Language | Literacy | Mathematics | Science | Creative Arts | Social / Emotional | Approaches to Learning | Physical Health & Safety Home > Science > Scientific Skills, Methods & Knowledge   The skills to observe and collect information and use it to ask questions, predict, explain, and draw conclusions. Many skills are experienced-based and can be introduced simultaneously. Categories labeled are in the developmentally appropriate sequential order to create a scope and sequence for skill mastery. It is suggested that skills be introduced in this order. Guidelines Correlated with POCET   Displays Observation Skills. The child demonstrates attention skills and makes appropriate comments when given science objects to observe. (Correlates with POCET SC1 Page 52) How are We Different/How are We the Same? Collects, Describes and Records Information. The child is able to collect and describe natural evidence and record the information in pictures. (Correlates with POCET SC2 Page 52) Feeling Nature Where Did the Ice Go? Recognizes Individual Body Parts. The child can identify basic body parts. (Correlates with POCET SC3 Page 53) 20 Clues Hand and Toe Pictures Understands the Functions of the 5 Senses. The child can identify the five senses and can describe the use of each. (Correlates with POCET SC4 Page 54) Describe the Feeling Shows Awareness of the Natural World and Living Things. The child shows interest in the world of nature and appreciates living things on planet Earth. (Correlates with POCET SC5 Page 54) Animal Habitats Sorting Class Pet Recognizes Cause and Effect and Can Predict Outcomes. The child can describe the changesthat occur when time or elements are introduced, such as "What happens when the color blue is mixed with yellow?" (Correlates with POCET SC6 Page 55) Primary to Secondary Block Race!   NAEYC Accreditation Standards
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