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K–12 Standards

Science

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SCIENTFIC INQUIRY AND APPLICATION1

  • 1

    Exploration, Observations, and Hypotheses: The child observes, explores, and interacts with materials, others, and the environment.1.1

    1. a

      Exhibits curiosity about objects, living things, and other natural events in the environment. 1.1.a

    2. b

      Identifies attributes of objects, living things, and natural events in the environment.1.1.b

    3. c

      Describes changes in objects, living things, and natural events in the environment.1.1.c

    4. d

      Begins to describe the similarities, differences and relationships between objects, living things and natural events.1.1.d

    5. e

      Asks and responds to questions about relationships of objects, living things, and events in the natural environment.1.1.e

  • 2

    Investigation: The child researches their own predictions and the ideas of others through active exploration and experimentation.1.2

    1. a

      Uses a variety of tools and materials to investigate.1.2.a

    2. b

      Makes predictions and researches hypotheses through active investigation.1.2.b

    3. c

      Adjusts their approach if results are different than expected and continues testing. 1.2.c

    4. d

      Persists with an investigation.1.2.d

  • 3

    Analysis and Conclusion1.3

    1. a

      Uses a variety of materials to record and organize data.1.3.a

    2. b

      Identifies cause and effect relationships.1.3.b

    3. c

      Constructs theories to explain their investigations.1.3.c

  • 4

    Communication: The child discusses, communicates, and reflects upon the scientific investigation and its findings.1.4

    1. a

      Displays and interprets data.1.4.a

    2. b

      Presents their scientific ideas in a variety of ways.1.4.b

    3. c

      Conducts further investigation based on prior experience and information gained.1.4.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K and Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
ARIZONA EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS 4th Edition May 2018

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