2nd Grade Science Curriculum MapAdditional Resources
http://smartboardgoodies.comK-2 Interactive ActivitiesSheppard Software--K-6 Interactiveshttp://www.crickweb.co.uk/ K-6http://pbskids.org/whiteboard/ K-2http://www.uen.org/k12student/ K-12http://www.primaryinteractive.co.uk K-2Pete's PowerPoint Station Steve Spangler ExperimentsInternet4Classrooms-Science ActivitiesEcology ActivitiesPBS Kids--ZOOM Science Activitieshttp://www.stemresources.com/K-5 Science Resources (Rockingham, VA)2nd Grade Science SitesMagic School Bus Science ExperimentsK-8 "Science Kids" Activitiesscience-class.net (K-8)Bill Nye Printable Science Activities
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___Embedded_____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
Embedded Inquiry
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools.
GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and represent data.
GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
Checks for Understanding
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations.
0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary.
0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of investigations.
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___Embedded_____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
Embedded Technology & Engineering
Grade Level Expectations
GLE 0207.T/E.1 Recognize that both natural materials and human-made tools have specific characteristics that determine their uses.
GLE 0207.T/E.2 Apply engineering design and creative thinking to solve practical problems.
Checks for Understanding
0207.T/E.1 Explain how simple tools are used to extend the senses, make life easier, and solve everyday problems.
0207.T/E.2 Invent designs for simple products.
0207.T/E.3 Use tools to measure materials and construct simple products.
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____0____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
**CONSIDER SETTING UP SCIENTIST NOTEBOOK TO BE USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR**
Excellent site to provide guidance and examples:http://www.sciencenotebooks.org/
1st Assignment: Draw a ScientistHave students imagine a scientist at work and “draw what they saw.” Use their sketches to discuss misconceptions about what scientists look like, what they wear, what they do, etc.
2nd Assignment: Scientists _____________.Have students make a list of verbs to fill in the blank. Examples may include: discover, think, explore, experiment, measure, test, etc. Use their answers to jumpstart discussion of things scientists do.
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____1____Academic Vocabulary: compare/contrast, infer, investigate, observation, reasoning, scientific inquiry, scientist, similarities/differences
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple
investigations. 0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate
vocabulary.0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of
investigations.------------------------------------------------------------------
GLE 0207.T/E.1 Recognize that both natural materials and human-made tools have specific characteristics that determine their uses.
GLE 0207.T/E.2 Apply engineering design and creative thinking to solve practical problems.
0207.T/E.1 Explain how simple tools are used to extend the senses, make life easier, and solve everyday problems.
0207.T/E.2 Invent designs for simple products.0207.T/E.3 Use tools to measure materials and construct simple products.
BrainPOP Jr. Making ObservationsBrainPOP MicroscopesBrainPOP Jr. Science ProjectsBrainPop, Jr. Scientific MethodQuirkles I: Inquisitive Inman Quirkles N: Nosey NinaQuirkles A: Andy AcidWhy do animals hibernate? Why Can’t I See You?The Mystery Of The SkyWater, Water Everywhere?Volcanoes!------------------------------BrainPOP Jr. Natural ResourcesBrainPop, Jr. Simple Machines RobotsInventions Inventions PowerPointBrainPop, Jr. Science ProjectsSimple Machines Simple Machines from EdheadsActivities on Senses5 Senses PowerPointBuild a Better PencilBuild a "Puff Mobile"The Science Toy Maker Home PageMeasuring Activity 1Measuring Activity 2
TEXTBOOK p. 2-23
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____2-3____Academic Vocabulary: survive*
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.1.1 Recognize that plants and animals are made up of smaller parts and use food, water, and air to survive.
0207.1.1 Design a new living thing and explain how it would acquire food, water, and air.
--------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data.
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple
investigations.
