Project Plans

Writing

W1 - 2.2.1.1  Use correct punctuation (end punctuation), spelling (high frequency words), and capitalization (first word in sentence and proper nouns) authentically in writing

W2 - 2.2.2.1  Write routinely, including illustration, for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences

W7 - 2.2.7.1  Ask and answer on-topic questions to research background information using resources vetted by teacher

W7 - 2.2.7.2  Plan and conduct research from a variety of sources, vetted by teacher, and share findings in writing

Science

2L.3.2.2.1 Engineer a device that mimics the structures and functions of plants or animals in seed dispersal.

2L.1.2.1.2 Plan and conduct an investigation to determine how amounts of sunlight and water impact the growth of a plant. (P: 3, CC:2, CI: LS2) 

2L.4.1.1.1 Construct an argument with evidence that evaluates how in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

Value-Added

Questioner:  Generate questions using the Question Formulation Technique

Creator:  Use technology or physical materials to create a representation of an idea

Creator:  Use Thinking Maps to represent ideas.

Music

Evaluate artistic work by appling criteria

Physical Education

Identify foods that are beneficial for before and after physical activity, and explain why these are good food choices.

Multilingual Learners

Construct scientific arguments

Interpret scientific explanations