Overview

Grade: 2nd

Topic: Life Science

Standard: 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth

Using a model, students will be asked about changes that both humans and animals make to the world around them. They will discover that not all changes are bad.

Format

• Video

• Worksheet

• Quiz

Materials

• Student worksheet google doc

• Pencils crayons, or markers for worksheet

Lesson

Video Introduction

Watch video on changes made by humans and beavers

Activity

Have students complete this worksheet that relates to the video.

Wrap Up

Contact your Soil and Water educator to set up a time for your students to be able to ask questions about other changes that animals make in Ohio.

Extensions

Reading These readings about sand are free with registration on ReadWorks, a nonprofit that provides Common-Core-aligned readings. All readings include comprehension questions.

• Human make changes 400 words

• Protecting the wetlands 265 words. Has a question set.

• Invaders of the ecosystem 249 words. Question set and e-book.

Assessment

Quiz- google forms

Questions

Questions? Please contact your county SWCD educator