2nd Grade
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice? (J-S)
Using consistent measures such as the standard and metric system help us be fair. 2.MD
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation? (C-E)
Measurement and data help us learn more about the creation 2.MD
Measure leaves, record leaf lengths
Geometry helps us work in the creation.
Planning and planting a garden requires knowing how deep to plant each seed, how large will the plant grow, how much space does each plant require when full-size. What shape will the garden be? How will you plant straight rows to keep track of which plants are where?
How can we use math as a tool to learn more about God's attributes? (G-W)
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation?
Students use reasoning and logic to find and decipher the clues that Mary Pope Osborne places in The Magic Treehouse series of books.
Similarly, there are mathematical clues hidden throughout creation that tell us more about God and his creation.
What are those clues and what do they tell us?
How can we worship God through mathematics? (G-W)
What patterns and relationships did God embed in creation? (O-D)
How do unique patterns in two-digit subtraction demonstrate the beauty that God created in mathematics? 2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.B.5 MP.8
https://achievethecore.org/page/907/curious-subtraction-task
How does mathematics allow us to be effective servant workers? (S-W)
Numbers help us communicate and keep us safe. 2.MD
Nominal numbers such as phone numbers (911), birthdate, etc.
Numbers by a pool keep us safe by communicate the depth.
Numbers by an amusement park ride communicate the heights of children that are safe on the ride.
How can understanding and using mathematics help build community? (C-B)
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate? (S-W)
Dividing classroom resources into equal groups to distribute fairly. 2.OA.C
How do things like arrays broaden our understanding of the different ways that mathematics can be expressed, viewed, and represented? 2.OA.C.4
Is mathematics created, invented, or discovered? (B-C)
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate? (S-W)
How do our units of measurement reflect the development of human cultural activity? 2.MD
Where did the measurements of foot and yard come from?
Why are standard units of measure important to our society?
How can mathematics help us be good stewards? (E-K)
How are we called to use our time and money? 2.MD.C
Why is it so important that we understand the structure of these topics in order to guide the direction we use them?
How can time and money be misused?
What are ways that we can use our time and money generously and stewardly?
How can mathematics be used inappropriately to support the idols of this world?(I-D)
How can mathematics be a tool to see justice (or fairness)? (J-S)
How can mathematics be used to bring restoration (or wholeness)? (J-S)
How is mathematics a tool to serve others? (S-W)
Create picture and bar graphs to represent a justice issue 2.MD.D.IA
Average number of TV’s per person in different countries, cars per person, students per teacher
How can we use mathematical thinking to care for the earth? (E-K)
Plan and plant a flower garden using an array for your school or a local park. (2.OA.C.4)