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Unit 1: Beginnings
Fresh Eyes
Unit 1: Beginnings
Fresh Eyes
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-BEG
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-BEG
Experimentation encourages creativity and innovation and paves the way toward new discoveries. In this unit, students learn how, through trial and error, conducting experiments or creating something can lead to new understandings, new skills, and new perspectives.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 2: Elements
Essential Ingredients
Unit 2: Elements
Essential Ingredients
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-ELE
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-ELE
Food is culture, taste, pleasure, and comfort — but it’s also fuel. This unit focuses on the ways in which food fuels individuals and societies, giving students an opportunity to think about the science and history behind this essential ingredient of life.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 3: Time
Time Flies
Unit 3: Time
Time Flies
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-TIME
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-TIME
The idea of measuring time has been around since ancient eras, and methods for keeping time have evolved over centuries. In this unit, students learn about different timekeeping methods to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of time and how we measure it — while also considering ways we can fill our time.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 4: Cycles
Raindrops Keep Falling
Unit 4: Cycles
Raindrops Keep Falling
Grades 2 and 3 | 3 Weeks | GW-3-CYC
Grades 2 and 3 | 3 Weeks | GW-3-CYC
Water is critical to all life on earth. This unit explores the water cycle, which is a concept students must grasp in order to understand weather, geologic processes, and issues with the world’s water supply. In addition, the unit compares saltwater with freshwater and introduces students to the ways in which pollution can render water undrinkable. Finally, it includes a focus on the importance of access to clean water.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 5: Lives
Egyptian Equations
Unit 5: Lives
Egyptian Equations
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-LIV
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-LIV
Without ancient Egyptians, we wouldn’t have the modern scientific and mathematical concepts and practices we use today. In this unit, students study ancient Egyptian approaches to math and science and the historical and cultural contexts in which those approaches existed. Through hands-on application of some of the approaches, they come to understand exactly how indebted to the ancient Egyptians modern humans are.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 6: Resources
Old New World
Unit 6: Resources
Old New World
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-RES
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-RES
Ancient river and rainforest civilizations relied heavily on water. In this unit, students learn how water access helped such civilizations thrive and how rainforests also supported ancient life.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 7: Today
Get Out the Vote
Unit 7: Today
Get Out the Vote
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-TOD
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-TOD
Simple machines are basic mechanical devices that are used to alter or redirect forces to make work easier. In this unit, students learn about the basics of simple machines and how to combine them to make more complex machines. In order to apply their understanding, students also learn about the flaws in current voting systems and use their knowledge of simple machines to build a model of a new voting machine.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
Unit 7: Tomorrow
Heal the World
Unit 7: Tomorrow
Heal the World
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-TOM
Grades 2 and 3 | 4 Weeks | GW-3-TOM
When they know how germs are spread and how powerful vaccines can be, children can take proactive steps to stay healthy and prevent the spread of illnesses. In this unit, students will learn about germs, vaccines, and hygienic practices.
Books
WORLD
STEAM
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