Clarification Statement - S.K.ESS.2.1.CS:
Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm); examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could inc

Assessment Boundary - S.K.ESS.2.1.AB:
Assessment of quantitative observations limited to whole numbers and relative measures such as warmer/cooler.

Science and Engineering Practices - PK2.SEP4.2:
Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns in the natural world in order to answer scientific questions.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.K.ESS.2.1.DCI:
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate •Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. People measure these conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC1.2:
Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.

Clarification Statement - S.K.ESS.3.2.CS:
Emphasis is on local forms of severe weather and local resources available for preparedness measures.

Science and Engineering Practices - PK2.SEP1.1:
Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the designed world.

Science and Engineering Practices - PK2.SEP8.2:
Read grade-appropriate texts and/or use media to obtain scientific information to describe patterns in the natural world.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.K.ESS.3.2.DCI:
ESS3.B: Natural Hazards •Some kinds of severe weather are more likely than others in a given region. Weather scientists forecast severe weather so that the communities can prepare for and respond to these events. ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem •Asking questions, making observations, and gathering information are helpful in thinking about problems. (secondary to K-ESS3-2)

Crosscutting Concepts - CC2.2:
Events have causes that generate observable patterns.

Clarification Statement - S.K.PS.3.1.CS:
Examples of Earth’s surface could include sand, soil, rocks, and water.

Assessment Boundary - S.K.PS.3.1.AB:
Assessment of temperature is limited to relative measures such as warmer/cooler.

Science and Engineering Practices - PK2.SEP3.2:
Make observations (firsthand or from media) to collect data that can be used to make comparisons.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.K.PS.3.1.DCI:
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer •Sunlight warms Earth’s surface.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC2.2:
Events have causes that generate observable patterns.

Clarification Statement - S.K.PS.3.2.CS:
Examples of structures could include umbrellas, canopies, and tents that minimize the warming effect of the sun.

Science and Engineering Practices - PK2.SEP6.2:
Use tools and materials provided to design and build a device that solves a specific problem or a solution to a specific problem.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.K.PS.3.2.DCI:
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer •Sunlight warms Earth’s surface.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC2.2:
Events have causes that generate observable patterns.