Standard Number

2.EL.A.1

Text of Standard

With teacher guidance, utilize digital and non-digital planning tools.

Focus Area

Empowered Learner (EL)

Focus Area Text

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Indicator

Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Lesson Synopsis

Students determine a topic that they want to learn more about. The teacher guides them through the possible resources they can use to find out more about the topic.

Integrated Technology

Students use a Jamboard template from https://www.mrspark.org/free with the headings: Think, Puzzle, Explore to organize their ideas about what they think they know, want to know,

and where they might find more information. Teacher will model how to use the template. Students can use this template to discuss a plan of action to review with the teacher. Student

can access various websites to gather their information.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RF.2.4b Read on-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher models what fluent reading sounds like, emphasizing phrasing and paying attention to punctuation. Teacher assigns specific fluency passages for student's reading level. The teacher

helps the student set a goal of how many passages s/he can pass in a week.

Integrated Technology

Student will record his/her reading of the passage using the Portfolio tool in Class Dojo and upload

a video of their reading. Teacher will listen to the recording and provide feedback.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers

Lesson Synopsis

Students will build their knowledge of math facts in a variety of ways, e.g. using games, math manipulatives and practice sheets.

Integrated Technology

Students will use https://www.aaamath.com/ to set goals and time themselves for successfully completing addition and subtraction facts in a given amount of time. Students can record their

results to gauge if they met or exceeded their goals and set new goals accordingly. Teacher will model how to do this and check that students are recording their goals and marking their results.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.MD.C.7 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, using a.m. and p.m.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will learn about telling time by recognizing the positions of the minute hand and hour hand of the clock. Students will practice using small manipulative clocks (e.g. Judy clocks)

Integrated Technology

As students build their confidence with telling time on analog clocks, they will set goals for accurately telling the time using games like "Clock Splat" on Sheppard Software (up to the quarter

hour) or on AAAmath, where students can practice to the nearest five minutes. As students use the program, teacher can monitor their progress by walking around the room and pulling students

for reteaching as needed in small groups or one-on-one.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

2-LS2-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Lesson Synopsis

Students learn about the conditions for growing a plant. Students plant seeds and observe the growth of the plant, recording observations in their science notebooks.

Integrated Technology

Students learn about the conditions for growing a plant. Students plant seeds and observe the growth of the plant, recording observations using a digital notebook.Teacher will create a Jamboard or Google Slide for students to record their observations using text and images.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.2.11 Identify how individuals have made a difference in the communities in which they live

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher discusses how individuals set goals to help make a difference in their communities. Teacher introduces what a personal goal is and has students write down a goal and the steps they will take to achieve their goals.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will use the video Small Talk Goals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGd0gq5Fgjc to introduce what a goal is and get students thinking about different types of goals and why it's important to set personal goals. Teacher will introduce the steps to writing a goal using the video How To Set Goals (4 Easy Steps) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4jnPQD7pO8.

Videos

How to Set Goals (4 Easy Steps) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4jnPQD7pO8 - Video explains how to set personal goals in 4 easy steps.

Small Talk Goals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGd0gq5Fgjc - Video motivates students to set personal goals.

Instructional Resources

Sheppard Software - https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm - This site has a variety of

engaging games on various math topics

AAAmath - https://www.aaamath.com/ - The graphics on this site are not particularly good, but has

basic practice of various math concepts

Standard Number

2.EL.D.1

Text of Standard

Master location and use of special function keys (e.g., shift, backspace, delete)

Focus Area

Empowered Learner (EL)

Focus Area Text

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Indicator

Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

Videos

I'm a Keyboard Kid! - https://youtu.be/Bg91uppImoo - keyboard song explaining the different special function keys

Instructional Resources

Typing.com - https://www.typing.com/ - typing program for keyboarding, digital literacy, and coding

TypingClub - https://www.typingclub.com/ - basic typing practice for students

Vocabulary

troubleshooting - a systematic approach to problem solving that is often used to find and resolve a problem, error, or fault within software or a computing system

Standard Number

2.EL.D.2

Text of Standard

Demonstrate the use of drag and drop, copy, paste, undo, and editing and correction techniques.

