances at home and at play.

WV.SC.S.6. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate personal and societal benefits when examining health, population, resource and environmental issues; demonstrate the ability to evaluate the impact of different points of view on health, population, resource and environmental practices; predict the long-term societal impact of specific health, population, resource and environmental practices; and demonstrate an understanding of public policy decisions as related to health, population, resource and environmental issues.

SC.K.6.1. Students will work in groups, listen to and be tolerant of different viewpoints. 9
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