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Science K-2
CPALMS Support (Primary Topic)
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Welcome to the Online Professional Development Program for Science grades Kindergarten
through 2. In this program, you will acquire knowledge of the Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards benchmarks through modules that specifically address Big Ideas for Science grades
Kindergarten through 2.
You will review content associated with and practice creating lesson plans linked to the Next
Generation Sunshine State Standards Big Ideas. This program will help you develop effective
science lessons, thereby supporting student achievement.
This program contains five modules. Each module includes specific science content, activities
that demonstrate the content area, and an instructional strategy that will help you develop lessons
that emphasize various aspects of science, such as:
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Science as a body of knowledge
Science as a set of process skills used to gain an understanding of that body of knowledge
Scientific dispositions that foster engagement in scientific processes
You will have the opportunity to use various instructional strategies to learn science content from
the four bodies of knowledge, which are:
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The Nature of Science
Physical Science
Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): K, 1, 2
Primary Topic: CPALMS Support
Topic(s): CPALMS Support
Estimated Time to Complete a Program: 5
Hours
Keywords: science, k-2, k, 1, 2, content
training, professional development, properties
Type(s): PD Courses, PD Courses, Tutorials,
of matter, observations and inferences,
Tutorials
interpretations and modeling, earth science,
life science, earth and space science
Included Modules
Science Grades K-2: Program Overview In this program, you will review content associated with
and practice creating lesson plans linked to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Big
Ideas. The five modules in this program will help you support student achievement by assisting
in the development of effective science lessons. Each module includes specific science content,
activities that demonstrate the content area, and an instructional strategy that will help you
develop lessons that emphasize various aspects of science. These aspects include science as a
body of knowledge, science as a set of process skills used to gain understanding, and scientific
dispositions that foster engagement in the scientific process. You will have the opportunity to use
various instructional strategies to learn science content from four bodies of knowledge: the
nature of science, physical science, earth and space science, and life science.
Estimated Time to Complete: 15 Minutes
Science Grades K-2: Properties of Matter The Properties of Matter Module highlights Physical
Science and focuses specifically on the nature of matter, physical properties, volume,
temperature, mass versus weight, buoyancy, and magnetism. The benchmarks for this module
include:
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Sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or
cold), weight (heavy or light), and texture (SC.K.P.8.1)
Sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color, temperature (hot or
cold), weight (heavy or light), texture, and whether objects sink or float (SC.1.P.8.1)
Observe and measure objects in terms of their properties, including size, shape, color,
temperature, weight, texture, sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of
magnets. (SC.2.P.8.1)
As part of this module, you will also learn to use the 5E instructional model to meet the goals of
the new standards. The 5E model has five phases: engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and
evaluate.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour
Science Grades K-2: Observations and Inferences The Observations and Inferences Module
focuses on the nature of science and the characteristics of scientific knowledge through inquiries
and looking at observations and inferences. The benchmarks for this module include:
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Make observations of the natural world and know that they are descriptors collected
using the five senses (SC.K.N.1.2)
Recognize that learning can come from careful observation (SC.K.N.1.5)
Using the five senses as tools, make careful observations, describe objects in terms of
number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion, and compare their observations
with others (SC.1.N.1.2)
Distinguish between empirical observation and ideas or inferences (SC.2.N.1.5)
This module uses an explicit/reflective instructional approach. The goals of this approach are to
include explicit learning objectives and structured opportunities so that students can reflect on
their understanding of the lesson content.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour
Science Grades K-2: Interpretation and Modeling The Interpretation and Modeling Module
builds on what you learned in the Observations and Inferences Module by making interpretations
from observations and then creating a model based on those interpretations. The benchmarks that
are highlighted are the same as the ones in the Observations and Inferences Module. These
benchmarks include:
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Make observations of the natural world and know that they are descriptors collected
using the five senses (SC.K.N.1.2)
Recognize that learning can come from careful observation(SC.K.N.1.5)
Using the five senses as tools, make careful observations, describe objects in terms of
number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion, and compare their observations
with others (SC.1.N.1.2)
Distinguish between empirical observation and ideas or inferences (SC.2.N.1.5)
This module also uses the explicit/reflective approach. Remember, the goals of this approach are
to include explicit learning objectives and structured opportunities so that students can reflect on
their understanding of the lesson content.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour
Science Grades K-2: Earth Structures The Earth Structures Module focuses on Earth and Space
Science and concentrates specifically on rocks, physical and chemical changes to rocks, and soil.