Focus Area

Empowered Learner (EL)

Focus Area Text

Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Indicator

Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

Videos

Teaching Kids Google Slides Skills - DRAG AND DROP - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DysA_JIayR0 - Video teaches kids how to drag and drop following the pattern Click, Hold, Slide, Release.

Instructional Resources

Freckle - https://classroom.freckle.com/ - Website with activities for all content areas, many activities involve dragging and dropping skills.

Classkick - https://app.classkick.com/ - App can be used for any content area, many activities involve drag and drop, copy and paste, and editing skills. You can use assignments from the Classkick library or add your own.

Vocabulary

troubleshooting - a systematic approach to problem solving that is often used to find and resolve a problem, error, or fault within software or a computing system

Standard Number

2.DC.C.1

Text of Standard

Make responsible decisions – grounded in knowledge of digital safety and security best practices.

Focus Area

Digital Citizen (DC)

Focus Area Text

Students recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.

Indicator

Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

Videos

Power of Words - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rOnMl26dR8 - This video advices students to watch what they say online and to treat people the way you want to be treated.

What's Cyberbullying? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ctd75a7_Yw - This short video explains cyberbullying and what students can do to help if they observe cyberbullying.

Instructional Resources

Nearpod - https://nearpod.com/t/technology-and-computer-science/kindergarten/

we-the-digital-citizens-video-L56449192 - This video is called "We the Digital Citizens" a short, musical overview of digital citizenship.

How Can I Be a Good Digital Citizen? - https://www.getepic.com/app/read/65227 - This digital book on Epic has an option to read the story to the student. You need to sign into Epic first, and then this link will take you directly to the book.

How Can I Be a Good Digital Citizen? - Christina Zuchora-Walske - This book goes over making good choices when you work in the digital world.

Vocabulary

cybersecurity - the protection against access to, or alteration of, computing resources through the use of technology, processes, and training

digital citizenship - the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to the use of technology

Standard Number

2.KC.A.1

Text of Standard

Identify and organize keywords and use multiple sources used to answer an essential question.

Focus Area

Knowledge Constructor (KC)

Focus Area Text

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Indicator

Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects

(e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observation

Lesson Synopsis

Students participate in teacher guided research about a topic, e.g. animal, famous person. Students write a report based on subtopics laid out by the teacher. For example in studying a person focus on early life, education, contributions to society/why s/he is remembered.

Integrated Technology

Teacher creates a multimedia text set (e.g. grid with organized links to templates for recording notes, videos, book online, websites). Students will explore the given topic. Students can take notes as directed by the teacher.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RI. 2.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.

Lesson Synopsis

After having studied the purpose of various text features, students will engage in a text feature hunt using various resources to find a list of text features. Students record what they find in their notebooks.

Integrated Technology

Teachers assigns a set of digital texts using sites like EPIC, Storyline Online, Scholastic News (paid subscription necessary). Students record findings of text features using a Jamboard or Google Slide template. Teacher checks student progress on their Jamboard or Google Slide.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.OA.C.4 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal

addends.

Lesson Synopsis

The teacher introduces the concept of arrays by building arrays with manipulatives, drawing arrays with grid paper, and modeling the strategy of repeated addition. Students develop their understanding of differentiating between rows and columns. Students search for arrays they see in real life, e.g. window panes, checkerboard, egg carton, mail boxes

Integrated Technology

Teacher will employ a variety of digital tools to develop student understanding of arrays. Watch introductory videos to arrays through paid outlets like Brain Pop Jr. or free videos like Numberrock

math concept videos. Student can build arrays using templates created by the teacher on Google Slides or Jamboard. Students can engage in a search for arrays looking through various photos of arrays they find online and cutting and pasting them to a slide.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.G.A.1 Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and

cubes.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will develop vocabulary related to learning shape attributes by using math manipulatives. Students will classify shapes based on these attributes, e.g. sides, vertices

Integrated Technology

Teacher will use premade Nearpod lessons on Geometry to build knowledge of these concepts including "Shape Attributes," Time to Climb quiz on Shapes, and Plane Shapes. Students will use the Nearpod lessons to build their knowledge of shape attributes and respond to questions. Teacher can use this feedback to reteach and review as needed.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

2-ESSS2-1 Compare solutions to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land

Lesson Synopsis

Students are introduced to the idea of erosion through a video or book. Through hands on activities, students explore how they can control the flow of water by making models.

Integrated Technology

Students will engage in a multimedia tasks laid out by the teacher that will include links to online books through videos (You Tube or free outlets like Epic) about erosion. Students will access a

Jamboard with a free template called "Building Bridges" from linktr.ee/GiftedTawk where students can help beavers build a dam to slow the movement of water. Teacher will lead a discussion afterward to review the solutions students found to build the beaver dams.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

S.S.K.12 Identify diverse cultural events, holidays, and symbols and where appropriate identify these celebrations on the calendar.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will explore various cultural holidays comparing and contrasting events. Students will be introduced to various texts about cultural celebrations.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will introduce students to the various resources available on Nearpod about different holidays. Students will explore various holidays using the premade lessons in Nearpod

that include Ramadan,Kwanzaa, Christmas, Diwali, Nowruz, Hanukkah. Teacher will help guide student through the Nearpod lessons as needed.

Videos

Equal Groups - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzFbUZ8VjEg&t=8s - Video introduces the idea of arrays through song and engaging graphics.

Instructional Resources

Gifted Tawk - https://linktr.ee/GiftedTawk - This site has a variety of interactive free templates you can use with Jamboard

Epic - https://www.getepic.com/ - This site has a variety of online books. Teachers can assign specific books to students

Storyline Online - https://storylineonline.net/ - This site has a variety of online books.

The Techie Teacher - https://www.thetechieteacher.net/2020/07/a-collection-of-virtual-math.html - Links to various online math manipulatives

Vocabulary

artifact - anything created by a human (see computational artifact)

computational artifact - anything created by a human using a computational thinking process and a computing device including but not limited to, a program, image, audio, video,

presentation, or web page file

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

Standard Number

2.KC.D.1

Text of Standard

Use digital models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

Focus Area

Knowledge Constructor (KC)

Focus Area Text

Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.

Indicator

Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RI.2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will learn about the push and pull factors that led to the Pilgrims coming to America through the use of various resources. The teacher will read from various texts to build background

information about the Pilgrims and their journey.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will introduce students to the Scholastic website that shows students what life on the the Mayflower and Plymouth plantation was like. The teacher will model how to navigate the site. Students will use the site to gather and take more notes or answer teacher guided questions about life for the Pilgrims.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations)

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will introduce students to a variety of resources about a given topic. Teacher will model how different resources are better for some kinds of information than others.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will show a video, digital book, and website about a given topic, e.g. an animal. Together, teacher and students will discuss which resource had the best or most useful information and why.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.NBT.A.3 Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher shows the various math manipulatives available for representing numbers. Students use the tools, e.g. unifix cubes, base ten blocks, etc. to build their numbers.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will introduce the virtual math manipulative site and model how to build numbers using these manipulatives. The students will engage in guided practice with the teacher to build virtual models. After sufficient practice students can explore the virtual manipulatives on their own. Teacher will assist as needed. Afterward, the teacher will lead a discussion focusing on which manipulatives virtual or hands on were the most useful or efficient.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.NBT.B.7 Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three-digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will introduce strategies for regrouping numbers in addition. Students will practice using strategies such as break apart, number line, using manipulatives.

needs and

Teacher will show three videos that students can compare and contrast for teaching information. Which video did they think was the most clear? Why? Students can share their thoughts through

discussion or teacher created Jamboard with sticky notes.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

K-2-ETS1-1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will review resources for finding information about an animal. This can include books that can be accessed in class or the school library, in order to successfully complete the STEM project described below.

Integrated Technology

Students will use a Jamboard template from Gifted Tawk called "Design a Pet Vehicle." Students must research the pet's needs and habits to design the best possible vehicle for the pet. The teacher will help the students by directing them to online resources suitable for the grade level, e.g. National Geographic for Kids.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.2.24. Identify times in the nation's history when scarce resources led to conflict.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will introduce the difference between needs and wants and discuss what scarcity means. Students will give examples of needs and wants.

