They should learn how individuals acquire the economic goods and services they need and want. They should learn the concepts of self-control, justice, courage, heroism, and leadership. The student will match simple descriptions of work that people do and the names of those jobs with examples from the local community and historical accounts. The student will learn traditionally patriotic activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. The kindergarten standards stress the use of basic science skills to explore common materials, objects, and living things.
Emphasis is placed on using the senses to gather information.
Students are expected to develop skills in posing simple questions, measuring, sorting, classifying, and communicating information about the natural world. The science skills are an important focus as students learn about life processes and properties of familiar materials such as magnets and water. Through phenomena including shadows, patterns of weather, and plant growth, students are introduced to the concept of change. The significance of natural resources and conservation is introduced in the kindergarten standards. The student will investigate and understand that humans have senses including sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste.