𖧧 2nd Grade - Washington State Standards 𖧧 

• NGSS 2-LS4-1: Students compare the biodiversity of different areas and understand how land-use changes impact biodiversity.

• ESE 1: Students understand how human activities impact the environment and how biodiversity contributes to healthy ecosystems.

• ESE 3: Students identify ways people can take action to protect biodiversity.

• H2.2.1 and H2.2.2: Students learn about the Coast Salish people's relationship with the land and how their sustainable practices influenced the region. They also study how settlers changed the city of Shoreline through population growth, railroads, logging, farms, and housing.

• G1.2.1: Students study maps of their community to identify local environmental changes and resources.

• G2.2.2: Students explain how human actions, like logging or urbanization, have changed the environment and how they can support sustainability.

• RI.2.1: Use stories and informational texts about Indigenous practices and environmental changes.

• RL.2.2: Recount Coast Salish stories and determine their central message or lesson.

• W.2.1: Students write an opinion piece about where they would like nature to return to their school and why, including the importance of urban forests and proposing actions to support biodiversity.

• SL-2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

• SL-2.2: Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

• SEL Standard 1A: With adult assistance, students recognize and verbally express emotions related to eco-grief or climate concerns, fostering resilience.

• SEL Standard 6A: With adult assistance, students recognize the importance of taking care of the natural environment.

• GreenComp Dimension 1: Students spend time outdoors in nature to recognize the importance of nature.

• GreenComp Dimension 4: Futures Literacy—Students explore possible futures and envision sustainable alternatives