BrainPop, Jr. Animal LibraryBrainPop, Jr. Parts of a PlantProtecting the Home We Live InFlash Cards on Plants (quizlet)image of plant cell and animal cell with labelsInteractive Plant Word GameForm and FunctionBuild a Fish
DE The Living Cell Video ClipDE Plant and Animal Cell Video ClipDE Video--A First Look: PlantsDE Living Things Video Clip (Animals)
Quirkles B: Botanist BertQuirkles W: Watery William TEXTBOOK p. 28-37
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___4-5_____Academic Vocabulary: local*, organism, habitat, depend
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.2.1 Investigate the habitats of different kinds of local plants and animals.
GLE 0207.2.3 Identify basic ways that plants and animals depend on each other.
0207.2.2 Investigate ways that plants and animals depend on each other.
0207.2.3 Construct a flow chart that demonstrates how plants, animals, and the environment interact to provide basic life requirements.
--------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools.
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations.
BrainPop, Jr. Habitats Library
Quirkles B: Botanist BertQuirkles U: Underwater UtleyQuirkles X: X.E. Ecology
BrainPOP Jr. Freshwater HabitatsBrainPOP Jr. Plant Life CycleBrainPOP Jr. RainforestsBrainPOP Jr. Food ChainBrainPOP Jr. Ocean HabitatsBrainPOP EcosystemsBrainPOP Metamorphosis
DE Plants and Animals (Gas Exchange) Video ClipDE Plants and the Food Chain Video Clip
Loose in the Lab Activity—Food Web
Who Lives Here Animal HabitatsHabitatsPond Food WebPond and Woodland HabitatsInterdependence and Adaptation Interactive
Helping Plants Grow WellWorking on the Food Chain Interactive Storybook
TEXTBOOK p. 38-45
Grade____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___6-7_____Academic Vocabulary: local*, organism, habitat
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.2.1 Investigate the habitats of different kinds of local plants and animals.
GLE 0207.2.2 Investigate living things found in different places.
0207.2.1 Draw or use pictures of a local environment to label the plants and animals.
------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary.
0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of investigations.
BrainPop, Jr. Habitats Library
Quirkles B: Botanist BertQuirkles U: Underwater UtleyQuirkles X: X.E. Ecology
A Home Away From Home The Great Habitat Match-Up Design a Habitat Interactive
Jungle JourneyAnimal Habitats
TEXTBOOK p. 46-53
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___8-9_____Academic Vocabulary: depend, habitat
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.2.3 Identify basic ways that plants and animals depend on each other.
0207.2.2 Investigate ways that plants and animals depend on each other.
0207.2.3 Construct a flow chart that demonstrates how plants, animals, and the environment interact to provide basic life requirements.
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GLE 0207.3.1 Recognize that animals eat plants or other animals for food.
0207.3.1 Describe the habitat of a particular organism based on its food, water, and air requirements.
0207.3.2 Design a model of a habitat for an organism in which all of its needs would be met.
---------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
BrainPOP Jr. Freshwater HabitatsBrainPOP Jr. Plant Life CycleBrainPOP Jr. RainforestsBrainPOP Jr. Food ChainBrainPOP Jr. Ocean HabitatsBrainPOP EcosystemsBrainPOP MetamorphosisDE Plants and Animals (Gas Exchange) Video ClipDE Plants and the Food Chain Video ClipLoose in the Lab Activity—Food WebQuirkles X: X.E. EcologyWho Lives Here Animal HabitatsHabitatsPond Food WebPond and Woodland HabitatsInterdependence and Adaptation InteractiveHelping Plants Grow WellWorking on the Food Chain Interactive Storybook----------------------------------------BrainPOP Jr. MigrationBrainPOP Jr. Ocean HabitatsBrainPop, Jr. Food ChainsBrain Pop Movie Food ChainsPlants and AnimalsHabitats GameAnimal CharacteristicsDE What is a Food Chain? Video ClipQuirkles X: X.E. EcologyHumans and AnimalsDE Video: Where Animals LiveDesign a Panda Habitat
TEXTBOOK p. 54-61
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____10____Academic Vocabulary: organism
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.4.1 Compare the life cycles of various organisms.
0207.4.1 Compare and contrast the life cycles of different organisms such as a chicken, butterfly, meal worm, frog, or human.
0207.4.2 Sequence a collection of pictures or illustrations into the correct stages of an organism’s life cycle.
------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools.
