35 Curriculum & Learning Environment 3. Curriculum (continued) 7. Learning about Science Level 1 Recognize the importance of providing developmentally appropriate opportunities for each child to explore, experiment, play, and use creative expression related to understanding science areas. CLE 3.7.1 Level 2 Understand the importance of using providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to support the science skills of young children. Implement science activities based on the on-going formative assessment of children’s abilities, interests, and individual learning needs. CLE 3.7.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and create an environment which supports children’s development of: o Exploration, observation, and hypotheses o Investigation o Analysis and conclusions o Communication Clearly align science activities with the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines; Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten; and/ or Arizona Academic Standards, as appropriate. Develop and plan play- based science activities that are integrated with other curriculum content areas and across multiple domains and facilitate gradual and continuous development of scientific concepts. Using observation and assessment data plan scientific activities for children that are appropriate to the developmental level and learning abilities of individual children. Ensure that the planning, implementation and facilitation of science activities are appropriate, culturally responsive, and adapted for children with special needs. CLE 3.7.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify the science curriculum in order to facilitate continuous curriculum improvements and ensure implementation of evidenced based best practices derived from research. CLE 3.7.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding the development of science skills by young children. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure children experience best practices to enhance the development of science skills. CLE 3.7.5