Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade K

Other Missouri Science sets

Matter and Its InteractionsPS1

  • A.

    Structure and Properties of MatterPS1.A

    1. A.

      Make qualitative observations of the physical properties of objects (i.e., size, shape, color, mass).K.PS1.A

Motion and Stability: Forces and InteractionsPS2

  • A.

    Forces and MotionPS2.A

    1. a.

      Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.K.PS2.A.a

    2. b.

      Describe ways to change the motion of an object (i.e., how to cause an object to go slower, go faster, go farther, change direction, stop).K.PS2.A.b

EnergyPS3

  • A.

    Definitions of EnergyPS3.A

    1. A.

      Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface.K.PS3.A

  • B.

    Conservation of Energy and Energy TransferPS3.B

    1. B.

      With prompting and support, use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an areaK.PS3.B

From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and ProcessesLS1

  • C.

    Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsLS1.C

    1. C.

      Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.K.LS1.C

Earth's Place in the UniverseESS1

  • B.

    Earth and the Solar SystemESS1.B

    1. B.

      Make observations during different seasons to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.K.ESS1.B

Earth's SystemsESS2

  • D.

    Weather and ClimateESS2.D

    1. D.

      Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.K.ESS2.D

  • E.

    BiogeologyESS2.E

    1. E.

      With prompting and support, construct an argument using evidence for how plants and animals (including but not limited to humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.K.ESS2.E

Earth and Human ActivityESS3

  • A.

    Natural ResourcesESS3.A

    1. A.

      Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.K.ESS3.A

  • B.

    Natural HazardsESS3.B

    1. B.

      Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.K.ESS3.B

Engineering DesignETS1

  • A.

    Defining and Delimiting Engineering ProblemsETS1.A

    1. A.

      Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.K.ETS1.A

  • B.

    Developing Possible SolutionsETS1.B

    1. B.

      Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.K.ETS1.B

  • C.

    Optimizing the Solution ProcessETS1.C

    1. C.

      Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.K.ETS1.C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Missouri Learning Standards: Science (K-5)

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