NSES Content Standard E  Science and Technology: Abilities of technological design  Grades K-4, page 138  Communicate a problem, design, and solution. Student abilities should include oral, written, and pictorial communication of the design process and product. The communication might be show and tell, group discussions, short written reports, or pictures, depending on the students' abilities and the design project.

 
Benchmark 1C The Nature of Science: The Scientific Enterprise
Grades 3-5, page 16
Clear communication is an essential part of doing science. It enables scientists to inform others about their work, expose their ideas to criticism by other scientists, and stay informed about scientific discoveries around the world.

Benchmark 12D Habits of Mind: Communication Skills
Grades K-2, page 296
Describe and compare things in terms of number, shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion.

Benchmark 12D Habits of Mind: Communication Skills
Grades K-2, page 296
Draw pictures that correctly portray at least some features of the thing being described.

Benchmark 12D Habits of Mind: Communication Skills
Grades 3-5, page 296
Write instructions that others can follow in carrying out a procedure.

Benchmark 12D Habits of Mind: Communication Skills
Grades 3-5, page 296
Make sketches to aid in explaining procedures or ideas.

Benchmark 12D Habits of Mind: Communication Skills
Grades 3-5, page 296
Use numerical data in describing and comparing objects and events.