2nd grade

Egghead Scientists

Our first project to begin the school year is to research famous scientists that have laid the foundation for our science knowledge!  Students choose a scientist to research and create a Google Presentation and a Digital Talking Character  to show what they learned about their scientist.  In the science lab, students conduct experiments to explain the discoveries of some of the scientists.  Students also create an egghead model and a diorama of their chosen scientist. 

Farm to Table

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  Students learn about plants - how to design and grow a paper towel garden, how to give plants what they need and the nutritional benefits they provide living organisms.  The lessons use math, science, language arts, health, and social studies concepts to help the students understand how plants help us live, grow, learn, and play. The students individually research a chosen vegetable, create a product, and showcase it to classmates and parents.   Students are also introduced to LEGO robotics when they create, build, and program a bee simulator using the LEGO WeDo kit.  One of the highlights of the unit is connecting plants with animals through the cow eye dissection. To conclude this "green" unit, the students travel to  Blackwood Educational Land Institute in Hempstead, Texas for a true "farm to table" experience.  Students collect their own eggs, pick fresh vegetables from the gardens, and make their own frittata all while making connections with our Farm-to-Table unit.   

Throughout the year the students  participate in other mini units that challenge the students to think critically and creatively. Technology is embedded within the units.