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations.
BrainPOP Jr. Plant Life CycleBrainPOP MetamorphosisBrainPop, Jr. ButterfliesBrainPop, Jr. Animals
Butterfly Lifecycle PowerPointStages of Butterfly Life Cycle Life Cycle of Frogs Butterfly Life Cycle Activity
The Frog: a Thematic Unit Life Stages Cards (Must be Teacher’s Domain member; FREE) butterfly lifecycle PowerPoint, Butterfly life cycle PPT with REAL picsSequencing Life Cycle StagesLife Cycle StagesWhere do Butterflies Come FromDE Video: Life Cycles
TEXTBOOK p. 74-83
Grade___2______ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___11_____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.4.1 Compare the life cycles of various organisms.
0207.4.1 Compare and contrast the life cycles of different organisms such as a chicken, butterfly, meal worm, frog, or human.
0207.4.2 Sequence a collection of pictures or illustrations into the correct stages of an organism’s life cycle.
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GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Plant Life CycleBrainPOP MetamorphosisBrainPop, Jr. ButterfliesBrainPop, Jr. Animals
Butterfly Lifecycle PowerPointStages of Butterfly Life Cycle Life Cycle of Frogs Butterfly Life Cycle Activity
The Frog: a Thematic Unit Life Stages Cards (Must be Teacher’s Domain member; FREE) butterfly lifecycle PowerPoint, Butterfly life cycle PPT with REAL picsSequencing Life Cycle StagesLife Cycle StagesWhere do Butterflies Come FromDE Video: Life Cycles
TEXTBOOK p. 84-91
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____12____Academic Vocabulary: offspring, parent
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.4.2 Realize that parents pass along physical characteristics to their offspring.
0207.4.3 Look for similarities in pictures of members from the same human family.
0207.4.4 Create a graphic organizer that compares observable traits that offspring share with their parents.
------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary.
0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of investigations.
What will I be when I grow up All about babies Examples of Inherited Traits BrainPop Heredity
Loose in the Lab Activity—PTC Taste TestsLoose in the Lab Activity—Nature vs. Nurture
A Touch of Class
TEXTBOOK p. 92-99
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___13_____Academic Vocabulary: habitat
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.5.1 Investigate the relationship between an animal’s characteristics and the features of the environment where it lives.
0207.5.1 Compare and contrast the characteristics of organisms from two different environments.
0207.5.2 Infer the characteristics needed by an organism to survive in a particular environment.
(CONTINUED NEXT WEEK)
-------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations.
BrainPOP Jr. FrogsBrainPOP Jr. DesertBrainPOP Jr. Classifying AnimalsBrainPOP Jr. Ocean Habitats
Plants and Animals Animal Homes Rainforest Education Desert Web Quest
Quirkles B: Botanist BertQuirkles U: Underwater UtleyQuirkles X: X.E. Ecology
Lesson Animal SurvivalIntertidal reef environmentsAnimal Groups & Body Coverings interactiveLesson Animal Survival Beaks and BillsWolves (Interactive)
BrainPop, Jr. AnimalsBrainPop, Jr. Habitats
Animal Survival
TEXTBOOK p. 112-119
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___14_+____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK:GLE 0207.5.1 Investigate the relationship between an animal’s characteristics
and the features of the environment where it lives.
0207.5.1 Compare and contrast the characteristics of organisms from two different environments.
0207.5.2 Infer the characteristics needed by an organism to survive in a particular environment.
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GLE 0207.5.1 Investigate the relationship between an animal’s characteristics and the features of the environment where it lives.
0207.5.1 Compare and contrast the characteristics of organisms from two different environments.
0207.5.2 Infer the characteristics needed by an organism to survive in a particular environment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation. 0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate
vocabulary.0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of
investigations.
