Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten
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Standards Addressed by this Topic:
Physical Sciences
Benchmark A
Discover that many objects are made of parts that have different characteristics. Describe these characteristics and recognize ways an object may change.
Kindergartner Indicator
2. Examine and describe objects according to the materials that make up the object (e.g., wood, metal, plastic and cloth).
Science and Technology
Benchmark A
Explain why people, when building or making something, need to determine what it will be made of, how it will affect other people and the environment.
Kindergarten Indicator
2. Explore that some materials can be used over and over again (e.g., plastic or glass containers, cardboard boxes and tubes).
Scientific Inquiry
Benchmark A
Ask a testable question.
Kindergartner Indicator
1. Ask ""what if"" questions.
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Benchmark B
Recognize the importance of respect for all living things.
Kindergarten Indicator
3. Interact with living things and the environment in ways that promote respect.
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