Jean Piaget, the Swiss Cognitive Psychologist, helps us to understand the developmental stages of children related to cognitive tasks. Here are some video clips that illustrate these concepts.
Stage 1 - Sensorimotor Stage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue8y-JVhjS0&feature=related
Stage 2 - Preoperational Stage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLj0IZFLKvg&feature=related
Stage 3 - Concerte Operations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA04ew6Oi9M&feature=related
Stage 4 - Formal Operations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjJdcXA1KH8&feature=related
These clips were used in our lesson today!