Use resources from previous week.---------------------------------------------------------BrainPOP Jr. FrogsBrainPOP Jr. DesertBrainPOP Jr. Classifying AnimalsBrainPOP Jr. Ocean Habitats
Plants and Animals Animal Homes Rainforest Education Desert Web QuestQuirkles B: Botanist BertQuirkles U: Underwater UtleyQuirkles X: X.E. EcologyLesson Animal SurvivalIntertidal reef environmentsAnimal Groups & Body Coverings interactiveLesson Animal Survival Beaks and BillsWolves (Interactive)
BrainPop, Jr. AnimalsBrainPop, Jr. Habitats
Animal Survival---------------------------------------------------------
TEXTBOOK p. 120-127
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___15_____Academic Vocabulary: compare/contrast, fossil, investigate, similarities, type
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.5.1 Investigate the relationship between an animal’s characteristics and the features of the environment where it lives.
GLE 0207.5.2 Draw conclusions from fossils about organisms that lived in the past.
0207.5.1 Compare and contrast the characteristics of organisms from two different environments.
0207.5.2 Infer the characteristics needed by an organism to survive in a particular environment.
0207.5.3 Observe fossils or pictures of fossils and make inferences about the organisms from which they originated.
0207.5.4 Compare pictures of fossils with animals or plants that are living today.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. FrogsBrainPOP Jr. DesertBrainPOP Jr. Classifying AnimalsBrainPOP Jr. Ocean Habitats Plants and Animals Animal Homes Rainforest Education Desert Web QuestQuirkles B: Botanist BertQuirkles U: Underwater UtleyQuirkles X: X.E. EcologyLesson Animal SurvivalIntertidal reef environmentsAnimal Groups & Body Coverings interactiveLesson Animal Survival Beaks and BillsWolves (Interactive)BrainPop, Jr. AnimalsBrainPop, Jr. HabitatsAnimal SurvivalBrainPOP Jr. FossilsBrainPOP FossilsFossilsWhat is a fossil?DE Dinosaur Fossil Video ClipLoose in the Lab Activity—Shark Tooth StewLoose in the Lab Activity—Searchin’ for Urchins
Plant FossilsAnimation of How Fossils FormFossil Images
TEXTBOOK p. 128-137
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___16_____Academic Vocabulary: universe, energy, distance, investigate, infer
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.6.1 Realize that the sun is our nearest star and that its position in the sky appears to change.
0207.6.1 Observe and collect data on the sun’s position at different times of the day.
------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple
investigations. 0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate
vocabulary.0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of
investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Solar SystemBrainPOP Jr. the SunBrainPOP Milky Way Earth, Sun, and Moon DE Video: What's in a Shadow?
Quirkles L: Lindy Light
TEXTBOOK p. 158-167
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___17-18_____Academic Vocabulary: universe, infer, observation
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.6.1 Realize that the sun is our nearest star and that its position in the sky appears to change.
GLE 0207.6.2 Make observations of changes in the moon’s appearance over time.
0207.6.1 Observe and collect data on the sun’s position at different times of the day.
0207.6.2 Use science journals to draw and record changes in the moon over a period of time.
-----------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Solar SystemBrainPOP Jr. the SunBrainPOP Milky Way Earth, Sun, and Moon DE Video: What's in a Shadow?
Quirkles L: Lindy Light
BrainPOP Jr. the MoonBrainPOP Moon
The Moon DE Moon Phases Video Clip
Loose in the Lab Activity—Sun, Moon, Earth
The MoonPhases of the Moon Craft
TEXTBOOK p. 168-177
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week __19_____Academic Vocabulary: soil type*, texture*, Earth’s resource
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.7.2 Describe rocks according to their origin, size, shape, texture, and color.
0207.7.2 Observe rocks of different sizes with a hand lens and describe these materials according to their basic features.
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GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. 0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate
vocabulary.0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of
investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Rocks and Minerals
Earth Vocabulary (quizlet)
DE Types of Rocks Video Clip
BrainPop, Jr. Rocks and Minerals
Loose in the Lab Activity—Rock Profiles
Quirkles Q: Quincy QuakeQuirkles R: Ronnie Rock
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt
Earth material information
TEXTBOOK p. 190-197
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___20_____Academic Vocabulary: compare/contrast, similarities/differences, scientific inquiry, type
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.7.1 Compare and record the components of a variety of soil types.
