Ech 420 Wk 1 Summative Assessment Science Concepts Research Summary

Children in the earlier grades develop an understanding of science in four core areas: physical sciences; life sciences; earth and space sciences; and engineering, technology, and applications of science. The science standards for kindergarten to fifth grade are focused on these areas. Imagine this scenario: You are a fresh teacher graduate and are interviewing at a school to teach elementary science. As part of the interview process, you have been asked to research and summarize the science standards for an elementary grade of your choice. Research the following: • Your state’s early childhood science standards • Writing SMART objectives • Strategies for teaching science concepts to young children Choose a grade level (pre-K through grade 3) and select an early childhood science standard on which to focus. Write a 525- to 700-word summary of your research in which you: • Identify 1 science concept related to your chosen grade level and chosen standard. • Write 1 or 2 developmentally appropriate and measurable objectives that align with the standard you identified. • Develop an activity to teach the science concept you identified to young learners. • Explain how you would determine the success of your activity. • Align your chosen activity with an established teaching strategy and teaching standards. Submit your assessment.