Standards+for+Learning

__**Kindergarten**__
__**Indiana Academic Standards for Science**__ //Scientific Inquiry// K.1.1 Raise questions about the natural world.

//The Scientific Enterprise// K.1.2 Begin to demonstrate that everyone can do science.

//Communication// K.2.2 Draw pictures and write words to describe objects and experiences.

//Forces of Nature// K.3.2 Investigate that things move in different ways, such as fast, slow, etc.

//Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.// 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for new information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding. 1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community.
 * __Standards for the 21st-Century Learner__**

//Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.// 2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings. 2.2.4 Demonstrate personal productivity by completing products to express learning. 2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world. 2.4.3 Recognize new knowledge and understanding.

//Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.// 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively. 3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and by contributing questions and ideas during group discussions.

**__Fifth Grade__**
//Manipulation and Observation// 5.2.3 Choose appropriate common materials for making simple mechanical constructions and repairing things.
 * __Indiana Academic Standards for Science__**

//Forces of Nature// 5.3.11 Investigate and describe the changes in speed or direction of motion of an object are caused by forces. Understand that the greater the force, the greater the change in motion and the more massive an object, the less effect a given force will have. 5.3.12 Explain that objects move at different rates, with some moving very slowly and some moving too quickly for people to see them. 5.3.13 Demonstrate that Earth's gravity pulls any object toward it without touching it.

__**Standards for the 21st-Century Learner**__ //Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.// 1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. 1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context. 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for new information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding. 1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information. 1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats. 1.3.1 Respect copyright/intellectual property rights of creators and producers. 1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information 1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community. 1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly. 1.4.2 Use interaction with and feedback from teachers and peers to guide own inquiry process. 1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when it is needed.

//Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.// 2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful. 2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information. 2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings. 2.2.4 Demonstrate personal productivity by completing products to express learning. 2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world. 2.4.3 Recognize new knowledge and understanding.

//Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.// 3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning. 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively. 3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and by contributing questions and ideas during group discussions. 3.2.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others.

Indiana Academic Standards for Kindergarten Science Indiana Academic Standards for Fifth Grade Science AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner