Language Arts: Kindergarten
Mathematics: Kindergarten
Physical Health and Growth: Kindergarten
Science: Kindergarten
Social Studies: Kindergarten
Student Wellbeing: K-Grade 2

Physical Science

1
Demonstrate ability to explore objects in the physical worldSC1.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Use senses to learn about concepts of weight, motion, and forceSC1.1.y.a
  b
  Handle and explore objects in different ways depending on perceptual information such as fragile, messy, or stickySC1.1.y.b
  c
  Ask questions about physical properties and changes in the physical worldSC1.1.y.c
  d
  Begin to use scientific vocabulary words (e.g., observe, predict, hypothesis, experiment)SC1.1.y.d
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Use senses to observe and describe concepts of weight, motion, and forceSC1.1.o.a
  b
  Ask questions and draw conclusions about physical properties and the physical worldSC1.1.o.b
  c
  Use a greater number of scientific vocabulary words related to classroom investigationsSC1.1.o.c
2
Demonstrate awareness of the physical properties of objectsSC1.2
1. Younger and Older Preschool
  a
  Identify materials that make up objectsSC1.2.yo.a
2. Younger Preschool
  a
  Investigate and describe observable properties of objectsSC1.2.y.a
  b
  Match objects by physical attributes SC1.2.y.b
3. Older Preschool
  a
  Use evidence from investigations to describe observable properties of objectsSC1.2.o.a
  b
  Sort objects into categories based on physical attributes and explain reasoningSC1.2.o.b

Earth and Space Science

1
Recognize seasonal and weather related changesSC2.1
1. Younger and Older Preschool
  a
  Communicate awareness of seasonal changesSC2.1.yo.a
2. Younger Preschool
  a
  Describe weather conditions using correct terminologySC2.1.y.a
3. Older Preschool
  a
  Describe how weather changesSC2.1.o.a

Life Science

1
Demonstrate awareness of lifeSC3.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Identify the correct names for adult and baby animals SC3.1.y.a
  b
  Compare attributes of living organismsSC3.1.y.b
2. Younger and Older Preschool
  a
  Identify and describe the function of body partsSC3.1.yo.a
3. Older Preschool
  a
  Differentiate animals from plantsSC3.1.o.a
  b
  Discriminate between living organisms and non-living objectsSC3.1.o.b
  c
  Ask questions and conduct investigations to understand life scienceSC3.1.o.c
2
Demonstrate awareness of the preservation, protection, and care of living creatures and plants SC3.2
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Begin to recognize that plants and animals need food, water, air, and sun to survive SC3.2.y.a
  b
  Begin to explore concepts and information related to ways to take care of our environment and begin to recognize that everyday decisions have an impact on the environmentSC3.2.y.b
  c
  Recognize things that do not belong in the environment (e. g., litter) SC3.2.y.c
  d
  Begin to care for living things (feeding fish, watering plants, helping weed garden)SC3.2.y.d
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Participate in discussions about simple ways to take care of the environment (e. g., throwing away trash in containers, turning off lights and water faucets, and putting out bird feeders)SC3.2.o.a
  b
  Participate in reusing and recycling materialsSC3.2.o.b
  c
  Describe basic things plants and animals need to live and grow (sunlight, water, food) SC3.2.o.c
  d
  Take responsibility for the care of living things (feeding fish, watering plants, helping weed garden)SC3.2.o.d

Engineering

1
Demonstrate engineering design skillsSC4.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Identify a problem or need and create a plan to solveSC4.1.y.a
  b
  Use nearby objects that function as simple machines to enhance playSC4.1.y.b
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Select materials and implement a designated plan SC4.1.o.a
  b
  Evaluate and communicate solution outcomesSC4.1.o.b
  c
  Use nearby objects to create simple machines to enhance playSC4.1.o.c

Scientific Inquiry and Method

1
Demonstrate scientific curiositySC5.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Observe with focus on detailsSC5.1.y.a
  c
  Identify themselves or their actions as scientificSC5.1.y.c
  b
  Use simple tools to extend investigationsSC5.1.y.b
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Discuss ways that people can affect the environment in positive and negative waysSC5.1.o.a
  b
  Independently use simple tools to conduct an investigation to increase understandingSC5.1.o.b
  c
  Engage in a scientific experiment with peers SC5.1.o.c
  d
  Communicate results of an investigationSC5.1.o.d

Computational Thinking

1
Demonstrate decomposition of larger tasks into smaller stepsSC6.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Identify 2-3 steps in common routines with adult supportSC6.1.y.a
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Identify 3-5 steps in common routinesSC6.1.o.a
2
Demonstrate algorithmic thinking and debugging SC6.2
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Demonstrate knowledge of when a set of steps is ordered or unorderedSC6.2.y.a
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Demonstrate an understanding of when a task requires a set of ordered stepsSC6.2.o.a
  b
  With adult support, create an algorithm (set of ordered steps) to accomplish a two-step taskSC6.2.o.b
  c
  With adult support, demonstrate the process of troubleshooting why a solution or step didn’t work, and revising their solution SC6.2.o.c

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?: Indiana Early Learning Standards

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