Texas TEKS K.1.A

ScienceKindergartenScientific and engineering practices

The Standard

ask questions and define problems based on observations or information from text, phenomena, models, or investigations

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students notice details in an object, event, picture, model, text, or investigation. They ask a related question and name a problem that could be solved.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can describe what they notice, ask a question about it, and identify a clear problem. The question and problem match the information provided.
Common Misconceptions: Students may give a statement instead of a question or ask about something unrelated. They may name a solution, such as “water it,” instead of the problem, such as “the plant is wilting.”
How to Assess It: Show a picture of a wilted plant. Ask students to draw or dictate one question and name one problem they notice.

Lesson moves

Place an ice cube on a tray, have students observe it, ask one question, and name a problem caused by melting.
Read a page about birds building nests, then ask, “What question could we ask, and what problem does the bird face?”
Sort picture cards into “question” and “problem” groups, then explain each choice to a partner.
Show a leaking water bottle and have students name the problem, ask a question, and suggest what information they need.

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