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Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood PRE-KINDERGARTEN

K–12 Standards

Scientific Thinking and Technology – Exploring, Scientific Inquiry, and Discovery
Other Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood sets
Approaches to Learning through Play – Constructing, Organizing, and Applying Knowledge
Creative Thinking and Expression – Communicating through the Arts
Health, Wellness, and Physical Development – Learning About My Body
Language and Literacy Development – English Language Arts
Mathematical Thinking and Expression – Exploring, Processing, and Problem-Solving
Scientific Thinking and Technology – Exploring, Scientific Inquiry, and Discovery
Social and Emotional Development – Student Interpersonal Skills

Life Science3.1

A
ORGANIZATION FOR MATTER AND ENERGY FLOW IN ORGANISMS
1. A
  Use observations to identify and describe what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.3.1 PK.A
  1
  Sort objects by living and non-living .3.1 PK.A.1
  2
  Categorize common living things into plants and animals .3.1 PK.A.2
  3
  State that living things need air, food, and water to survive .3.1 PK.A.3
  4
  Observe the effect of darkness and light on growing plants .3.1 PK.A.4
  5
  Tell the parts of a person, animal, or plant .3.1 PK.A.5
  6
  Draw a picture of a person, an animal, or a plant including most of the major observable features .3.1 PK.A.6
  7
  Ask questions about objects, organisms, and events .3.1 PK.A.7
  8
  Use the five senses and simple equipment to gather data .3.1 PK.A.8
  9
  Collect objects during a nature walk .3.1 PK.A.9
  10
  Describe observations accurately .3.1 PK.A.10
  11
  Compare observations with others .3.1 PK.A.11
  12
  Make a prediction about the result of the experiment3.1 PK.A.12
  13
  Observe and document the growth of a living thing through drawings, writing, and/or photos .3.1 PK.A.13
  14
  Describe changes in people and animals over time (e .g ., losing teeth, growing out of clothing, beans sprouting) .3.1 PK.A.14
  15
  Care for plants and animals in the classroom .3.1 PK.A.15
  16
  Identify changes that occur to animals during the seasons3.1 PK.A.16

Physical Science3.2

A
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
1. A
  Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.3.2 PK.A
  1
  Recognize the different types of matter (e .g ., solid, liquid, gas) .3.2 PK.A.1
  2
  Describe objects according to size, shape, color, or properties of matter .3.2 PK.A.2
  3
  Collect items and sort them according to shape, color, or other attributes .3.2 PK.A.3
  4
  Recognize that matter takes on different shapes depending upon its type (e .g ., solids have a definite shape, liquids take the shape of their container, gas lacks shape and is present everywhere) .3.2 PK.A.4
  5
  Ask questions about objects .3.2 PK.A.5
  6
  Use the five senses and simple equipment to gather data .3.2 PK.A.6
  7
  Make a prediction about the results of the experiment .3.2 PK.A.7
  8
  Point out when a change in matter occurs .3.2 PK.A.8
  9
  Observe differences in water (e .g ., ice cube or snow melting and freezing) .3.2 PK.A.9
  10
  Notice changes in food substances during cooking .3.2 PK.A.10
  11
  Experiment with changes in matter .3.2 PK.A.11
  12
  Experiment with changes in substances when combined .3.2 PK.A.12
B
FORCES AND MOTION
1. B
  Participate in investigations to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull. 3.2 PK.B
  1
  omment about the speed or direction of objects during play .3.2 PK.B.1
  2
  Demonstrate an understanding of fast, slow, back, forth, start and stop .3.2 PK.B.2
  3
  Use the five sense and simple equipment to gather data .3.2 PK.B.3
  4
  Experiment with objects or ideas to obtain a result .3.2 PK.B.4
  5
  Make predictions about an outcome (e .g ., What might happen to a kite when the wind blows or slows down?) .3.2 PK.B.5
  6
  Describe observations accurately .3.2 PK.B.6
  7
  Compare observations with others .3.2 PK.B.7
  8
  Push or pull objects with varying size, shape, and weights .3.2 PK.B.8
C
TYPES OF INTERACTIONS
1. C
  Participate in investigations to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.3.2 PK.C
  1
  Demonstrate an understanding of push and pull .3.2 PK.C.1
  2
  Participate in activities that involve changes in strength and direction in the pushing and pulling of objects and discuss the outcomes .3.2 PK.C.2
  3
  Make predictions about an outcome (e .g ., What might happen to a car that is pushed up or down a hill?) .3.2 PK.C.3
  4
  Describe observations accurately .3.2 PK.C.4
  5
  Compare observations with others .3.2 PK.C.5
  6
  Push or pull objects using varying strengths and directions3.2 PK.C.6
D
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND ENERGY TRANSFER
1. D
  Recognize that light from the sun has an effect on the earth’s surface.3.2 PK.D
  1
  Understand the earth’s surface could include rocks, sand, soil, water .3.2 PK.D.1
  2
  Participate in investigations of the effect of the sun on the earth’s surface .3.2 PK.D.2
2. E
  Participate in simple investigations that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight. 3.2 PK.E
  1
  Comment on the impact an object has when placed between the sun and the earth’s surface (e .g ., umbrellas, canopies, and tents) .3.2 PK.E.1
  2
  Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area .3.2 PK.E.2

