Head Start Outcomes Features |
discover! Science™ Objectives |
| Supporting each child’s learning, using various strategies including experimentation, inquiry, observation, play and exploration |
Objective 1: Child will ask questions and use five senses for exploration and observation
Objective 2: Child will have opportunities to answer questions around science experiments |
| Ensuring opportunities for creative self-expression through activities such as art, music, movement, and dialogue |
Objective 3: Child will be introduced to simple science tools and materials for investigating scientific principles |
| Provides for the development of cognitive skills by encouraging each child to organize his or her experiences, to understand concepts, and to develop age appropriate literacy, numeracy, reasoning, problem solving and decision-making skills which form a foundation for school success |
Objective 4: Child will compare and analyze same and different objects
Objective 8: Child will make a connection with nonfiction literature, writing, and basic math concepts
Objective 9: Child will learn how to use the scientific process
Objective 10: Child will use science journals to demonstrate understanding of science topics while also making a writing connection
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| Promoting interaction and language use among children and between adults |
Objective 5: Child will develop scientific centered vocabulary
Objective 6: Child will engage in scientific conversation with peers and teachers
Objective 7: Child enthusiasm for scientific method will be enhanced
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