Grade K

Other Pennsylvania Science, Technology & Engineering and Environmental Literacy & Sustainability Standards (STEEL) sets

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Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na1

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na2

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na3

Analyze data 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.K.A

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.3.2.K.B

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na4

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface.3.2.K.C

Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.3.2.K.D

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na5

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na6

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na7

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na8

Not applicable at this level.3.2.K.na9

Not applicable at this level.3.3.K.na1

Not applicable at this level.3.3.K.na2

Not applicable at this level.3.3.K.na3

Not applicable at this level.3.3.K.na4

Not applicable at this level.3.3.K.na5

Not applicable at this level.3.3.K.na6

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.3.3.K.A

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.3.3.K.B

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.3.3.K.C

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.3.3.K.D

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.3.3.K.E

Categorize ways people harvest, redistribute, and use natural resources.3.4.K-2.A

Examine how people from different cultures and communities, including one's own, interact and express their beliefs about nature.3.4.K-2.B

Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na1

Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na2

Explain ways that places differ in their physical characteristics, their meaning, and their value and/or importance.3.4.K-2.C

Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na3

Plan and carry out an investigation to address an issue in the local environment and community.3.4.K-2.D

Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na4

Refer to other standards in this document to build a learning progression.3.4.K-2.na5

Identify and use everyday symbols.3.5.K-2.A

Describe qualities of everyday products.3.5.K-2.B

Explain ways that technology helps with everyday tasks.3.5.K-2.C

Select ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle resources in daily life.3.5.K-2.D

Illustrate helpful and harmful effects of technology.3.5.K-2.E

Investigate the use of technologies in the home and community.3.5.K-2.F

Explain the tools and techniques that people use to help them do things.3.5.K-2.G

Explain the needs and wants of individuals and societies.3.5.K-2.H

Compare simple technologies to evaluate their impacts.3.5.K-2.I

Design new technologies that could improve their daily lives.3.5.K-2.J

Safely use tools to complete tasks.3.5.K-2.K

Explore how technologies are developed to meet individual and societal needs and wants.3.5.K-2.L

Demonstrate essential skills of the engineering design process.3.5.K-2.M

Analyze how things work.3.5.K-2.N

Illustrate that there are different solutions to a design and that none are perfect.3.5.K-2.O

Discuss that all designs have different characteristics that can be described.3.5.K-2.P

Apply skills necessary for making in design.3.5.K-2.Q

Draw connections between technology and human experience3.5.K-2.R

Apply design concepts, principles, and processes through play and exploration3.5.K-2.S

Demonstrate that designs have requirements.3.5.K-2.T

Explain that design is a response to wants and needs3.5.K-2.U

Explain that materials are selected for use because they possess desirable properties and characteristics.3.5.K-2.V

Apply concepts and skills from technology and engineering activities that reinforce concepts and skills across multiple areas.3.5.K-2.W

Develop a plan in order to complete a task.3.5.K-2.X

Discuss how the way people live and work has changed throughout history because of technology.3.5.K-2.Y

Illustrate how systems have parts or components that work together to accomplish a goal.3.5.K-2.Z

Demonstrate that creating can be done by anyone.3.5.K-2.AA

Compare the natural world and human-made world.3.5.K-2.BB

Discuss the roles of scientists, engineers, technologists, and others who work with technology.3.5.K-2.CC

Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.3.5.K-2.DD