| Vocabulary |
Mostly |
Sometimes |
Never |
| Uses age appropriate science vocabulary |
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| Is able to provide the meaning of a vocabulary term when asked |
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| Able to move from computations with concrete materials to mental problem solving |
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| Able to record, interpret and discuss observations using tables, pictures, graphs, notation |
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| Experimentation |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Shows interest and enjoyment in scientific activities |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Able to collect material for observing, investigating and measuring |
_______ |
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| Demonstrates an age-appropriate understanding of the scientific method |
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| Able to make comparisons |
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| Able to determine relationships |
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| Able to conserve |
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| Able to estimate |
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| Able to match, sort, balance |
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| Able to make patterns |
_______ |
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| Able to respond to questions in an appropriate length of time |
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| Able to give specific details when asked for an explanation or a description |
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| Demonstrates age-appropriate ability in logical and abstract thought |
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| Understands the need for accuracy |
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| Uses a variety of writing forms to report findings |
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| Enquiry |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Is curious about the environment |
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_______ |
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| Is curious about scientific principles and processes |
_______ |
_______ |
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| Can hypothesize and predict the effects of change |
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| Demonstrates an understanding about self and others |
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| Able to reflect upon own observations |
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| Can apply observations to new or different situations |
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| Demonstrates an understanding of patterns and relationships among natural things, manufactured things and people |
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