Second Grade
Second Semester
UNIT FOUR: EARTH'S SYSTEMS (2-ESS1-1)
We watched and read from many sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly. We also did some investigations into how water on Earth changes the shape of the land very slowly. The pictures show our cornmeal canyons being formed. (2-ESS1-1)
UNIT FIVE: EARTH'S SYSTEMS (2-ESS2-2)
We used Legos, PlayDoh, and Scratch to develop model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area. Here are some of our models and scratch projects. (2-ESS2-2)
Here are links to some of our Scratch Landform Tours:
UNIT SIX: INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIPS IN ECOSYSTEMS (2-LS2-1)
Coming soon...
First Semester
UNIT ONE: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER (2-PS1-2)
We experimented with the various building materials in the lab to determine which was the most useful for building a tall tower. We collected data by measuring how tall each tower was using a meter stick. We compared the heights of the towers for each material to make a decision about which blocks were best suited for my nephew who likes to build tall towers.
[Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose. 2-PS1-2 ]
We read about the Towers of Watts in Los Angeles, CA built by tile maker, Simon Rodia, in his backyard. We then built our own models using repurposed materials in the lab.
UNIT TWO: RELATIONSHIPS IN ECOSYSTEMS (2-LS4-1)
Second graders are researching plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. They have been collecting information using various media sources (books, videos, magazines) to create a group project comparing different animals and plants in different habitats.
UNIT THREE: OBSERVABLE PROPERTIES (2-PS1-1)
We used various tools to "measure" observable properties so that we can describe and classify them. Students used their senses to make observations as well as several tools: pan balance, ruler, thermometer, graduated cylinder, and the like.
