2nd Grade Science Unit 4

Big Idea:

Investigate how energy affects objects.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

2.6(A) [Readiness] investigate the effects on objects by increasing or decreasing amounts of light, heat, and sound energy such as how the color of an object appears different in dimmer light or how heat melts butter

Ongoing TEKS

2.4(A)Tools to Know] Collect, record, and compare information using tools, including computers, magnets.

2.1(A) [Tools to Know] Identify and demonstrate safe practices as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations, including wearing safety goggles, washing hands, and using materials appropriately.

2.2(D) [Ways to Show] Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words;

2.2(B) [Tools to Know] plan and conduct descriptive investigations

2.2(E) [Ways to Show] communicate observations and justify explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations; and

2.2(F) [Ways to Show] compare results of investigations with what students and scientists know about the world.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will conduct simple experiments to determine what may occur when the amount of sound is increased or decreased.
• I will conduct simple experiments to determine what may occur when the amount of heat is increased or decreased.
• I will conduct simple experiments to determine what may occur when the amount of light is increased or decreased.
• I will write my classroom observations about energy.

Essential Questions:

• What effects does the type and amount of energy have on an object?
  • Apply to all 3 forms of energy

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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