Use scientific practices to plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations and use engineering practices to design solutions to problems.
In Science, K.1B defines what success looks like for Plan simple investigations—from core skills to real‑world use.
With K.1B, Grade K students practice Plan simple investigations in multiple representations and contexts.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to K.1B.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.1B.
Standard K.1B describes the essential skills and understandings for Plan simple investigations in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Plan simple investigations, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
