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Understandings about the Nature of Science

  • 1.

    Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of MethodsAH.1

    1. 1.

      Science investigations begin with a question.K-2.AH.1.1

    2. 2.

      Scientist use different ways to study the world.K-2.AH.1.2

  • 2.

    Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical EvidenceAH.2

    1. 1.

      Scientists look for patterns and order when making observations about the world.K-2.AH.2.1

  • 3.

    Scientific Knowledge is Open to Revision in Light of New EvidenceAH.3

    1. 1.

      Science knowledge can change when new information is found.K-2.AH.3.1

  • 4.

    Science Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and Theories Explain Natural PhenomenaAH.4

    1. 1.

      Scientists use drawings, sketches, and models as a way to communicate ideas.K-2.AH.4.1

    2. 2.

      Scientists search for cause and effect relationships to explain natural events.K-2.AH.4.2

  • 5.

    Science is a Way of KnowingAH.5

    1. 1.

      Science knowledge helps us know about the world.K-2.AH.5.1

  • 6.

    Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural SystemsAH.6

    1. 1.

      Science assumes natural events happen today as they happened in the past.K-2.AH.6.1

    2. 2.

      Many events are repeated.K-2.AH.6.2

  • 7.

    Science is a Human EndeavorAH.7

    1. 1.

      People have practiced science for a long time.K-2.AH.7.1

    2. 2.

      Men and women of diverse backgrounds are scientists and engineers.K-2.AH.7.2

  • 8.

    Science Addresses Questions About the Natural and Material World.AH.8

    1. 1.

      Scientists study the natural and material world.K-2.AH.8.1

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2013

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