Kindergarten Science Rubrics

Areas of Assessment:

Demonstrates understanding of key concepts

Accurately collects, records, and analyzes data

Topics by Trimester:

Trimester 1

  • Plan and conduct an investigation to test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as either solid or liquid, depending on temperature.

  • Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. [

  • Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.*

  • Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

  • Use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area.*


Trimester 2

  • Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

  • Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.*


Trimester 3

  • Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

  • Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs

  • Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.

  • Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on living organisms and non-living things in the local environment. *