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Science and Technology/Engineering | Grade : K

Discipline - Earth and Space Sciences

Core Idea - Earth’s Systems

[K.ESS.2.1] - Use and share quantitative observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. Clarification Statements: Examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month, and relative temperature. Quantitative observations should be limited to whole numbers

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Predecessor Standards:

  • PK.MD.A.2
    Compare the attributes of length and weight for two objects, including longer/shorter, same length; heavier/lighter, same weight; holds more/less, holds the same amount.
  • PreK.ESS.2.4
    Use simple instruments to collect and record data on elements of daily weather, including sun or clouds, wind, snow or rain, and higher or lower temperature.
  • PreK.ESS.2.5
    Describe how local weather changes from day to day and over the seasons and recognize patterns in those changes. Clarification Statement: Descriptions of the weather can include sunny, cloudy, rainy, warm, windy, and snowy.

Successor Standards:

  • 1.ESS.1.2
    Analyze provided data to identify relationships among seasonal patterns of change, including relative sunrise and sunset time changes, seasonal temperature and rainfall or snowfall patterns, and seasonal changes to the environment. Clarification Statement: Examples of seasonal changes to the environment can include foliage changes, bird migration, and differences in amount of insect activity.
  • 3.ESS.3.1
    Evaluate the merit of a design solution that reduces the damage caused by weather.* Clarification Statement: Examples of design solutions to reduce weather-related damage could include a barrier to prevent flooding, a wind-resistant roof, and a lightning rod.

Same Level Standards:

  • K.CC.C.6
    Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group for groups with up to 10 objects, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
  • K.MD.A.2
    Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
  • K.MD.B.3
    Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category (up to and including 10) and sort the categories by count.
  • K.ESS.3.2
    Obtain and use information about weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, different types of local weather.