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Constructs simple charts, picture graphs, and
bar graphs using paper/pencil or concrete
objects to display data
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Interprets data in concrete or pictorial graphs
and shares conclusions orally
Geometric Concepts
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Identifies, names, draws, sorts, and compares
two-dimensional shapes such as circles, squares,
rectangles, and triangles by attributes (color,
size, sides, corners, curves)
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Identifies, names, sorts, and compares three-
dimensional objects by attributes or according
to their geometric shape: cubes, spheres,
cylinders, cones
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Describes, names, and interprets position in
space using mathematical language such as
beside, between, left, right, above, below, top,
middle, bottom
Measurement
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Chooses appropriate nonstandard measurement
tools (paperclips, handspan, foot, block) to
estimate and measure length, weight, and
volume and uses appropriate vocabulary to
demonstrate an understanding of greater than,
less than, and equal
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Identifies standard tools for measurement
including clocks, thermometers, calendars,
rulers, and balances
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Uses a ruler to measure to the nearest inch
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Describes the passage of time through
mathematical vocabulary (yesterday, today,
tomorrow, next week)
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Uses a digital and analog clock to tell time to
the nearest hour
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Sorts and orders objects by length and height
and uses appropriate vocabulary (longer,
shorter, equal, taller)
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Estimates and weighs objects, using nonstandard
or standard tools, to explore heavier and lighter
•
Compares two or more temperatures to
determine hotter and colder
•
Compares the capacity of two or more containers
to determine which holds the most or the least
•
Recognizes names and values of pennies, nickels,
dimes, and quarters
•
Determines the value of a set of pennies and/or
nickels that is 10 cents or less
SCIENCE
Land Features
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Identifies the land forms of mountain and hill
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Gives examples of patterns found in nature
•
Knows that the surface of the Earth is composed
of different types of solid materials
Water Features
•
Recognizes that there are various bodies of
water on the Earth
•
Understands that water found in the ocean is
different from the water we drink
•
K
nows that ice is frozen water
Natural Resources
•
Explains ways to care for the Earth at home
and at school
Earth and Space
•
Knows that weather changes from day to day
and season to season
•
Uses charts to track weather
•
Understands that the moon and stars are part
of the night sky
•
Knows that the sun appears to move across
the daytime sky
Animals and Plants
•
Identifies major structures of common plants
and animals
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Identifies plants and animals as living things
•
Understands the basic needs of living things
•
Knows names of animal offspring
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Understands that living things grow and change
Interactions
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Recognizes that animals obtain food from plants
and other animals
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Understands that living things are often
dependent on other living things for survival
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Kindergarten