2nd Grade exploring pushes and pulls

Scope and sequence

Suggested Time Frame: 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map

• 4th 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, concepts, and skills

Learning Goals

• Students will gather data from observations and measurements and analyze and interpret data to describe and compare the effects of different strengths of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects.

• Students will gather data from observations and measurements and analyze and interpret data to describe and compare the effects of different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects.

• Students will use their data to develop models to illustrate the effects of pushes and pulls on the motion of objects. Models can include:

  • Diagrams

  • Illustrations

  • Drawings

  • Charts

• Students will use data from investigations and explorations to describe how gravity affects the motion of an object.

• Students will use data from investigations and explorations to describe how friction affects the motion of an object.

• Students will use their data about the effects of friction to define problems related to friction and design and test solutions.

Skills and Concepts

• Analyze and Interpret Data- SEP Support Document

• Develop and Use Models- SEP Support Document

• Conduct Investigations- SEP Support Document

• Construct Explanations- SEP Support Document

• Define Problems and Design Solutions- SEP Support Document

• Effects of Strength and Direction on Motion- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Pushes and Pulls- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Gravity- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Friction- Essential Knowledge Support Document

• Reducing Friction- 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

Pushes and Pulls Unit Plan Support Doc

Potential Instructional Strategies/Lessons/Examples

• Balance and Motion (FOSS Kit) All Investigations

• Pearson SC Interactive Science Textbook:

  • Inquiry Warm-Up pg. 96(2.P.4A.1, 2.P.4A.2; 2.S.1A.2, 2.S.1A.4)

  • Chapter 3, Lesson 1 pp. 98-107; Quick Lab pg. 99(2.P.4A.1, 2.P.4A.; 2.S.1A.2, 2.S1A.4)

  • Chapter 3, Lesson 2 pp. 108-113; Quick Lab pg. 109(2.P4A.3; 2.S.1A.3, 2.S.1A.4, 2.S.1A.6)

  • Chapter 3, Lesson 4 pp. 120-126; Quick Lab pg. 121(2.P.4A.4; 2.S1A.3)

  • Chapter 3 Lab Investigation pp. 124-25(2.P.4A.4; 2.S.1A.3)

• AIMS Activities: 2005 SC Science AIMS 1st Grade

  • Pushed Around

  • Big Dog Charades

  • Push n’ Pull Antics

  • Finding Forces

  • Lid Skid

  • Puffer Paths

  • Puff Mobiles

• AIMS Activities: 2005 SC Science AIMS 3rd Grade

  • Putt for Position

  • Give a Car a Push

  • Ball on a Roll

  • A Pair of Chutes

• How High Can a Super Ball Bounce (2.P.4A.2 and 3)

  • This activity, from the TeachEngineering website, is an investigation into how the distance a ball drops is related to how high it bounces. By requiring students communicate their results visually, they can use this information to develop and use models.

    • Note- if you do not want to use Super Balls, you can use tennis balls, ping-pong balls, or other small, bouncy balls.

    • Note- you do not need to have your students to the ratio math unless you feel they are ready for that challenge.

• Angle Height and Track Texture (2.P.4.A.2, 2.P.4.A.5)

  • Use basic classroom materials like books to experiment on angle height (incline) to work on developing predictions. Use the same experiment setup to change the variable of ramp texture to experiment with friction.

Additional Resources

• Pearson Interactive Science STEM Activity Book

• Pearson Interactive Science Content Leveled Readers

• Pearson Interactive Science REALIZE Online component

  • NBC Learn Videos https://www.pearsonrealize.com/community/nbclearn/browse

    • Designing Roller Coasters (2.P.4)

    • Anatomy of the 2014 World Cup Soccer Ball (2.P.4A.3, 2.P.4A.5)

    • Designing a Fast Pool (2.P.4)

• Lakeshore Force and Motion Kit (Separate purchase)

• BrainPop Jr.

  • Pushes and Pulls

• PebbleGo (requires a subscription)

• Build your own roller coaster http://www.primarygames.com/puzzles/physics/rollercoastercreator/

  • Students can become engineers by learning how to build their own roller coaster

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

• Push and Pull song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOcY37oGhj8

  • This YouTube video can be used as an introduction to pushes and pulls.

• Science Clips – Push and Pull http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/pushes_pulls.shtml

  • This site includes a variety of activities that children can complete independently or as a whole group on the SmartBoard. There are quizzes included with immediate feedback.

• Science Clips – Force and Motion http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement.shtml

  • This site includes a variety of activities that children can complete independently or as a whole group on the SmartBoard. There are quizzes included with immediate feedback.

• Field Study Ideas

  • SC State Museum Let’s Roll http://scmuseum.org/education/field-trips/field-trips-stem-museum-experiences/#second

  • Bowling

  • Circus

  • Putt Putt

• Books

  • Forces (Science All Around Me). Karen Bryant-Mole. Rigby Interactive Library (1997).

  • Forces and Motion. Lisa Trumbauer. Newbridge Educational Publishing (1998).

  • Forces and Motion: My World of Science. Angela Royston. Heinemann (2003).

  • Investigations series: Floating, Pulling, Pushing, Rolling, Sliding. Patricia Whitehouse. Heinemann (2003).

  • The Magic School Bus Plays Ball: A Book about Forces. Joanna Cole. Scholastic (1998).

  • Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow. Darlene Stille. Picture Window Books (2004).

  • Roller Coaster! Motion and Acceleration. Paul Mason. Raintree (2007).

• National Geographic Video Resource:

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