There are two benchmarks addressed in this module:
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Recognize that Earth is made up of rocks. Rocks come in many sizes and
shapes (SC.2.E.6.1)
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Describe how small pieces of rock and dead plant and animal parts can be the basis of
soil and explain the process by which soil is formed.(SC.2.E.6.2)
You will learn about using concept mapping to help students learn about rocks, physical and
chemical changes to rocks, and soil.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour
Science Grades K-2: Living Organisms In the Living Organisms Module, you will concentrate
on Life Science. You will develop an understanding of living organisms and their habitats
including air, water, food, and space. The benchmark for this module is
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Compare and contrast the basic needs that all living things, including humans, have for
survival (SC.2.L.17.1)
You will explore the meaning of standards-based instruction. This approach encourages you to
look extensively at concepts, which will allow you to analyze the benchmark to identify its most
relevant content.
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 Hour
Authors
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Related Standards
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SC.1.N.1.2:
Description
Using the five senses as tools, make careful observations,
describe objects in terms of number, shape, texture, size,
weight, color, and motion, and compare their observations with
others.
Remarks/Examples:
Florida Standards Connections: LAFS.1.W.3.8. With
guidance and support from adults, recall information from
experiences or gather information from provided sources to
answer a question.
Refer to MAFS.K12.MP.5: Use appropriate tools
strategically.
Sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color,
temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light), texture, and
whether objects sink or float.
SC.1.P.8.1:
Remarks/Examples:
The use of the more familiar term "weight" instead of the
term "mass" is recommended for grades K-2.
Recognize that Earth is made up of rocks. Rocks come in many
sizes and shapes.
SC.2.E.6.1:
SC.2.E.6.2:
SC.2.L.17.1:
SC.2.N.1.5:
Remarks/Examples:
Sizes - boulder, stone, pebble, sand, granular.
Describe how small pieces of rock and dead plant and animal
parts can be the basis of soil and explain the process by which
soil is formed.
Compare and contrast the basic needs that all living things,
including humans, have for survival.
Distinguish between empirical observation (what you see, hear,
feel, smell, or taste) and ideas or inferences (what you think).
Remarks/Examples:
Florida Standards Connections: MAFS.K12.MP.5: Use
appropriate tools strategically.
Observe and measure objects in terms of their properties,
including size, shape, color, temperature, weight, texture,
sinking or floating in water, and attraction and repulsion of
magnets.
SC.2.P.8.1:
Remarks/Examples:
The use of the more familiar term "weight" instead of the
term "mass" is recommended for grades K-2.
Florida Standards Connections: MAFS.K12.MP.5: Use
appropriate tools strategically and, MAFS.K12.MP.6:
Attend to precision.
Make observations of the natural world and know that they are
descriptors collected using the five senses.
SC.K.N.1.2:
Remarks/Examples:
Florida Standards Connections: LAFS.K.W.3.8. With
guidance and support from adults, recall information from
experiences or gather information experiences or gather
information from provided sources to answer a question.
Recognize that learning can come from careful observation.
SC.K.N.1.5:
Remarks/Examples:
Florida Standards Connections: MAFS.K12.MP.5: Use
appropriate tools strategically and, MAFS.K12.MP.6:
Attend precision.
Sort objects by observable properties, such as size, shape, color,
temperature (hot or cold), weight (heavy or light) and texture.
SC.K.P.8.1:
Remarks/Examples:
The use of the more familiar term "weight" instead of the
term "mass" is recommended for grades K-2.
Florida Standards Connections: MAFS.K.MD.2.3 Classify
objects into given categories count the numbers of objects
in each category and sort the categories by count. Note:
Limit category counts to be less than or equal to 10.