0207.7.1 Sort, analyze, and compare a variety of soil types.
----------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Soil
Soil - an inquiry activity DE Soil Types Video Clip
Quirkles X: X.E. Ecology
Interactive Soil Activity
TEXTBOOK p. 198-205
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___21_____Academic Vocabulary: renewable/non-renewable, Earth’s resource, investigation, infer, reuse
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.7.3 Differentiate between renewable and non–renewable resources.
0207.7.3 Identify and categorize items in the classroom made from renewable or non-renewable resources.
0207.7.4 Identify simple methods for reusing the earth’s resources.
---------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary.
0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Natural ResourcesBrainPOP Gas and OilBrainPOP Humans and the Environment
Renewable or Non-renewable - PowerPoint Natural Resources - an inquiry activity
Loose in the Lab Activity—Here Today…
Quirkles W: Watery WilliamQuirkles X: X.E. Ecology
BrainPop, Jr. Reduce, Reuse, RecycleMatter and EnergyEnergy ActivitiesGraphing Trash MaterialRecycle City
DE What Kids Can Do To Help Video ClipDE Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Video Clip
TEXTBOOK p. 206-215
Grade____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___22_____Academic Vocabulary: Celsius/Fahrenheit, temperature pattern
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.8.1 Associate temperature patterns with seasonal changes.
0207.8.1 Use records and graphs of seasonal temperature changes to draw conclusions about the weather during different times of the year.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. FallBrainPOP Jr. SeasonsBrainPOP Jr. SpringBrainPOP Jr. SummerBrainPOP Jr. WinterBrainPOP Jr. ForestsBrainPOP Autumn Leaves
Earth in Motion Interactive
DE Video: The Four Seasons
Quirkles P: Pressure Pete
Quirkles T: Timothy Tornado
TEXTBOOK p. 228-235
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____23____Academic Vocabulary: temperature patterns, investigate, observation
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.8.1 Associate temperature patterns with seasonal changes.
0207.8.1 Use records and graphs of seasonal temperature changes to draw conclusions about the weather during different times of the year.
------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation. 0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate
vocabulary.
BrainPOP Jr. FallBrainPOP Jr. SeasonsBrainPOP Jr. SpringBrainPOP Jr. SummerBrainPOP Jr. WinterBrainPOP Jr. ForestsBrainPOP Autumn Leaves
Earth in Motion Interactive
DE Video: The Four Seasons
Quirkles P: Pressure Pete
Quirkles T: Timothy Tornado
TEXTBOOK p. 236-243
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____24____Academic Vocabulary: temperature pattern, investigate, observation
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.8.1 Associate temperature patterns with seasonal changes.
0207.8.1 Use records and graphs of seasonal temperature changes to draw conclusions about the weather during different times of the year.
-------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. FallBrainPOP Jr. SeasonsBrainPOP Jr. SpringBrainPOP Jr. SummerBrainPOP Jr. WinterBrainPOP Jr. ForestsBrainPOP Autumn Leaves
Earth in Motion Interactive
DE Video: The Four Seasons
Quirkles P: Pressure Pete
Quirkles T: Timothy Tornado
TEXTBOOK p. 244-251
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___25_____Academic Vocabulary: balance, hand lens*, physical property*
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.9.1 Use tools to observe the physical properties of objects.
0207.9.1 Use tools such as hand lenses, measurement devices, and simple arm balances to gather data about the physical properties of different objects.
------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Sink or FloatBrainPOP Jr. Making ObservationsBrainPOP Jr. Solids, Liquids, and GasesBrainPOP Microscopes
DE Video: Measuring Matter
Loose in the Lab Activity—Kidometer
Interactive Measuring
Which Tool?
TEXTBOOK p. 272-279
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___26_____Academic Vocabulary: balance, hand lens*, physical property*
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.9.1 Use tools to observe the physical properties of objects.
0207.9.1 Use tools such as hand lenses, measurement devices, and simple arm balances to gather data about the physical properties of different objects.
------------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple
investigations. GLE 0207.T/E.1 Recognize that both natural materials and human-made tools have
specific characteristics that determine their uses.0207.T/E.1 Explain how simple tools are used to extend the senses, make life
easier, and solve everyday problems.0207.T/E.3 Use tools to measure materials and construct simple products.