Integrated Technology

Students will use a Jamboard template from Gifted Tawk called "Jamboard Island." Students will choose items based on wants, needs, and scarcity and research ways to build a fire, build a solar water still, and identify poisonous fish and insects. The teacher will assist by directing students to online resources suitable for the grade level.

Videos

Needs and Wants - https://video.link/w/Oekzb - Simple overview of distinguishing needs and wants through various examples.

Instructional Resources

Gifted Tawk - https://linktr.ee/GiftedTawk - This site has a variety of interactive free templates you can use with Jamboard

The Techie Teacher - https://www.thetechieteacher.net/2020/07/a-collection-of-virtual-math.html - Links to various online math manipulatives

National Geographic for Kids - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ - Nicely organized site for students to learn about various animals through words,videos, and games.

Vocabulary

artifact - anything created by a human (see computational artifact)

computational artifact - anything created by a human using a computational thinking process and a computing device including but not limited to, a program, image, audio, video, presentation, or web page file

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

model - a representation of some part of a problem or a system

Standard Number

2.ID.B.1

Text of Standard

Plan and manage projects using a digital and/or non-digital planning tool.

Focus Area

Innovative Designer (ID)

Focus Area Text

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful, or imaginative solutions.

Indicator

Select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design process that considers design constraints and calculated risks.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Lesson Synopsis

While reading fables and fairy tales, students will explore how characters respond to challenges throughout the story and students will recognize the key details that enable them to understand a

character and the character's point of view.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will introduce The Four Pigs A Fairy Tale STEAM Jam from GiftedTawk. Students will use this Jam to pick out the important traits of each character and build a home to suit his/her wants and needs. Students will share and discuss how they built the pigs' homes by sitting in teams or whole class teacher-led discussion.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RI.2.7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text

Lesson Synopsis

The teacher will guide students in learning the purpose and function of text features in non-fiction text. Students will learn how text features like illustrations, photos, and diagrams help the reader understand the concept(s) being featured. The teacher will go through various examples.

Integrated Technology

After gaining familiarity with diagrams, students will read a description of an object or animal, and they must create a digital diagram accurately labeling the parts described in the text. The teacher will show students how to cut and paste images and create text boxes for labeling, using programs like Google Slides. or Google Drawings.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.NBT.A.3 Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will be shown ways to represent numbers using models and different number forms (expanded, standard, models, word form)

Integrated Technology

Students will be given a template by the teacher in which they use virtual math manipulatives to record the different forms and models, e.g. ten frame, unifix cubes, base ten blocks, word form using a text box.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.NBT.B.9 Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations. (Explanations may be supported by drawings or objects.)

Lesson Synopsis

Students develop the understanding of the commutative property with addition equations, e.g. 3 + 2 = 2 + 3.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will show students how to use the Pan Balance tool from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to to explore the idea of equality using both addition and subtraction equations. After working with students to model this tool, students will try using the Pan Balance on their own. Students can also compare and explore this concept by making models of the equations using digital tools like digital base ten blocks or counters to represent equations.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will learn about the the three states of matter and the properties of matter.

Integrated Technology

To practice the classification and identification of matter, the teacher will use Nearpod activities about the states of matter. Teacher will use a template and give each student a copy through

Google Slides or Jamboard where students cut and paste pictures and classify them as a solid, liquid, or gas.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.K.9 Compare life in the past to life today within the community.

Lesson Synopsis

The teacher will show students pictures and read stories where students can draw comparisons about life today compared to the past.

Integrated Technology

The teacher can assign reading through sites like Epic or Readworks "Growing Up Long Ago" for reading material focusing on the theme of the past and present. The teacher will provide students with a digital copy of a Venn diagram or a double bubble to compare and contrast the past and present based on their readings.

Instructional Resources

Gifted Tawk - https://linktr.ee/GiftedTawk - This site has a variety of interactive free templates you can use with Jamboard

The Techie Teacher - https://www.thetechieteacher.net/2020/07/a-collection-of-virtual-math.html - Links to various online math manipulatives

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Illuminations - https://illuminations.nctm.org/ - You can click on various resources that are divided by math domains.

