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THREE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SCIENCE Standards

Mississippi Early Learning Standards INFANTS THROUGH FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

Develop an awareness of earth science and space.

1. With guidance and support, recognize that weather changes (e.g., rainy, windy, sunny, cloudy). a. Observe daily display about weather and seasonal activity.

2. Begin to identify objects in the sky (e.g., clouds, sun, moon and stars).

a. Explore materials to create display of common elements of day and night.

b. Explore devices that protect from sun or rain.

3. With guidance and support, collect, sort, identify and describe objects in the natural world (e.g., rocks, soil, leaves).

a. No developmentally appropriate standard.

b. No developmentally appropriate standard.

Identify and explore a variety of technology tools.

1. With guidance and support, explore appropriate technology tools to gather or communicate information (e.g., magnifying glass, telescope, microscope, computer, simple machines).

2. No developmentally appropriate standard. 3. No developmentally appropriate standard.

Mississippi Early Learning Standards INFANTS THROUGH FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN page 55