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K–12 Standards

Kindergarten

Other South Dakota Science sets

Physical SciencePS

  • 2

    Motion and Stability: Forces and InteractionsPS2

    1. 1

      Plan and carry out an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object. (SEP: 3; DCI: PS2.A, PS2.B, PS3.C; CCC: Cause/Effect)K-PS2-1

    2. 2

      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. (SEP: 4; DCI: PS2.A, ETS1.A; CCC: Cause/Effect) Alignment may include K-2-ETS1-1K-PS2-2

  • 3

    EnergyPS3

    1. 1

      Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface. (SEP: 3; DCI: PS3.B; CCC: Cause/Effect)K-PS3-1

    2. 2

      Design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area. (SEP: 6; DCI: PS3.B, ETS1.B; CCC: Cause/Effect) Alignment may include K-2-ETS1-2K-PS3-2

Life ScienceLS

  • 1

    From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and ProcessesLS1

    1. 1

      Describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. (SEP: 4; DCI: LS1.C; CCC: Patterns)K-LS1-1

Earth and Space ScienceESS

  • 2

    Earth’s SystemsESS2

    1. 1

      Plan and carry out observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. (SEP: 4; DCI: ESS2.D; CCC: Patterns)K-ESS2-1

    2. 2

      Engage in argument from evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. (SEP: 7; DCI: ESS2.E, ESS3.C; CCC: Systems)K-ESS2-2

  • 3

    Earth and Human ActivityESS3

    1. 1

      Use a model to represent the characteristics of and the relationship between various plants and animals in the places they live. (SEP: 2; DCI: ESS3.A; CCC: Systems)K-ESS3-1

    2. 2

      Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. (SEP: 1, 8; DCI: ESS3.B, ETS1.A; CCC: Cause/Effect) Alignment may include K-2-ETS1-1K-ESS3-2

    3. 3

      Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and living things in the local environment. (SEP: 8; DCI: ESS3.C, ETS1.B; CCC: Cause/Effect) Alignment may include K-2-ETS1-2K-ESS3-3

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of ScienceETS

  • 1

    Engineering DesignETS1

    1. 1

      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. Alignment may include K-PS2-2; K-ESS3-2; 1-LS1-1K-2-ETS1-1

    2. 2

      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. Alignment may include K-ESS3-3; 1-PS4-4; 2-LS2-2K-2-ETS1-2

    3. 3

      Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs. Alignment may include 2-PS1-2; 2-ESS2-1K-2-ETS1-3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
South Dakota Science Standards, Adopted 2024

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