Course Content
A. Shapes and Colors
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A.01. Identify and name basic colors (e.g., red, blue, green, yellow).
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A.02. Recognize and name common two-dimensional shapes (e.g., circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
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A.03. Sort objects based on a single attribute: color or two-dimensional shape.
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A.04. Classify objects by color, identifying similarities and differences.
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A.05. Classify objects by two-dimensional shape, identifying defining attributes.
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A.06. Recognize and name common three-dimensional shapes (e.g., cube, sphere, cone, cylinder).
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A.07. Sort objects based on three-dimensional shape.
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A.08. Classify objects by three-dimensional shape, identifying defining attributes.
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A.09. Combine color and shape attributes to classify objects (e.g., “red circle,” “blue square”).
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A.10. Predict the effects of changing an object’s color or shape.
B. Comparing
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B.01. Identify objects that are long or short.
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B.02. Identify objects that are light or heavy.
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B.03. Identify objects that are hot or cold.
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B.04. Identify objects that are fast or slow.
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B.05. Compare the length of two or more objects using appropriate vocabulary.
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B.06. Compare the weight of two or more objects using appropriate vocabulary.
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B.07. Compare the temperature of two or more objects using appropriate vocabulary.
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B.08. Compare the speed of two or more objects using appropriate vocabulary.
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B.09. Rank objects based on their relative length, weight, temperature, or speed.
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B.10. Describe real-world scenarios involving comparisons of length, weight, temperature, and speed.
C. Materials
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C.01. Identify different textures (e.g., smooth, rough, bumpy).
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C.02. Sort objects by texture, grouping similar textures together.
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C.03. Identify different materials (e.g., wood, plastic, metal, fabric).
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C.04. Sort objects by material, grouping similar materials together.
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C.05. Describe the properties of different materials (e.g., hard, soft, flexible).
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C.06. Classify objects by material, identifying similarities and differences.
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C.07. Classify objects by texture, identifying similarities and differences.
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C.08. Classify objects by shape, color, material and texture using multiple attributes.
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C.09. Describe objects using their shape, color, material, and texture.
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C.10. Select appropriate materials for specific tasks based on their properties.
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C.11. Predict how different materials will respond to various conditions (e.g., heat, water).
D. Living things
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D.01. Distinguish between living and non-living things.
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D.02. Classify objects as either living or non-living based on observable characteristics.
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D.03. Identify plants and animals as types of living things.
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D.04. Describe the basic needs of living things (e.g., food, water, air).
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D.05. Explain why living things need food, water, and air.
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D.06. Compare and contrast the characteristics of plants and animals.
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D.07. Explain how living things interact with their environment.
E. Plants
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E.01. Identify the basic parts of a plant (e.g., roots, stem, leaves, flower).
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E.02. Match common plants to their “parents” or related species based on observable characteristics.
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E.03. Identify different types of plants (e.g., trees, flowers, grasses).
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E.04. Describe what plants need to survive (e.g., sunlight, water, soil).
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E.05. Explain the role of each plant part in the plant’s survival.
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E.06. Discuss the life cycle of a plant and the stages of growth.
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E.07. Compare and contrast different types of plants based on their characteristics.
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E.08. Predict how changes in environmental conditions might affect plant growth.
F. Animals
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F.04. Explain how animals use their body parts to meet their needs.
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F.05. Explain how animals use their five senses to interact with the world.
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F.06. Give examples of different ways animals use their body parts to find food.
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F.07. Discuss how animals adapt to different environments to survive.
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F.01. Describe the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) and their functions.
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F.02. Match animals to their parents or offspring, recognizing similarities and differences.
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F.03. Describe what animals need to survive (e.g., food, water, shelter).
G. Force and Motion
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G.01. Define the terms “push” and “pull.”
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G.02. Identify examples of pushes and pulls in everyday activities.
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G.03. Describe the different ways things move (e.g., straight, curved, zigzag).
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G.04. Explore how pushes and pulls can start, stop, and change the direction of movement.
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G.05. Investigate pushes and pulls using simple experiments.
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G.06. Predict how different forces will affect the motion of an object.
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G.07. Determine what objects a magnet can pull.
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G.08. Explore how magnets push and pull each other.
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G.09. Design and conduct an experiment to test the strength of different magnets.
H. Light and Sound
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H.01. Distinguish between more light and less light.
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H.02. Identify materials that let light go through (transparent) versus those that do not (opaque).
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H.03. Explain how light and sound can be used to communicate (e.g., flashlight signals, sirens).
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H.04. Explore how shadows are formed and changed.
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H.05. Describe how sounds are made and how they travel.
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H.06. Discuss the importance of light and sound in our daily lives.
I. Weather and Seasons
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I.01. Describe the current weather conditions using appropriate vocabulary (e.g., sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy).
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I.02. Identify different types of precipitation (e.g., rain, snow, sleet, hail).
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I.03. Recognize and describe common weather patterns associated with different seasons.
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I.04. Explain how temperature and precipitation affect the types of activities we can do.
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I.05. Observe and record daily weather conditions using simple tools.
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I.06. Predict the type of clothing that would be appropriate for different weather conditions.
J. Earth’s Resources
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J.01. Identify basic Earth materials: water, rocks, and soil.
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J.02. Classify rocks and minerals based on observable properties (e.g., color, texture, hardness).
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J.03. Define natural resources and provide examples (e.g., trees, water, minerals).
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J.04. Explain the importance of water, rocks, and soil for living things.
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J.05. Discuss how we use Earth’s resources in our daily lives.
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J.06. Describe the properties of water, rocks, and soil.
K. Human Impacts
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K.01. Define the terms “reduce,” “reuse,” and “recycle.”
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K.02. Explain why it is important to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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K.03. Identify examples of how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle in our daily lives.
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K.04. Discuss the benefits of reducing waste and conserving resources.
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K.05. Describe the impact of human activities on the environment.
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K.06. Propose solutions to environmental problems caused by human activities.
L. Astronomy
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L.01. Identify the sun, moon, and stars in the daytime and nighttime sky.
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L.02. Describe the appearance of the daytime sky.
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L.03. Describe the appearance of the night sky.
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L.04. Explain why the sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
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L.05. Recognize that the sun is a star.
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L.06. Understand that the moon reflects light from the sun.
M. Engineering practices
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M.01. Brainstorm ideas for solving a simple problem.
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M.02. Design a solution to a given problem using available materials.
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M.03. Test and evaluate a design, identifying its strengths and weaknesses.
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M.04. Explain the steps involved in the engineering design process.
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M.05. Redesign a solution based on test results and feedback.
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M.06. Design a race car track, incorporating elements of force and motion.
