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-PS2-1

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    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-PS2-1

Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or pull.K-PS2-2

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    Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or pull.K-PS2-2

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.K-PS3-1

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    Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.K-PS3-1

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.K-PS3-2

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    Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.K-PS3-2

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.K-LS1-1

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    Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.K-LS1-1

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.K-ESS2-1

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    Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.K-ESS2-1

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.K-ESS2-2

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    Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.K-ESS2-2

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.K-ESS3-1

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    Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live.K-ESS3-1

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.K-ESS3-2

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    Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.K-ESS3-2

Communicate solutions that will improve sustainability of the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.K-ESS3-3

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    Communicate solutions that will improve sustainability of the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.K-ESS3-3

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-ETS1-1

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    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-ETS1-1

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-ETS1-2

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    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-ETS1-2

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.  K-ETS1-3

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    Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.  K-ETS1-3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Iowa Academic Standards for Science