Arizona State Science Standards

Kindergarten

SC00-S2C1-01: (History and Nature of Science, History of Science as a Human Endeavor): Give examples of how diverse people (e.g. children, parents, weather reporters, cooks, healthcare workers, gardeners) use science in daily life.

SC00-S3C2-01: (Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, Science and Technology in Society): Describe how simple tools (e.g. scissors, pencils, paper clips, hammers) can make tasks easier. <e.g. thermometers can make taking temperature outside easier>

SC00-S5C2-01: (Physical Science, Position and Motion of Objects): Describe spatial relationships (i.e. above, below, next to, left, right, middle, center) of objects. . <e.g. the sun, clouds, etc are above our heads>

SC00-S6C3-01: (Earth and Space Science, Changes in the Earth and Sky): Identify the following aspects of weather: temperature, wind, precipitation, storms.

SC00-S6C3-02: (Earth and Space Science, Changes in the Earth and Sky): Describe observable changes in weather.

SC00-S6C3-03: (Earth and Space Science, Changes in the Earth and Sky): Give examples of how the weather affects people’s daily activities.

Resources:

§ Arizona State Board of Education. Arizona Academic Content Standards: Science Articulated by Grade Level. May 24, 2004. (Updated March 10, 2005) http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/science