Earth and Space Science3.3

A
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
1. A
  Identify seasons that correspond with observable conditions and identify how weather affects daily life. 3.3 PK.A
  1
  Name the four seasons and an observable condition for that season (e .g ., falling leaves, snow, rain, buds on trees, or green grass) .3.3 PK.A.1
  2
  Match types of clothing or activities to seasonal weather conditions (e .g ., we use an umbrella when it is raining; we wear coats, hats, scarves, and mittens when it’s cold outside) .3.3 PK.A.2
  3
  Use a thermometer as a tool for measuring temperature .3.3 PK.A.3
  4
  Talk about current weather events that affect the community .3.3 PK.A.4

Environmental Literacy and Sustainability3.4

A
AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES
1. A
  Identify natural resources available to people in their daily lives. 3.4 PK.A
  1
  State that living things need air, food, and water to survive .3.4 PK.A.1
  2
  Understand that the things we use can be made from things found in the environment .3.4 PK.A.2
  3
  Match simple items used by people to its natural resource (e .g ., milk to cow, wood for building to tree, wool to sheep) .3.4 PK.A.3
  4
  Understand that natural resources are materials that come from the environment and are used by people .3.4 PK.A.4
  5
  Discuss and use natural items collected from the immediate environment .3.4 PK.A.5
  6
  Label human needs as air, food, water, shelter, clothing .3.4 PK.A.6
D
SUSTAINABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP
1. D
  Engage in activities that reduce the impact of humans on the local environment. 3.4 PK.D
  1
  Identify how litter can have a negative impact on the environment .3.4 PK.D.1
  2
  Participate in experiments that show how litter can impact the environment .3.4 PK.D.2
  3
  Identify ways that litter should be handled .3.4 PK.D.3
  4
  Sort waste into those things that can be recycled and those things that cannot .3.4 PK.D.4
  5
  Practice recycling as part of classroom routine .3.4 PK.D.5

Technology and Engineering 3.5

A
APPLYING, MAINTAINING, AND ASSESSING TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS
1. A
  Identify and use everyday symbols. 3.5 PK.A
  1
  Label symbols including road signs, symbols for persons with disabilities, and icons on a screen .3.5 PK.A.1
  2
  Use symbols to represent or communicate an idea or a solution to a problem .3.5 PK.A.2
2. C
  Identify various technologies used in everyday life. 3.5 PK.C
3. 1
  Label technology with appropriate vocabulary when using or shown (e .g ., telephone, cell phone, computer, TV, camera, tablet, e-reader, Smart board) .3.5 PK.C
  2
  Discuss personal experiences with technology .3.5 PK.C.2
4. E
  Explain the helpful and harmful effects of technology.3.5 PK.E
  1
  Label technology with appropriate vocabulary when using or shown (e .g ., telephone, cell phone, computer, TV, camera, tablet, e-reader, Smart board) .3.5 PK.E.1
  2
  Discuss personal experiences with technology .3.5 PK.E.2
  3
  Identify how technology affects daily lives .3.5 PK.E.3
  4
  Describe different types of technology .3.5 PK.E.4
  5
  Discuss how technology use could be helpful or harmful .3.5 PK.E.5
5. K
  Safely use tools to complete tasks. 3.5 PK.K
  1
  Identify different tools .3.5 PK.K.1
  2
  Use tools for intended purpose .3.5 PK.K.2
  3
  Discuss the ways in which tools can be used safely .3.5 PK.K.3
  4
  Follow established rules (e .g ., time limit, handling with care, putting away) when using tools .3.5 PK.K.4
  5
  Choose tools that are appropriate for an identified task .3.5 PK.K.5
M
DESIGN AND DESIGN THINKING IN TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION
1. M
  Demonstrate essential skills of the engineering design process.3.5 PK.M
  1
  Identify the steps of the engineering design process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve) .3.5 PK.M.1
  2
  Participate in activities that use the steps of the engineering design process3.5 PK.M.2
  a
  Ask – Define the problem .3.5 PK.M.2.a
  b
  Imagine – Brainstorm possible solutions .3.5 PK.M.2.b
  c
  Plan – Research ideas and explore possibilities . Establish criteria and constraints . Consider alternative solutions and select an approach .3.5 PK.M.2.c
  d
  Create – Develop a design proposal . Make or model a prototype . Test and evaluate .3.5 PK.M.2.d
  e
  Improve – Refine the design, create the solution, communicate the results .3.5 PK.M.2.e
2. N
  Participate in simple investigations to determine how things work. 3.5 PK.N
  1
  Engage is listening, questioning, and discussing .3.5 PK.N.1
  2
  Ask questions about how things work .3.5 PK.N.2
  3
  Observe and discuss how things work .3.5 PK.N.3
  4
  Take things apart and put them back together3.5 PK.N.4
3. S
  Apply design concepts, principles, and processes through play and exploration. 3.5 PK.S
X
INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGIES, AND PRACTICES
1. X
  Develop a plan in order to complete a task.3.5 PK.X
CC
NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
1. CC
  Discuss the roles of scientists, engineers, technologists, and others who work with technology. 3.5 PK.CC
  1
  Act out roles’ scientists, engineers, technologists, and others who work with technology .3.5 PK.CC.1
  2
  Examine and explore different careers and discuss the similarities and differences in the way that those careers use technology .3.5 PK.CC.2

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