Science can help children in various areas of developments:

• Build self-confidence
• Gain first hand experiences
• Develop basic concepts
• Increase observation skills
• Receive opportunities to use tools, equipments and familiar materials
• Receive aid in problem solving
• Stimulate curiosity
• Develop language skills

Skill children learn in Science:

• Observation
• Sequencing
• Patterning
• Counting
• Measuring
• Defining/Inference
• Comparing and contrasting
• Communicating
• Classifying
• Hypothesizing
• Predicting
• Testing/Recording
• Experimenting/Planning investigation

Planning Science lesson:

• Goals
• Science ideas
• Engage (ensure it can grab their attention)
• Explore
• Materials
• Explain
• Elaborate (how to real life)
• Evaluate

Incorporating Science processes in classroom:

• Set up Science center
• Teach what you know
• Use the surroundings
• Be a good observer
• Introduce new items and concepts to the group
• Answer question honestly