Grades K-4 Science Core Ideas and Topics Kindergarten PHYSICAL sCIENCES Life ScienceS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES K. Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls K. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment K. Weather and Climate Grade 1 physical scienceS life scienceS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 1. Waves: Light and Sound 1.Structure, Function, and Information Processing 1.Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 2.Structure and Properties of Matter 2.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 2.Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE K-2. Engineering Design Grade 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 3.Forces and Interactions 3.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 3.Inheritance and Variation of Traits 3.Weather and Climate Grade 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 4.Waves 4.Structure, Function, and Information Processing 4.Energy 4.Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE 3-4. Engineering Design
Grades K-4 Science Core Ideas and Topics Kindergarten PHYSICAL sCIENCES Life ScienceS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES K. Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls K. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment K. Weather and Climate Grade 1 physical scienceS life scienceS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 1. Waves: Light and Sound 1.Structure, Function, and Information Processing 1.Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles Grade 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 2.Structure and Properties of Matter 2.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 2.Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE K-2. Engineering Design Grade 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 3.Forces and Interactions 3.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 3.Inheritance and Variation of Traits 3.Weather and Climate Grade 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES 4.Waves 4.Structure, Function, and Information Processing 4.Energy 4.Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE 3-4. Engineering Design
Kindergarten Learning Progression by Topic Kindergarten Physical ScienceS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES Life ScienceS Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Weather and Climate Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment K-PS2-1 K-PS3-1 K-ESS2-1 K-ESS2-2 K-LS1-1 K-PS2-2 K-PS3-2 K-ESS3-2 K-ESS3-1 K-ESS3-3 ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE Engineering Design K-ETS1-1, K-ETS1-2, K-ETS1-3 Kindergarten Learning Progression by Disciplinary Core Idea Kindergarten Physical ScienceS EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES Life ScienceS Matter and Stability: Forces and Interactions Energy Earth’s Systems Earth and Human Activity From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes K-PS2-1 K-PS3-1 K-ESS2-1 K-ESS3-1 K-LS1-1 K-PS2-2 K-PS3-2 K-ESS2-2 K-ESS3-2 K-ESS3-3 ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE Engineering Design K-ETS1-1, K-ETS1-2, K-ETS1-3
Grade 2 Learning Progression by Topic Grade 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES Structure and the Properties of Matter Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth 2-PS1-1 2-LS2-1 2-ESS1-1 2-PS1-2 2-LS2-2 2-ESS2-1 2-PS1-3 2-LS4-1 2-ESS2-2 2-PS1-4 2-ESS2-3 ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE Engineering Design 2-ETS1-1, 2-ETS1-2, 2-ETS1-3 Grade 2 Learning Progression by Disciplinary Core Idea Grade 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES and SPACE SCIENCES Matter and Its Interactions Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Earth’s Place in the Universe Earth’s Systems 2-PS1-1 2-LS2-1 2-LS4-1 2-ESS1-1 2-ESS2-1 2-PS1-2 2-LS2-2 2-ESS2-2 2-PS1-3 2-ESS2-3 2-PS1-4 ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE Engineering Design 2-ETS1-1, 2-ETS1-2, 2-ETS1-3
Grade 3 Learning Progression by Topic Grade 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES Forces and Interactions Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Inheritance and Variation of Traits Weather and Climate 3-PS2-1AR 3-LS2-1AR 3-LS1-1 3-ESS2-1 3-PS2-2 3-LS4-1 3-LS3-1 3-ESS2-2 3-PS2-3 3-LS4-3AR 3-LS3-2 3-ESS3-1 3-PS2-4 3-LS4-4 3-LS4-2AR ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE Engineering Design 3-ETS1-1, 3-ETS1-2, 3-ETS1-3 Arkansas Clarification Statement (AR) 3 Learning Progression by Disciplinary Core Idea Grade 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES EARTH and SPACE SCIENCES Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Earth’s Systems and Activity 3-PS2-1AR 3-LS1-1 3-LS2-1AR 3-LS3-1 3-LS4-1 3-ESS2-1 3-ESS3-1 3-PS2-2 3-LS3-2 3-LS4-2AR 3-ESS2-2 3-PS2-3 3-LS4-3AR 3-PS2-4 3-LS4-4 ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, and APPLICATIONS of SCIENCE Engineering Design 3-ETS1-1, 3-ETS1-2, 3-ETS1-3 Arkansas Clarification Statement (AR)
Contributors The following educators contributed to the development of this document: Becky Adams – Hamburg School District Chris Lynch – Black River Technical College W. Chance Bankhead – eSTEM Public Charter Tammy McCloy – El Dorado School District Leslie Brodie – Fort Smith School District Laura Mewborn – Pulaski County Special School District Stephen Brodie – UA Fort Smith STEM Center Melissa Miller – Farmington School District Cindy Cardwell – Bentonville School District Reggie Nalls – Dollarway School District Pam Carpenter – Bald Knob School District Yolanda Prim - Dollarway School District Debbie – University of Central Arkansas Prophet – Springdale School District Rosa Dumond – Arkadelphia School District Virginia Rhame – Northwest Arkansas Education Cooperative Tami Eggensperger – Cabot School District Brian Schuller – DeQueen Mena Education Cooperative Alana Eifert – Malvern School District Carolyn Smith – El Dorado School District Flynn – Farmington School District Mary Smith – Nettleton School District Jenny Gammill – Fayetteville School District Melinda Smith – Jonesboro School District A. Wade Geery – Norfork School District Pam Vaughan – Camden School District Kyla Gentry – Searcy School District Deborah Walker – Magnolia School District Josh Jenkins – Springdale School District Greg Wertenberger – Henderson University STEM Center Marilyn Johnson – Little Rock School District Rebecca Wilbern – Fayetteville School District Christina Johnson – North Little Rock School District Andrew Williams – University of Arkansas at Monticello Debbie Jones – Sheridan School District Gene Williams – Little Rock School District Tifanie King – West Memphis School District Shawna Williams – Farmington School District Sandra Leiterman – Little Rock School District Cathy Wissehr – University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Steven Long – Rogers School District