Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR ... - mdk12
Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR ... - mdk12
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PreKindergarten<br />
✎<br />
<strong>MMSR</strong> Exemplars<br />
Content Area: Science - 1.0 Skills and Processes<br />
WSS Indicator: IV A2 Use simple tools and equipment <strong>for</strong> investigation Fall Spring<br />
<strong>MMSR</strong>/SC Indicator:<br />
1A 1 Raise questions about the world around them and be willing to seek<br />
answers to some of them by making careful observation and trying things<br />
out<br />
1D 1 Design and make things with simple tools and a variety of materials<br />
Objective: Proficient In Process Needs Development<br />
Use tools such as<br />
thermometers,<br />
magnifiers, rulers, or<br />
balances to extend their<br />
senses and gather data<br />
Uses a variety of simple tools<br />
appropriately when given<br />
direction on their use, such as<br />
using a hand lens to aide in<br />
seeing small objects or using a<br />
sieve to sift through sand to<br />
discover small hidden objects.<br />
When given direction on<br />
appropriate use of simple tools,<br />
displays appropriate use, such<br />
as using a funnel to pour water<br />
into a small-mouthed jar.<br />
Inconsistently uses other tools<br />
appropriately.<br />
When given direction and<br />
structured guidance on<br />
appropriate use of simple tools,<br />
demonstrates inappropriate<br />
use.<br />
Make something out of<br />
paper, cardboard, wood,<br />
plastic, metal, or existing<br />
objects that can actually<br />
be used to per<strong>for</strong>m a<br />
task<br />
Student uses paper towel tube<br />
to look through when looking<br />
<strong>for</strong> bugs on the playground<br />
during recess.<br />
Student uses paper towel tube<br />
to look through when looking<br />
<strong>for</strong> bugs on the playground<br />
during recess when modeled<br />
by adult.<br />
*Students with physical limitations may need physical assistance to use or create tools to be used.<br />
Student not interested in using<br />
paper towel tube to look<br />
through when others in class<br />
are looking <strong>for</strong> bugs on the<br />
playground during recess.<br />
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