The elementary school standards are set at a level of performance approximately equivalent to the end of fourth grade. It is expected that some students might achieve this level earlier and others later than this grade. (See "Deciding what constitutes a standard-setting performance.")

		Science
	Physical Sciences Concepts
	a	Demonstrates understanding of properties of objects and materials.
	b	Demonstrates understanding of position and motion of objects.
	c	Demonstrates understanding of light, heat, electricity, and magnetism.
	Life Sciences Concepts
	a	Demonstrates understanding of characteristics of organisms.
	b	Demonstrates understanding of life cycles of organisms.
	c	Demonstrates understanding of organisms and environments.
	d	Demonstrates understanding of change over time.
	Earth and Space Sciences Concepts
	a	Demonstrates understanding of properties of Earth materials.
	b	Demonstrates understanding of objects in the sky.
	c	Demonstrates understanding of changes in Earth and sky.
	Scientific Connections and Applications
	a	Demonstrates understanding of big ideas and unifying concepts.
	b	Demonstrates understanding of the designed world.
	c	Demonstrates understanding of personal health.
	d	Demonstrates understanding of science as a human endeavor.
	Scientific Thinking
	a	Asks questions about natural phenomena; objects and organisms; and events and discoveries.
	b	Uses concepts from Science Standards 1 to 4 to explain a variety of observations and phenomena.
	c	Uses evidence from reliable sources to construct explanations.
	d	Evaluates different points of view using relevant experiences, observations, and knowledge; and distinguishes between fact and opinion.
	e	Identifies problems; proposes and implements solutions; and evaluates the accuracy, design, and outcomes of investigations.
	f	Works individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas.
	Scientific Tools and Technologies
	a	Uses technology and tools to gather data and extend the senses.
	b	Collects and analyzes data using concepts and techniques in Mathematics Standard 4.
	c	Acquires information from multiple sources, such as experimentation and print and non-print sources.
	Scientific Communication
	a	Represents data and results in multiple ways.
	b	Uses facts to support conclusions.
	c	Communicates in a form suited to the purpose and the audience.
	d	Critiques written and oral explanations, and uses data to resolve disagreements.
	Scientific Investigation
	a	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing an experiment.
	b	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing a systematic observation.
	c	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing a design.
	d	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing non-experimental research using print and electronic information.