Educational Standards
The Science S.A.C.K. aligns with the national learning standards published by the United States Department of Education. Interdisciplinary standards include Science, Health, Physical Education, Math, and Technology.
A list follows of applicable standards broken down by grade levels and by individual game:
FOOD CHAIN HIP HOP SCOTCH
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.3 Life Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of the characteristics of organisms.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.3 Life Science - As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding: 1)of regulation and behavior 2) of populations and ecosystems.
NS.5-8.6 Personal and Social Perspectives - As a result of activities in grades K - 8, all students should develop understanding of populations, resources and environments.
9-12 Science
NS.9-12.3 Life Science - As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of the interdependence of organisms.
K-12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.1 Movement Forms - A physically educated student demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
K-4 Health
NPH-H.K-4.3 Reducing Health Risks - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks by demonstrating strategies to improve or maintain personal health.
THE FORCE
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry understanding about inquiry.
NS.K-4.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of 1) the properties of objects and materials 2) position and motion of objects.
NS.K-4.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of science as a human endeavor.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop 1)abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry 2) understandings about scientific inquiry.
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)properties and changes of properties in matter 2)motion and forces 3) transfer of energy.
NS.5-8.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)science as a human endeavor 2)the nature of science.
9-12 Science
NS.9-12.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop 1) abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry 2) understandings about scientific inquiry.
NS.9-12.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop an understanding of 1) the structure and properties of matter 2) motions and forces 3) interactions of energy and matter.
NS.9-12.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop understanding of 1) science as a human endeavor 2) the nature of scientific knowledge.
Pre-K-12 Math
NM-PROB.PK-12.1 Problem Solving - Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.
K - 12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.4 Physical Fitness - A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
ELEMENT CONCENTRATION
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of science as a human endeavor.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)science as a human endeavor 2)the nature of science.
9-12 Science
NS.9-12.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop understanding of 1) science as a human endeavor 2) the nature of scientific knowledge.
K - 12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.4 Physical Fitness - A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
OBSERVATION OBSESSION
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry understanding about inquiry.
NS.K-4.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of 1) the properties of objects and materials 2) position and motion of objects.
NS.K-4.4 Earth and Space Science - As a result of their activities in grades K- 4, all students should develop an understanding of the properties of earth materials.
NS.K-4.5 Science and Technology - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop the ability to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop 1)abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry 2) understandings about scientific inquiry.
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)properties and changes of properties in matter 2)motion and forces 3) transfer of energy.
NS.5-8.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)science as a human endeavor 2)the nature of science.
9-12 Science
NS.9-12.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop 1) abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry 2) understandings about scientific inquiry.
NS.9-12.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop an understanding of 1) the structure and properties of matter 2) motions and forces 3) interactions of energy and matter.
NS.9-12.7 History and Nature of Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop understanding of 1) science as a human endeavor 2) the nature of scientific knowledge.
K - 12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.4 Physical Fitness - A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
THE GREAT CALORIE RACE
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.6 Personal and Social Perspectives - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of personal health.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop 1)abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry 2) understandings about scientific inquiry.
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)properties and changes of properties in matter 2)motion and forces 3) transfer of energy.
NS.5-8.3 Life Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of regulation and behavior.
NS.5-8.6 Personal and Social Perspectives - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)personal health 2) risks and benefits.
9-12 Science
NS.9-12.1 Science as Inquiry - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop 1) abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry 2) understandings about scientific inquiry.
NS.9-12.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop an understanding of 1) the structure and properties of matter 2) motions and forces 3) interactions of energy and matter.
NS.9-12.3 Life Science- As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop understanding of 1) matter, energy and organization in living systems 2)behavior of organisms.
NS.9-12.6 Personal and Social Perspectives- As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop understanding of personal and community health.
K - 12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.2 Movement Concepts - A physically educated student applies concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.4 Physical Fitness - A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
Pre-K-12 Math
NM-PROB.Comm. PK 12.1 Communication - Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication.
NM-PROB.Comm. PK 12.2 Communication - Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others.
NM-PROB.PK-12.1 Problem Solving - Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.
NM-PROB.PK-12.4 Problem Solving - Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving.
NM-PROB.Comm. PK-12.3 Connections - Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.
K-4 Health
NPH-H.K-4.1 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by indentifying common hearlth problems of children.
NPH-H.K-4.3 Reducing Health Risks - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks by 1) demonstrating strategies to improve or maintain personal health 2) identifying responsible health behaviors.
NPH-H.K-4.6 Setting Goals for Good Health - Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-maiking and decision-making skills to enhance health by predicting outcomes of positive health decisions.
NPH-H.-H-5.8.1. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by describing ways to reduce risks related to adolescent health problems.
NPH-H.-H-5.8.3. Reducing Health Risks - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks by demonstrating strategies to improve or maintain personal and family health.
NPH-H.-H-5.8.6. Setting Goals for Good Health - Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health by applying strategies and skills needed to attain person helath goals.
9-12 Health
NPH-H.9-12.1Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by analyzing how behavior can impact health maintenance and disease prevention.
NPH-H.9-12.3 Reducing Health Risks - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behavior and reduce health risks by analyzing the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.
TRANSFORMERS
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of the position and motion of objects.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)properties and changes of properties in matter 2)motion and forces 3) transfer of energy.
9-12 Science
NS.9-12.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop an understanding of 1) the structure and properties of matter 2) motions and forces 3) interactions of energy and matter.
K - 12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.4 Physical Fitness - A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
NORTH POLE SOUTH POLE
K-4 Science
NS.K-4.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of the position and motion of objects.
NS.K-4.4 Earth and Space Science - As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of the properties of Earth materials.
5-8 Science
NS.5-8.2 Physical Science - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of 1)properties and changes of properties in matter 2)motion and forces 3) transfer of energy.
NS.5-8.5 Science and Technology - As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understandings about science and technology.
K - 12 Physical Education
NPH.K-12.3 Physical Activity - A physically educated student exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
NPH.K-12.4 Physical Fitness - A physically educated student achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
NPH.K-12.5 Responsible Behavior - A physically educated student demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
NPH.K-12.7 Understanding Challenge - A physically educated student understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
K - 12 Technology
NT.K-12.1 Basic Operations and Concepts - Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NT.K-12.6 Technology Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools - Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.