1st Nine Weeks- Consult the 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map for specific details.
The 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Map outlines the following information:
Recommended pacing, scope, and sequence for each unit.
Alignment with standards, conceptual understandings, and performance indicators
Links to Unit Concept Storyboard Maps, Content and SEP Support Documents, and Curriculum Guides
Details for Evidence of Understanding, Essential Learning Experiences, and Suggested Learning Engagements
Where appropriate, alignment with specific FOSS, DSM, GEMS, and STC kit Activities and Investigations
2.E.2A Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, and hail), and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. Scientists measure and record these conditions to describe the weather and to identify patterns over time. Weather scientists (meteorologists) forecast severe weather so that communities can prepare for and respond to these events.
2.E.2A.1 Analyze and interpret data from observations and measurements to describe local weather conditions (including temperature, wind, and forms of precipitation).
2.E.2A.2 Analyze local weather data to predict daily and seasonal patterns over time.
2.E.2A.3 Develop and use models to describe and compare the effects of wind (moving air) on objects.
2.E.2A.4 Obtain and communicate information about severe weather conditions to explain why certain safety precautions are necessary.
See Science Standards Content Vertical Articulation Chart
Students will gather local daily weather data and analyze, interpret, and chart their data to describe local weather conditions. Weather data includes but is not limited to:
Wind
Precipitation
Temperature
Cloud Cover
Sky Conditions
Students will use their local weather data to look for trends and patterns in order to predict daily and seasonal weather conditions and changes.
Students will conduct observations of objects affected by wind in order to develop models that compare windy conditions with non-windy conditions.
Students will gather information about severe weather events in order to describe the events and explain why certain safety precautions are necessary. Severe weather events include but are not limited to:
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms
Floods
Analyze and Interpret Data- SEP Support Document
Develop and Use Models- SEP Support Document
Obtain and Communicate Information- SEP Support Document
Weather Conditions- Essential Knowledge Support Document
Daily and Seasonal Patterns- Essential Knowledge Support Document
Wind- Essential Knowledge Support Document
Severe Weather- Essential Knowledge Support Document
This link will take you to a print-friendly version of the science concept storyboard.
It is ESSENTIAL that students directly gather, analyze, and interpret daily local weather data over a 4-6 week time (minimum) in order describe, chart, and identify trends and patterns and make predictions about daily and seasonal weather conditions and changes.
It is ESSENTIAL that students gather information about severe weather conditions from various sources and describe the characteristics of different severe weather events and explain why certain precautions are necessary.
What is weather?
How can we predict the weather?
How can we describe the weather?
How do we know what we know about the weather?
What is wind and what does it do?
How can weather be dangerous?
What can we do to protect ourselves from dangerous weather?
Weather
Wind
Precipitation
Rain
Sleet
Snow
Hail
Ice
Clouds
Sun
Temperature
Thermometer
Wind Vane
Anemometer
Hurricane
Flood
Lightning
Tornado
Thunderstorm
Meteorologists
Severe Weather
Air and Weather (FOSS Kit) Investigations 1, 2, 3, 4
Pearson SC Interactive Science Textbook:
Inquiry Warm-Up page 4(2.E.2A.1; 2.S.1A.4)
Chapter 1, lesson 1 pages 6-11, Quick Lab pg. 7(2.E.2A.1, 2.E.2A.3; 2.S.1A.2,2.S.1A.4)
Chapter 1, lesson 2 pages 12-17, Quick Lab pg. 13(2.E.2A.1; 2.S.1A.4)
Chapter 1, lesson 3 pages 18-25, Quick Lab pg. 19 (2.E.2A.1, 2.E.2A.2; 2.S.1A.4)
Chapter 1, lesson 4 pages 26-33, Quick Lab pg. 27 (2.E.2A.4; 2.S.1A.2, 2.S.1A.8)
Lab Investigation pages 34-35 (2.E.2A.1; 2.S.1A.4)
AIMS Activities: 2005 SC Science AIMS 2nd Grade
Watching the Weather
Station Precipitation
Air Temperature
Calendar Connections
Weather Windows
Watching the Weather
Wind Detectives
The Wind Blows
Which Way?
Severe Weather Safety
What’s the Weather Like? (2.E.2A.1 & 2)
This lesson is designed to be used throughout the weather unit as a way for students to observe and record weather data every day. This data collection can be used by students to create a forecast or meteorologist simulation.
