Benchmarks (3 - 5)
C.
Describe Earth's resources including rocks, soil, water, air, animals and plants and the ways in which they can be conserved.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
1.
Compare distinct properties of rocks (e.g., color, layering, texture).
Benchmarks (K - 2)
B.
Design and conduct a simple investigation to explore a question.
C.
Gather and communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation through a variety of methods.
Benchmarks (3 - 5)
A.
Use appropriate instruments safely to observe, measure and collect data when conducting a scientific investigation.
B.
Organize and evaluate observations, measurements and other data to formulate inferences and conclusions.
C.
Develop, design and safely conduct scientific investigations and communicate the results.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade Kindergarten)
4.
Use the five senses to make observations about the natural world.
5.
Draw pictures that correctly portray features of the item being described.
7.
Use appropriate tools and simple equipment/instruments to safely gather scientific data (e.g., magnifiers and other appropriate tools).
8.
Measure the lengths of objects using non-standard methods of measurement (e.g., teddy bear counters, pennies).
9.
Make pictographs and use them to describe observations and draw conclusions.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 1)
4.
Work in a small group to complete an investigation and then share findings with others.
6.
Use appropriate tools and simple equipment/instruments to safely gather scientific data (e.g., magnifiers, timers, simple balances and other appropriate tools).
8.
Use oral, written and pictorial representation to communicate work.
9.
Describe things as accurately as possible and compare with the observations of others.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 2)
7.
Use appropriate tools and simple equipment/instruments to safely gather scientific data (e.g., magnifiers, non-breakable thermometers, timers, rulers, balances, calculators and other appropriate tools).
8.
Measure properties of objects using tools such as rulers, balances and thermometers.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 3)
1.
Select the appropriate tools and use relevant safety procedures to measure and record length and weight in metric and English units.
5.
Record and organize observations (e.g., journals, charts, tables).
6.
Communicate scientific findings to others through a variety of methods (e.g., pictures, written, oral and recorded observations).