Resources on Early Learning
Illinois Early Learning Standards
Science
Click on the underlined Benchmark below each Learning Standard to find activities or background information related to helping children reach the Benchmark.
STATE GOAL 11:
Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
Learning Standard A:
Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
Benchmarks
11.A.ECaUse senses to explore and observe materials and natural phenomena.
Video: Exploring Windshield Wipers
Video: Experimenting with Balls
11.A.ECbCollect, describe and record information.
Video: Magnets & Cars
Video: Bethany Draws a Wheel
Video: Exploring Windshield Wipers
Learning Standard B:
Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
Benchmark
11.B.ECaUse scientific tools such as thermometers, balance scales and magnifying glasses for investigation.
Video: Magnets & Cars
11.B.ECbBecome familiar with the use of devices incorporating technology.
Video: Exploring Windshield Wipers
STATE GOAL 12:
Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.
Learning Standard A:
Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Benchmarks
12.A.ECaInvestigate and categorize living things in the environment.
12.A.ECbShow an awareness of changes that occur in themselves and their environment.
Learning Standard B:
Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
Benchmark
12.B.ECDescribe and compare basic needs of living things.
Learning Standard C:
Know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
Benchmark
12.C.ECMake comparisons among objects that have been observed.
Video: Magnets & Cars
Video: Experimenting with Balls
Learning Standard D:
Know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.
Benchmark
12.D.ECDescribe the effects of forces in nature (e.g. wind, gravity and magnetism).
Video: Magnets & Cars
Video: Bethany Draws a Wheel
Video: Air & Tires
Learning Standard E:
Know and apply the concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Benchmarks
12.E.ECaUse common weather-related vocabulary (e.g. rainy, snowy, sunny, windy).
12.E.ECbParticipate in recycling in their environment.
Learning Standard F:
Know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and the Earth’s place in it.
Benchmark
12.F.ECIdentify basic concepts associated with night/day and seasons.
STATE GOAL13:
Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
Learning Standard A:
Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
Benchmark
13.A.ECBegin to understand basic safety practices.
Learning Standard B:
Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
Benchmarks
13.B.ECaExpress wonder and ask questions about their world.
Video: Magnets & Cars
13.B.ECbBegin to be aware of technology and how it affects their lives.
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