Kindergarten Science West Virginia standards Standards

Impacts of Computing

Programming and Algorithms

Data and Information

Networks and Cyber Infrastructure

Computer Science and Computational Thinking

With support and guidance, verbalize the steps to solve a problem.

Write an algorithm using sequences.

Research and identify how technology has changed over time.

List ways to use computer technology to help their daily life.

With support and guidance, work collaboratively with peers to solve a problem.

With support and guidance, identify various components and functions of computers.

With support and guidance, experience the ability to make connections with familiar adults (e.g., family members) through the use of the Internet.

With support and guidance, identify the importance of staying safe while using family and educator-approved Internet sites.

With support and guidance, identify, collect, organize, and describe patterns in various forms of data.

With support and guidance, make decisions using data (e.g., class surveys).

With support and guidance, analyze and explain the steps to solve simple problems.

Follow a procedure/algorithm using tangible materials.

Engineering Design

Weather and Climate

Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment

Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Earth and Space Science

Life Science

Physical Science

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.

Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth's surface.

Global Collaborator

Creative Communicator

Computational Thinker

Innovative Designer

Knowledge Constructor

Digital Citizen

Empowered Learner

With support and guidance, explore a variety of age-appropriate technologies that can assist with the learning process.

Demonstrate creativity and learning through technology (e.g., digital storytelling, portfolio creation, digital media displays, etc.).

With support and guidance, select appropriate technology tools to solve problems and communicate information.

With support and guidance, create a product using a step-by-step process through the use of age-appropriate digital and non-digital resources.

With support and guidance, research information on topics of interest through the use of age-appropriate technology and digital resources provided by the classroom teacher.

With support and guidance, deepen learning across content areas through the use of age-appropriate technology and digital resources.

With support and guidance, enter information into a spreadsheet and sort the information.

With support and guidance, communicate with others through the use of age-appropriate technology.

With guidance, select appropriate digital learning tools and resources to produce and publish information.

With support and guidance, connect with others and explore different points of view on various topics through the use of age-appropriate technology resources.

Identify positive and negative impacts the use of technology can have on them as individuals and their family.

Explore multiple ways to share ideas and organize information about themselves and the things around them.

Use an input device (mouse, touch screen, etc.) to select an item and navigate the screen.

Navigate the basic functions of an Internet browser (search, forward, back, print, etc.).

Demonstrate responsible use of technology (e.g., seek guidance and appropriate support when selecting digital content, understand how to be safe online, follow safety rules when using media, etc.).

Practice using safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology.

Collaborate with peers, teams, and individuals within their communities and home through the use of age-appropriate technology.

With support and guidance, discuss the importance of fair use and copyright regulations.

With support and guidance, create original work through the use of age-appropriate technology and digital resources.