Kindergarten Science Arkansas standards Standards

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment

Weather and Climate

Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Navigating the Digital World

Digital Communication - Using devices to stay connected with people.

Demonstrate kind and respectful behavior when interacting with others through technology.

Understand personal accountability and responsibility for online actions.

Recognize that their choices online can directly lead to positive or negative outcomes.

Understand that online communication (e.g., sending messages or sharing pictures) should always be done with a trusted adult.

Digital Privacy & Security - Keeping you safe while exploring and learning online.

Identify what is personal information (e.g., date of birth, home address) and why it is not shared.

Practice being safe online by recognizing safe websites and apps (e.g., familiar icons, simple URLs) and avoiding clicking on links that are not known.

Identify common characteristics of advertisements on websites.

Responsible Use of Technology - Developing good habits to use throughout their digital lives.

Explain what is meant by balanced screen time.

Describe the difference between owner and creator.

Programming Fundamentals

Computational Thinking - Breaking down big, complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.

Identify simple repeating patterns (e.g., colors, shapes, sounds).

Follow two to three step oral instructions for a familiar task.

Recount a familiar sequence (e.g., reciting a story, discussing a morning routine).

Identify what information is needed to solve a basic problem.

Designing Algorithms- Creating sets of instructions for solving problems.

Replicate a given sequence (e.g., recreate a building block construction, hamburger and hotdog folds).

Recognize and correct simple errors in a sequence (e.g., missing steps in a building block construction).

Develop Programming Skills - Learning to create simple instructions for computers to express ideas.

Demonstrate sequencing by using simple instructions (e.g., give instructions to a classmate, guide a robot through a maze).

Use simple commands (e.g., “go,” “stop,” “turn”, “left”, “right”, “forward”).

Making Decisions with Data

Data Collection - Gathering and organizing information to understand the importance of data in everyday life.

Explain how data can be gathered by using our senses.

Collect simple data (e.g., weather, birthdays, transportation) using basic methods like counting and tally marks.

Gather data carefully to ensure it is correct (e.g., counting objects).

Data Analysis - Understanding how data can be used to answer questions and make decisions in daily life.

Identify and sort by attribute (e.g., color, shape, texture, temperature).

Count and measure objects.

Compare data using terms like "more," "less," and "equal".

Data Representation - Presenting data in various ways that make the information easier to understand and analyze.

Create a simple visualization of data.

Read data from a visualization (e.g. bar graph, pictograph, tally chart).

Computing Essentials

Computer Components- Focusing on the basic functions of each part of the computer.

Recognize the main peripherals of a computer: mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

Demonstrate basic use and care of computer equipment (e.g., turning on and off, logging in and out, charging, handling).

Interact with apps and programs to complete tasks on a computer.

Respond to basic computer issues by performing simple actions (e.g., locate and press the power button, identify device needs charging) or seeking adult assistance.

Digital Literacy- Using a variety of digital tools to create, communicate, collaborate, and apply learning across subjects.

Identify common digital tools (e.g., laptop, iPads) and their on-screen elements (e.g., icons, buttons) that aid in learning, creativity, and productivity.

Check their own digital creations to ensure they meet a simple goal or intention.

Perform basic digital file actions, such as opening and saving their work.

Practice typing including locating letter, number, spacebar, and enter/return keys.

Connected Devices - Understanding how computers communicate and share information.

Identify common wireless symbols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).

Understand that computers share information with other devices.

Basic recognition of the internet not working versus a device not working.