Nearpod - https://nearpod.com/ - A collection of interactive lessons and videos that can be accessed through the Nearpod library, or you can create your own.

Epic - https://www.getepic.com/ - This site has a variety of online books. Teachers can assign specific books to students

Readworks - https://www.readworks.org/ - Free site but teacher needs to create an account. Teacher can differentiate reading assignments based on Lexile level.

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

Standard Number

2.CT.B.1

Text of Standard

Identify patterns and predict possibilities with classroom data using digital tools.

Focus Area

Computational Thinker (CT)

Focus Area Text

Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.

Indicator

Collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RF.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

Lesson Synopsis

Students will review the various ways the long a sound can be made, .e.g ay, ai, bossy e, eigh. Students will practice sorting words with the teacher based on the pattern the long a sound makes.

Integrated Technology

Students will look through books to find long a words. They will record their findings on a template created by the teacher on Google Slides or Jamboard to categorize their words based on the

pattern. Finally, students will look at which pattern of the long a sound was the most prevalent that they found. Teacher will assist as needed.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will read several versions of Cinderella to students. Students will vote on which is their favorite version and fill in a bar graph created by the teacher.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will read several versions of Cinderella to students. Students will take a survey of their classmates favorite version of the story and then compile the information into a graph using the website Kids' Zone Create a Graph https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/. Students will analyze the results by recording statements about the graph such as more children liked the Korean version than the original version.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.MD.D.10 Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.

Lesson Synopsis

Students are introduced to recording data through different types of graphs, e.g. picture graph, bar graph. Students will learn about the basics of labeling the x and y axis of the graph. Students

will learn about the importance of including a key in a picture graph.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will create templates on Google Slides or Jamboard for students to create a bar graph and picture graph given the same data. Students will collect their own data, based on a survey question s/he creates and represent the data in their own picture and bar graphs.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.MD.A.1 Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will be taught about different measuring tools and how the tool chosen depends on the task and what is being measured. Students will compare and contrast the measurements of an object based on different units of measure, e.g. inches, centimeters.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will provide a digital comparison matrix labeled object, inches, and centimeters, where students will record their data. They will be able to make predictions, e.g. that the number of

centimeters will always be higher than the number of inches by distinguishing the sizes of the units of measure.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

2-LS2-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow

Lesson Synopsis

Students will plant seeds and collect information about their growth. Students will record the measurements weekly in a science notebook and then create a graph showing the growth patterns.

Integrated Technology

Students will create a digital graph using the website Kids' Zone Create a Graph showing the patterns of growth for their plants. Students will analyze the data and compare with other students. The information can be used to determine if their plants are being given adequate amounts of sunlight and water.Teacher will assist as needed and lead the class in a discussion about their results.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.2.11 Identify how individuals have made a difference in the communities in which they live

Lesson Synopsis

Students explore the idea of voting based on decisions for the classroom, e.g. vote a team leader, vote a classroom reward, etc. Teacher will lead discussions on being a responsible voter and

what to consider when making your choice.

Integrated Technology

Teacher can use either Kahoot or Nearpod for different polling questions. Students analyze the results and share with the class.

Instructional Resources

Kahoot - https://kahoot.com/ - Kahoot is a game-based platform that teachers can use for review, polling questions

Nearpod - https://nearpod.com/ - A collection of interactive lessons and videos that can be accessed through the Nearpod library, or you can create your own.

Kids' Zone Create a Graph - https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ - A website for creating graphs

Vocabulary

data - information that is collected and used for reference or analysis; digital or nondigital information, including numbers, text, show of hands, images, sounds, or video

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

Standard Number

2.CC.C.1

Text of Standard

With teacher guidance, communicate information and ideas to an intended audience using digital text, images, and audio.

Focus Area

Creative Communicator (CC)

Focus Area Text

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals.

Indicator

Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models, or simulation.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RL 2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will learn about various story elements and the structure of the plot of a story.

Integrated Technology

Students will use Google Drawings to create a picture that represents the setting of the story.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

W.2.3 Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.

