Grade Pre-K

Physical Sciences

  • P-PS1-1.

    Ask questions and use observations to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid.P-PS1-1

  • P-PS2-1.

    Use tools and materials to design and build a device that causes an object to move faster with a push or a pull.P-PS2-1

  • P-PS4-1.

    Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that sound is produced by vibrating materials.P-PS4-1

Life Sciences

  • P-LS1-1.

    Observe familiar plants and animals (including humans) and describe what they need to survive.P-LS1-1

  • P-LS1-2.

    Plan and conduct an investigation to determine how familiar plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive in the environment.P-LS1-2

  • P-LS3-1.

    Develop a model to describe that some young plants and animals are similar to, but not exactly like, their parents.P-LS3-1

Earth and Space Sciences

  • P-ESS1-1.

    Observe and describe the apparent motions of the Sun, moon, and stars to recognize predictable patterns.P-ESS1-1

  • P-ESS2-1.

    Ask questions, make observations, and collect and record data using simple instruments to recognize patterns about how local weather conditions change daily and seasonally.P-ESS2-1

  • P-PS3-1.

    Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface.P-PS3-1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards

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