Formative
Exit slip using checkpoints in the text
Fist to five
Turn & Talk
Think/Pair share
Vocabulary Smart Cards Games
Chapter Review pp. 40-41
Summative
Quick Lab pages 13, 19, 27
Lab Investigation pp. 34-35
South Carolina Test Practice pp. 42-43
Keep a daily weather journal
Create a weather report and/or perform a meteorologist simulation where students observer local weather conditions and create a forecast for the next week.
Severe Weather Resource (2.E.2A.4)
This link will take you to a website, www.ready.gov/severe-weather, that has links to various resources and information about various severe weather events. This can be used as part of a learning experience to address the 2nd grade Weather performance indicator 2.E.2A.4: Obtain and Communicate Information about severe weather conditions to explain why certain safety precautions are necessary.
Disaster Preparedness Activity Book (2.E.2A.4)
This link will take you to Disney Mikey and Friends digital book that presents information about different types of natural disasters and what to do about them. This could serve as a model for a class project to create their own Severe Weather Awareness Project (book, PSA, website, infomercial, etc...)
Young Meteorologist (2.E.2A.4)
This link will take you to an interactive board game where Owlie (a young owl interested in becoming a meteorologist) must navigate a game board with information about different severe weather events.
Owlie Skywarn's Weather -Ready Kid's Page (2.E.2A.4)
This link will take you the National Weather Service kid's page with links to various severe weather games and information sources.
Weather Wiz Kids (2.E.2A)
This link will take you to Weather Wiz Kids, a great site full of weather information presented in student-friendly language. While this should not be the only way students learn about and investigate the weather, it can help add important background knowledge to help them construct explanations using their authentic data. This site also has links to weather-related experiments that might also connect to specific standards.
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
Tracking Severe Weather (2.E.2A.4)
When Nature Strikes: Tornadoes (2.E.2A.4)
When Nature Strikes: Hurricanes (2.E.2A.4)
When Nature Strikes: Wildfires (2.E.2A.4)
When Nature Strikes: Floods (2.E.2A.4)
Earth’s Weather (2.E.2)
How to Build a School to Withstand a Tornado (2.E.2A.4)
Tips to Manage the Severe Cold (2.E.2A.4)
BrainPop Jr.
PebbleGo (requires a subscription)
What’s the weather song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmSKsyJ15yg (2.E.2)
This song can be used to inspire children to observe the weather around them.
Seasons song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZjpI6fgYSY (2.E.2A.2)
This video can be used to review their knowledge of seasons and to introduce the different types of weather that can be occur in each season.
Kid’s Hazard Quiz-http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/hazard/kidsquiz/#/ (2.E.2A.4)
Students can take this quiz as a pre-assessment to see what they already know about severe weather. It could also be used as a tool for a whole group discussion.
Miami Museum of Science: How Does a Hurricane Work? www.miamisci.org/hurricane (2.E.2A.3, 2.E.2A.4)
Field Study ideas
Dr. Doug Scary Skies-Be Prepared, Not Scared (Weather) (http://www.bluemarblescience.com/index.php?ID=137)
Invite a meteorologist to come in and talk about weather
Books
Seymour Simon Books: Weather, Tornados, Hurricanes
The Cloud Book. Tomie de Paola. Holiday House (1985).
Cloud Dance. Thomas Locker. Silver Whistle (2000).
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Judi Barrett. Aladdin (1982).
Come on Rain. Karen Hesse. Scholastic Press (1999).
Down Comes the Rain. Franklyn M. Branley. HarperTrophy (1997).
Feel the Wind. Arthur Dorros. HarperCollins (1989).
Flash, Crash, Rumble and Roll. Franklyn M. Branley. HarperTrophy (1999).
I Face the Wind. Vicki Cobb. HarperCollins (2003).
Thundercake. Patricia Polacco. The Putnam and Grossett Group (1990).
Weather series: A Cloudy Day, A Rainy Day, A Snowy Day, A Sunny Day, A Windy Day. Robin Nelson. Lerner Classroom.
Weather Words and What They Mean. Gail Gibbons. Scholastic (1990).
What Will the Weather Be? Lynda Dewitt. Scott Foresman (1993)
National Geographic Video Resource:
As with any video resource, teachers should carefully preview and vet any videos before showing them to students.