Lesson Synopsis

Students plan and draft a personal narrative about a specific memorable experience. Teacher will model writing the narrative using specific details and including the use of transition words.

Integrated Technology

For the final product of the personal narrative, students can include pictures, create digital drawings, and include links to highlight their personal narrative. For example, if they were writing about

a favorite vacation, they could illustrate the hotel, include a link to the place they visited, cut and paste images of the area. The teacher can include a template on a Google Slide so students

know where they might insert a picture or include a link.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will model how to write a story problem that includes enough information for students to solve using addition or subtraction.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will create a Google Slides form for students to use. Students will use tools in Google Slides,e.g. inserting an image, shape, choose fonts, etc. to create a story problem for their classmates to answer.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.G.A.1 Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes

Lesson Synopsis

Students will learn about various attributes of polygons. Students will be able to identify the polygon based on identifying its attributes.

Integrated Technology

Students will use Google Slides using the shape tool or inserting shapes to create polygon creatures. e.g. Creating a triangle creature can include all types of triangles as long as the creature is made up entirely of triangles. Students can express their creativity with the design, size, and color of the creature. Teacher will assist students with using the tools to create their polygon creatures.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will introduce concept of the life cycle by having students cut and paste the parts of the life cycle onto paper.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will introduce the life cycle of the butterfly using the video The Life Cycle of a Butterfly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kZD6rlSLUw Students will use Google Slides or Google Draw to create a life cycle of either a frog or butterfly using images and labeling each part of the cycle.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.2.21. Identify major national landmarks associated with historical events.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will read books/articles about and share photos of national landmarks.

Integrated Technology

Students will choose a national landmark to research and create a Google slide with information about the landmark. Information will include photos, location on a map, and facts. Teacher assist students in researching their national landmark. Students will present their Google slide to the class.

Videos

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kZD6rlSLUw - This video shows the life cycle of a butterfly including diagrams of the life cycles of both the butterfly and the frog.

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

model - a representation of some part of a problem or a system

simulation - imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system

Standard Number

2.GC.B.1

Text of Standard

With teacher guidance, use technology to communicate with others and to look at problems from different perspectives.

Focus Area

Global Collaborator (GC)

Focus Area Text

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

Indicator

Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts, or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RL 2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Lesson Synopsis

When reading a folktale, the teacher will pause to ask students their predictions of how characters respond to events throughout the story.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will share a Jamboard and each student will share their predictions by writing and posting a sticky note to the Jamboard. Students will be given opportunities to discuss their predictions with classmates.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RF 2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Lesson Synopsis

To review patterns of long a, the teacher and students will use a tree map to make categories, e.g. ay, a_e, ai. Students will list words on their paper copy.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will create a Google Slide template of a tree map and share a copy with each group of students. Students will work collaboratively to fill in their tree map with long a words. Students will add their slides to a classroom slideshow.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will tell students the Number of the Day. Students participate by thinking of equations that match the number of the day. Teacher records responses on the board using a circle map.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will share a Jamboard with number of the day circle maps. Each group will be assigned a different number. Groups will work together to come up with 10 equations (addition and subtraction) to fill in their circle map.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher models writing a math story problem.(addition or subtraction). Students work in partners to create story problems for other teams of students to solve.

Integrated Technology

Students will work in partners to create a story problem. Partners will add their story problem to a Google slideshow created by the teacher and shared with the class. Teams of students will solve one another's story problem. Teacher will check for understanding.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher shows the Brain Pop Jr. video about classifying animals. Students take notes and record information in a science notebook.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will show the Brain Pop Jr. video about classifying animals. Teacher will share a Jamboard with a template that includes vertebrates and invertebrates. Students will work in pairs to create a text box and add animals that fit each category. Teacher can create a second page on the Jamboard with a tree map that includes mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS 2.9 Identify major political leaders who have impacted U.S. history.

Lesson Synopsis

Students learn about the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. by listening to and reading a variety of stories about his life. Teacher will create heterogeneous groups where students will

create a timeline of Martin Luther King Jr's major life events.

