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