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K–12 Standards

Grades K, 1, 2

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Appendix F: Science and Engineering Practices

  • 1.

    Asking Questions and Defining ProblemsAF.1

    1. 1.

      Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the natural and/or designed world(s).K-2.AF.1.1

    2. 2.

      Ask and/or identify questions that can be answered by an investigation.K-2.AF.1.2

    3. 3.

      Define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.K-2.AF.1.3

  • 2.

    Developing and Using ModelsAF.2

    1. 1.

      Distinguish between a model and the actual object, process, and/or events the model represents.K-2.AF.2.1

    2. 2.

      Compare models to identify common features and differences.K-2.AF.2.2

    3. 3.

      Develop and/or use a model to represent amounts, relationships, relative scales (bigger, smaller), and/or patterns in the natural and designed world(s).K-2.AF.2.3

    4. 4.

      Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.K-2.AF.2.4

  • 3.

    Planning and Carrying Out InvestigationsAF.3

    1. 1.

      With guidance, plan and conduct an investigation in collaboration with peers (for K).K-2.AF.3.1

    2. 2.

      Plan and conduct an investigation collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question.K-2.AF.3.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate different ways of observing and/or measuring a phenomenon to determine which way can answer a question.K-2.AF.3.3

    4. 4.

      Make observations (firsthand or from media) and/or measurements to collect data that can be used to make comparisons.K-2.AF.3.4

    5. 5.

      Make observations (firsthand or from media) and/or measurements of a proposed object or tool or solution to determine if it solves a problem or meets a goal.K-2.AF.3.5

    6. 6.

      Make predictions based on prior experiences.K-2.AF.3.6

  • 4.

    Analyzing and Interpreting DataAF.4

    1. 1.

      Record information (observations, thoughts, and ideas).K-2.AF.4.1

    2. 2.

      Use and share pictures, drawings, and/or writings of observations.K-2.AF.4.2

    3. 3.

      Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns and/or relationships in the natural and designed world(s) in order to answer scientific questions and solve problems.K-2.AF.4.3

    4. 4.

      Compare predictions (based on prior experiences) to what occurred (observable events).K-2.AF.4.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze data from tests of an object or tool to determine if it works as intended.K-2.AF.4.5

  • 5.

    Using Mathematics and Computational ThinkingAF.5

    1. 1.

      Decide when to use qualitative vs. quantitative data.K-2.AF.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use counting and numbers to identify and describe patterns in the natural and designed world(s).K-2.AF.5.2

    3. 3.

      Describe, measure, and/or compare quantitative attributes of different objects and display the data using simple graphs.K-2.AF.5.3

    4. 4.

      Use quantitative data to compare two alternative solutions to a problem.K-2.AF.5.4

  • 6.

    Constructing Explanations and Designing SolutionsAF.6

    1. 1.

      Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.K-2.AF.6.1

    2. 2.

      Use tools and/or materials to design and/or build a device that solves a specific problem or a solution to a specific problem.K-2.AF.6.2

    3. 3.

      Generate and/or compare multiple solutions to a problem.K-2.AF.6.3

  • 7.

    Engaging in Argument from EvidenceAF.7

    1. 1.

      Identify arguments that are supported by evidence.K-2.AF.7.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish between explanations that account for all gathered evidence and those that do not.K-2.AF.7.2

    3. 3.

      Analyze why some evidence is relevant to a scientific question and some is not.K-2.AF.7.3

    4. 4.

      Distinguish between opinions and evidence in one's own explanations.K-2.AF.7.4

    5. 5.

      Listen actively to arguments to indicate agreement or disagreement based on evidence, and/or to retell the main points of the argument.K-2.AF.7.5

    6. 6.

      Construct an argument with evidence to support a claim.K-2.AF.7.6

    7. 7.

      Make a claim about the effectiveness of an object, tool, or solution that is supported by relevant evidence.K-2.AF.7.7

  • 8.

    Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating InformationAF.8

    1. 1.

      Read grade-appropriate texts and/or use media to obtain scientific and/or technical information to determine patterns in and/or evidence about the natural and designed world(s).K-2.AF.8.1

    2. 2.

      Describe how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) support a scientific or engineering idea.K-2.AF.8.2

    3. 3.

      Obtain information using various texts, text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons), and other media that will be useful in answering a scientific question and/or supporting a scientific claim.K-2.AF.8.3

    4. 4.

      Communicate information or design ideas and/or solutions with others in oral and/or written forms using models, drawings, writing, or numbers that provide detail about scientific ideas, practices, and/or design ideas.K-2.AF.8.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
NGSS Appendix F: Science and Engineering Practices

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