Use appropriate tools (e.g., hand lens, windsock, simple measuring items) to observe, measure, test, and compare.
For Grade K, this standard focuses on Use science tools and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
TEKS K.1D bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Use science tools coherent across the year.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to K.1D.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Use science tools, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to K.1D.
Standard K.1D describes the essential skills and understandings for Use science tools in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
