K.3 The student will investigate and understand that magnets have an effect on some materials, make some things move without touching them, and have useful applications.
Key concepts include
a) magnetism and its effects; and
b) useful applications of magnetism.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
K.4 The student will investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described.
Key concepts include
a) colors of objects;
b) shapes and forms of objects;
c) textures and feel of objects;
d) relative sizes and weights of objects; and
e) relative positions and speed of objects.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
Key concepts include
a) water occurs in different phases;
b) water flows downhill; and
c) some materials float in water, while others sink.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
Key concepts include
a) magnetism and its effects; and
b) useful applications of magnetism.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
- predict and test which common objects will be attracted to magnets and which will not be attracted to magnets.
- classify objects as being attracted or not attracted to magnets, such as an iron nail, an iron-bearing paper clip, cereal, and a book.
- explain in their own words how an object such as an iron nail, an iron-bearing paper clip, cereal, or a book is affected by a magnet.
- identify items in the home or school that contain a magnet or magnets, such as can openers, magnetized screwdrivers, magnetic games, magnetic cabinet door latches, refrigerator magnets, and magnetic letters.
K.4 The student will investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described.
Key concepts include
a) colors of objects;
b) shapes and forms of objects;
c) textures and feel of objects;
d) relative sizes and weights of objects; and
e) relative positions and speed of objects.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
- identify and name six basic colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple; and identify and name black and white.
- identify and name a circle, triangle, square, and rectangle.
- compare and contrast objects that are flexible, stiff, straight, and/or curved.
- compare and contrast objects that are rough, smooth, hard, and/or soft.
- compare objects using the concepts of heavy/light, long/short, wide/thin, big/little, and large/small.
- measure objects, using nonstandard units, and direct comparisons.
- identify the position of an object, using position words over/under, in/out, above/below, and left/right.
- group objects according to their speed — fast or slow.
Key concepts include
a) water occurs in different phases;
b) water flows downhill; and
c) some materials float in water, while others sink.
In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will
- classify examples of the different phases of water (solid, liquid, and gas).
- describe the natural flow of water.
- predict where a stream of water will flow.
- predict whether items will float or sink when placed in water. Items to use include wood, metal, paper, and plastics.