2nd Grade exploring the properties of solids and liquids

Scope and sequence

Suggested Time Frame: 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map

• 2nd Nine Weeks- Consult the 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map for specific details.

The 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map outlines the following information:

• 1. Recommended pacing, scope, and sequence for each unit.

  2. Alignment with standards, conceptual understandings, and performance indicators

  3. Links to Unit Concept Storyboard Maps, Content and SEP Support Documents, and Curriculum Guides

  4. Details for Evidence of Understanding, Essential Learning Experiences, and Suggested Learning Engagements

  5. Where appropriate, alignment with specific FOSS, DSM, GEMS, and STC kit Activities and Investigations

Learning goals, skills, and concepts

Learning Goals

• Students will gather data through observations and measurements of the physical properties of solids and liquids and will analyze and interpret their data to describe the properties of solids and liquids.

• Students will use information from observations and investigations to develop models that illustrate how matter can be mixed together and separated again. Models can include:

  • Illustrations

  • Demonstrations

  • Diagrams

  • Charts

• Students will conduct investigations to determine how matter changes when heat is added or removed.

• Students will conduct investigations to support claims for how some changes in matter are reversible and some changes are not.

Skills and Concepts

• Analyze and Interpret Data- SEP Support Document

• Develop and Use Models- SEP Support Document

• Conduct Investigations- SEP Support Document

• Construct Arguments- SEP Support Document

• Properties of Solids and Liquids- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Mixing Matter- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Adding or Removing Heat- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Changes in Matter- Essential Knowledge Support Document

Science Concept Storyboard

This link will take you to a print-friendly version of the science concept storyboard.

Lessons and activities

Solids, Liquids, and Magnets Unit Planning Support Doc

Potential Instructional Strategies/Lessons/Examples

• Solids and Liquids (FOSS Kit) All Investigations

• Pearson SC Interactive Science Textbook:

  • Inquiry warm-up pg. 46(2.P.3A.3)

  • Chapter 2, Lesson 1(pages 48-57); Quick lab pg. 49(2.P3A.1; 2.S.1A.4)

  • Chapter 2, Lesson 2(pages 58-65); Quick lab pg. 59(2.P3A.1; 2.S.1A.4)

  • Chapter 2, Lesson 3(pages 66-75); Quick labs pg. 67 & pg. 75(2.S.1A.3, 2.S.1A.6)

  • Chapter 2, Lesson 4(pages 76-84); Quick lab pg. 77(2.P.3A.3, 2.P.3A.4; 2.S1A.3, 2.S.1A.7)

  • Chapter 2, Lab Investigation pgs. 82-83(2.P3A.1, 2.P.3A.2; 2.S.1A.2, 2.S.1A.4, 2.S.1A.6)

• AIMS Activities: 2005 SC Science AIMS 2nd Grade

  • Pouring over Matter

  • Looking at Liquids

  • Making Sense of Solids

  • Magnificent Mixtures

  • Separation Stations

  • A Sorting Challenge

  • Frosty Forms

  • Melting Ice Cubes

  • Water to Ice to Water

  • Cups that Change

  • Water to Ice to Water

• Water 1: Water and Ice (2.P.3A.1 and 2.P.3A.3)

  • Lesson Goals: To explore what happens to water as it goes from solid to liquid and back again; to use observation, measurement, and communication skills to describe change.

• Water 3: Melting and Freezing (2.P.3A.1, 2.P.3A.3, 2.P.3A.4)

  • Lesson Goals: To explore what happens to the amount of different substances as they change from a solid to a liquid or a liquid to solid.

Additional Resources

• Pearson Interactive Science STEM Activity Book

• Pearson Interactive Science Content Leveled Readers

• Pearson Interactive Science REALIZE Online component

  • NBC Learn Video: States of Matter https://www.pearsonrealize.com/community/nbclearn/browse (2.P.3)

    • This video provides an introduction to the different states of matter.

• BrainPop Jr.

  • Changing States of Matter

  • Physical and Chemical Changes

  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases

• PebbleGo (requires a subscription)

• Science Netlinks(additional lessons) http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/

• Field Study Ideas

  • Dr. Doug What’s the Matter with Matter? http://www.bluemarblescience.com/index.php?ID=137

  • SC State Museum-Matter Matters http://scmuseum.org/education/field-trips/field-trips-stem-museum-experiences/#second

• Books

  • Matter: See It, Touch It, Taste It, Smell It. Darlene Stille. Picture Window Books (2004).

  • Solid, Liquid, or Gas? Sally Hewitt. Children’s Press (1998).

  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases: My World of Science. Angela Royston. Heinemann Library (2003).

  • What is Mass? Don L. Curry. Children’s Press (2004).

  • Solids and Liquids. David Glover. Kingfisher Books (1993).

  • What’s the Matter in Mr. Whisker’s Room. Candlewick Press (2007).

  • Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Dr. Suess. Random House (1949).

  • What is the World Made of? Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. HarperCollins Publishers (1998).

• National Geographic Video Resource:

  • As with any video resource, teachers should carefully preview and vet any videos before showing them to students.