K.2.1 describe observations using the sense of sight.

K.2.2 describe observations using the sense of touch.

K.2.3 describe observations using the sense of taste.

K.2.4 describe observations using the sense of smell.

K.2.5 describe observations using the sense of hearing.

K.2.6 classify objects by using the senses of sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing.

Magnetism-First Grade The student will be able to:

1.2.1 demonstrate that magnets attract and repel each other.

1.2.2 recognize and demonstrate that magnets have two poles.

1.2.3 compare magnets of different sizes, shapes and strengths.

1.2.4 demonstrate that magnetic force can pass through certain materials.

1.2.5 classify objects that are attracted or not attracted by magnets.

1.2.6 list the ways magnets are used in the world around them.

Matter-Second Grade The student will be able to:

2.2.1 classify solids by observable properties.

2.2.2 classify liquids by observable properties and conclude that liquids take on the shape of the container.

2.2.3 differentiate between solids and liquids.

2.2.4 describe the properties of a gas, and conclude that a gas does not have a definite size (volume) or shape.

2.2.5 observe and compare how solids and liquids react when mixed.

2.2.6 observe that matter can change from a solid to a liquid to a gas by heating.

2.2.7 observe that matter can change from a gas to a liquid to a solid by cooling.

Heat, Light and Sound-Third Grade The student will be able to:

3.2.1 measure using common materials using tools, such as rulers, balances, thermometers.

3.2.2 observe that materials can change from solid to liquid to gas by heating and from gas to liquid to solid by cooling.

3.2.3 demonstrate how sound is produced when objects vibrate.

3.2.4 change the pitch of sound by changing the rate of vibration.

3.2.5 distinguish between reflection and refraction of light.

3.2.6 show that heat can be produced in many ways, such as burning, rubbing, or mixing one substance with another.

3.2.7 demonstrate that heat can flow from one object to another by conduction.

Electricity-Fourth Grade The student will be able to:

4.2.1 describe the physical properties of magnets.

4.2.2 describe a magnetic field.

4.2.3 identify positive and negative charges and how they interact to produce electricity.

4.2.4 compare and contrast sources of static and current electricity.

4.2.5 demonstrate the uses of electricity by constructing a circuit that produces light.

4.2.6 demonstrate the uses of electricity by constructing a circuit that produces sound.

4.2.7 demonstrate the uses of electricity by constructing a circuit that produces heat.

4.2.8 differentiate between a series and a parallel circuit.

5.2.1 investigate and explain the general characteristics of matter (mass, density and volume).

5.2.2 classify and record the physical properties of a given substance (size, shape, odor, color, texture, weight, taste where applicable).

5.2.3 observe and describe that matter can change both physically and chemically.

5.2.4 explain and illustrate that all matter is composed of elements which may combine in a variety of ways to form compounds.

5.2.5 identify questions and form hypotheses that can be examined through scientific investigations.

5.2.6 investigate and communicate that women and men of various social and ethnic backgrounds engage in the activities of chemistry.