Integrated Technology

Using the free version of a padlet (you can have up to 3), the teacher will create a Padlet using the shelf template. The teacher will create the categories, e.g. a range of years. Students will work with their teams to add important life events of Martin Luther KIng, Jr. that fit the category. With a paid version of Padlet, the teacher can share a timeline template for each team to create a timeline of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.

Videos

Brain Pop Jr. Classifying Animals - https://jr.brainpop.com/science/animals/classifyinganimals/ - This video gives a general introduction to classfiying animals including vertebrates, invertebrates,

mammals, amphibians, and reptiles

Brain Pop Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -

https://jr.brainpop.com/search/?keyword=Martin+Luther+King%2C+Jr.# - This video includes an overview of the main events in the life of Martin Luther King. Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. by Numberrock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAUvvAbzkUk - The video is a rap narration of Martin Luther's life and important contributions

Instructional Resources

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Civil Rights Leader - Grace Hansen - This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement.

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Kitson Jazynka - This book provides an overview of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life with good graphics and illustrations

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

Standard Number

2.GC.C.1

Text of Standard

With teacher guidance, take on different team roles and use age-appropriate technologies to complete projects.

Focus Area

Global Collaborator (GC)

Focus Area Text

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

Indicator

Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Lesson Synopsis

Students learn about the organization and structure of informational text. As part of this they will use Readworks Article of the Day sets to build background knowledge, vocabulary

and reading stamina on various topics.

Integrated Technology

Teacher will assign "Article-A-Day" using the Readworks website digitally. Students can read the articles in teams, where heterogeneous grouping can aid students who might need more

assistance. Students in each team will be assigned jobs, e.g. facilitator, recorder, reporter. The teacher will have teams share and discuss what they learned from the article of the day.

The reporter for each group can share the group's contribution to the "Book of Knowledge," where a record is kept of what was learned from the articles. These ideas can be shared through a digital submission or the teacher can record ideas in a class shared digital or paper copy of the "Book of Knowledge."

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will read a story of their choice that lends itself to the basic structures of a story. The students are introduced to the story structures characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, problem, and resolution. Students will write and illustrate a story map using the story structures.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will share a Google Slide or Jamboard using a template that is labeled with Characters, Setting, Problem, Resolution, Beginning, Middle and End. Teacher can download a template

from https://www.theresawills.com/ and modify and label the template as needed. Students will work together to complete the template and share.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.MD.D.10 Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph

Lesson Synopsis

Students will be introduced how to do an inquiry based performance task. Students will work in teams to solve a series of problems based on a given scenario. Prior to being assigned the task,

students will have been introduced to different kinds of graphs, e.g. bar graphs, picture graphs.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will assign an inquiry task from Freckle called "Life as an Animal Scientist." Students will work through the inquiry task while teacher assists with checking and giving guidance as needed. Other tasks are also available based on the specific standards.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.G.A.2 Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size squares and count to find the total number of them.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will work on learning how to partition shapes into rows and columns, knowing that the number of items in each row and column have to be equal.

Integrated Technology

The teacher will assign an inquiry task from Freckle called "Confection Candies Chocolate Company." Students will work in teams to go through the tasks outlined in this activity. Teacher will lead a discussion to discuss the results each group came up with.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

K-2-ETS1-1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

K-2-ETS1-2 Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

K-2-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Lesson Synopsis

The teacher will review the steps of the Engineer Design Process with students. The teacher will take students through the process whole group and then assign a STEM challenge to teams

of students.

Integrated Technology

Students will record planning notes and reflection on a Google Slide assigned by the teacher. The teacher will provide a template that includes boxes for brainstorming, reflections, reporting

results. These can be shared with the class once the project is completed. With the possible assistance of the teacher, a photo of the final product can be taken and inserted into the slide. The

teams can compare/contrast their ideas for approaching the STEM challenge.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.2.25 Identify how natural resources were used to produce goods and services in the past and present.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will read about early economics and be introduced to vocabulary, e.g. barter, budget, goods, services, needs, and wants. Students will learn about how people bartered for goods and services.

Integrated Technology

Students will be put into groups to work on an inquiry based project using Freckle. They will participate in an activity where they will barter for goods and determine if their team made the best choices. Students will share how they decided what to barter for and if they based their choices on needs or wants. Teacher will lead a group discussion where students will share their ideas with the class.

