2nd Grade
Ms. Salmon
Ms. Ross
Ms. Anderson
Embedded Files
May 2025
Unit of Inquiry
Unit Theme: Where we are in place and time
Description: An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space and time through: natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation and transformation
Central Idea: The interdependence of things around us shapes the way we adapt and transform over time.
Unit Description
In this unit, second-grade students will explore the concept of classification as a tool for understanding the connections between objects, ideas, and people. They will examine how classification systems help us make sense of the world—whether by organizing rocks in Earth science, regions in geography, characters in literature, or measurements in math. Through synthesis of their learning across subjects, students will deepen their understanding of the interdependence of all things around them.
Learner Profiles
Open Minded: Students will develop an open-minded approach to understanding different perspectives on classification, recognizing that systems of classification may vary across cultures, disciplines, and individuals.
Open Minded: Students will develop an open-minded approach to understanding different perspectives on classification, recognizing that systems of classification may vary across cultures, disciplines, and individuals.
Caring: Students will practice being caring by considering the connections between living things and the environment, understanding the importance of interdependence, and recognizing the responsibility of making informed, thoughtful decisions based on classification systems.
Caring: Students will practice being caring by considering the connections between living things and the environment, understanding the importance of interdependence, and recognizing the responsibility of making informed, thoughtful decisions based on classification systems.
Risk Taker: Students will demonstrate courage by exploring new ideas and making connections between different areas of knowledge, confidently expressing their opinions on how to classify different items or ideas, and supporting their reasoning with evidence.
Risk Taker: Students will demonstrate courage by exploring new ideas and making connections between different areas of knowledge, confidently expressing their opinions on how to classify different items or ideas, and supporting their reasoning with evidence.
Learner Profile of the Month
Learner Profile of the Month
Inquirers
This month, students demonstrated what it means to be inquirers. It was important that they applied all they have learned throughout the year to begin generating thoughtful questions. As students read myths, they started to develop deeper inquiries about the text. For example, they began asking questions about character motives and underlying themes. Students were asking questions like:
"Why did the character make that choice?"
"How is that important to the story?"
"What is this myth trying to teach me?"
"How do you know that is the theme?"
Specified Concepts
Specified Concepts
Causation- Impact
This month, students reflected on the impact people have on the Earth. They explored why caring for our planet matters and considered different perspectives on environmental responsibility. To show their understanding, students created visual representations that highlighted the Earth’s importance to others and the need to protect it.
Approaches to Learning
Approaches to Learning
Social Skills
This month, students continued to strengthen their social skills through collaborative work in science. A major focus of the unit was teamwork, as students worked together to build structures. They reflected on how their level of engagement and support could directly impact one another’s success. Before beginning construction, students brainstormed and agreed on action steps to guide their work, emphasizing cooperation, communication, and shared responsibility.
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