Instructional Resources

Readworks - https://www.readworks.org/ - Reading site for grades K-12 with various articles on wide-ranging topics. Lexile levels are given for each article and articles can easily to be assigned

to students for differentiation.

Science Buddies - https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities - This site includes ideas for many different STEM challenges and includes helpful videos so you can preview the challenge.

Freckle - https://classroom.freckle.com/ - Website with activities for all content areas

Where There's a Wills, There's a Way - https://www.theresawills.com/ - On this site you can find many free templates that can be modified for specific instructional needs

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to generate, store, and process data

Standard Number

2.GC.D.1

Text of Standard

With teacher guidance, use age-appropriate technologies to work together to understand problems and suggest solutions.

Focus Area

Global Collaborator (GC)

Focus Area Text

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

Indicator

Explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

ELA Suggestion 1

ELA Standard(s)

RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher reads the book The Recess Queen (or another book about bullying) to students and discusses the choices the characters took to deal with bullying on the playground.

Integrated Technology

Teacher reads the book The Recess Queen and discusses various ways to handle a bully. Students will work in teams to create a Comic Book Jam showing how they would handle a bullying situation using the template from https://linktr.ee/GiftedTawk .Teams will share their Comic Book Jams with the class.

ELA Suggestion 2

ELA Standard(s)

RL.2.2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher reads the fable The Ant and the Grasshopper and discusses the moral emphasizing the importance of preparing for times of need.

Integrated Technology

Students will use Nearpod to explore the following topics: Fables, How to Determine the Moral of a Fable, and then listen and discuss the Nearpod lesson of The Ant and the Grasshopper. Teacher will guide students through the Nearpod lesson and discussion.

Math Suggestion 1

Math Standard(s)

2.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Lesson Synopsis

Teacher will discuss savings and spending with students. Students will solve story problems related to money.

Integrated Technology

Students will solve real world money problems on Freckle using the Savings vs. Spending activity. https://classroom.freckle.com/ Students will determine how much money each character needs to save and how much they can spend. Teacher will assist students with the Freckle website and answer questions to help with activities.

Math Suggestion 2

Math Standard(s)

2.NBT.B.7 Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three-digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will be introduced to a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. Students will be given a problem and choose a strategy or strategies for solving

it. Students will be encouraged to discuss the efficiency of strategies.The teacher will model and show students how to share their ideas and learn how to politely disagree or add onto

one another's ideas.

Integrated Technology

Students will use the "Talk Task" template from https://www.mrspark.org . to practice a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. Teacher will guide students to discuss their strategies with their classmates focusing on politely disagreeing or adding onto one another's ideas.

Science Suggestion 1

Science Standard(s)

K-2-ETS1-1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Lesson Synopsis

Students will learn concepts of recycling, renewing and natural resources. Students will explore action steps they can take to help the environment.

Integrated Technology

Students will use Nearpod to explore the idea of recycling in "Why Recycle?" (a link to a Readworks text with built in checking for understanding), watch "Murray Visits a Recycling Center" and finally check their knowledge with a Nearpod "Time to Climb" activity called "Earth's Resources." Teacher will guide students through the basics of the lesson and then help individual students as needed.

Social Studies Suggestion 1

Social Studies Standard(s)

SS.2.19 Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Lesson Synopsis

Teachers and students will work together to come up with the list of rules and procedures that students need to follow to have a productive and safe learning environment.

Integrated Technology

Students and teacher will use a Jamboard template to work collaboratively to come up with a classroom procedure and record what it the procedure is, what it looks like and what it sounds like.

Instructional Resources

Mrs.Park- https://www.mrspark.org/resources - This site provides various free templates for teachers use with Jamboard

Nearpod - https://nearpod.com/ - A collection of interactive lessons and videos that can be accessed through the Nearpod library, or you can create your own.

The Recess Queen - Alexis O'Neill - a story about a bully on the playground and how the other students learn to handle a bullying situation

Vocabulary

digital - a characteristic of electronic technology that uses discrete values, generally 0 and 1, to

generate, store, and process data