BrainPOP Jr. Sink or FloatBrainPOP Jr. Making ObservationsBrainPOP Jr. Solids, Liquids, and GasesBrainPOP Microscopes
DE Video: Measuring Matter
Loose in the Lab Activity—Kidometer
Interactive Measuring
Which Tool?
TEXTBOOK p. 280-287
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week __27______Academic Vocabulary: balance, hand lens*, physical property*
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.9.1 Use tools to observe the physical properties of objects.
0207.9.1 Use tools such as hand lenses, measurement devices, and simple arm balances to gather data about the physical properties of different objects.
--------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.9.3 Recognize that air takes up space.
0207.9.4 Explain what happens when a balloon is blown up and pops.
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GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation. 0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate
vocabulary.0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of
investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Sink or FloatBrainPOP Jr. Making ObservationsBrainPOP Jr. Solids, Liquids, and GasesBrainPOP Microscopes
DE Video: Measuring Matter
Loose in the Lab Activity—Kidometer
Interactive Measuring
Which Tool?
TEXTBOOK p. 288-295
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Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.9.2 Investigate how temperature changes affect the state of matter.
0207.9.2 Describe what happens when ice changes from a solid to a liquid.
0207.9.3 Describe what happens when water is heated to the point of evaporation.
-----------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Changing States of Matter
BrainPop Matter Changing States
Water: Melting and Freezing
Interactive Matter Lab
DE Video: First Look at Matter
Loose in the Lab Activity—Catching Ice Cubes
Quirkles H: Hallie HeatQuirkles K: Kitchen Chemisty KalQuirkles Z: Zany Science Zeke
Change ItMaterials Changing StateSolids and Liquids click on the link on the side to start the activity.Matter Changing State
TEXTBOOK p. 296-303
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___29_____Academic Vocabulary: Celsius, Fahrenheit, energy
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.10.1 Explain why the sun is the primary source of the earth’s energy.
0207.10.1 Identify and explain how the sun affects objects on the surface of the earth.
0207.10.2 Investigate how the sun affects various objects and materials.
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GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools. 0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations. GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. LightBrainPOP Jr. Ocean HabitatsBrainPOP Jr. the SunBrainPOP Energy Sources
DE The Sun and Earth Video Clip
Quirkles L: Lindy Light
Weather
BrainPop Solar Energy
TEXTBOOK p. 316-323
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___30_____Academic Vocabulary: loudness*, pitch*, sound, vibration
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.11.1 Investigate how vibrating objects produce sound.
GLE 0207.11.2 Classify sounds according to their loudness and pitch.
0207.11.1 Use a variety of objects that vibrate to demonstrate how sounds are produced.
0207.11.2 Describe the sounds produced by different types of vibrating objects.
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represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Sound
DE Video: A First Look: Sound
DE How Sounds Are Different Video Clip
Loose in the Lab Activity—Straw Flutes
BrainPop SoundBrainPop, Jr. SoundEar Guitar ActivityGood Vibrations ActivityHilarious Honker ActivityCoathanger Harmony!Paper Noise!Interactive Sound ProductionSound Activities
TEXTBOOK p. 324-333
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___31-32_____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.12.1 Experiment with magnets to determine that objects can move without being touched.
0207.12.1 Explain how two magnets interact.
----------------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. GLE 0207.Inq.3 Explain the data from an investigation.
0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary.
0207.Inq.4 Collect, discuss, and communicate findings from a variety of investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. MagnetsBrainPOP Jr. Pushes and PullsBrainPOP Jr. Scientific Method
Magnets
Magnet Game
Magnet Activities
Magnet Lesson
Magnet Activity for Centers
Magnet Unit
Internet4Classrooms Magnet Activities
Magnets PowerPoint
Magnets PowerPoint (Scroll down to “Magnets”)
DE Video: A First Look: Magnets
TEXTBOOK p. 334-341
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Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.12.2 Realize that things fall toward the ground unless something holds them up.
0207.12.2 Describe what happens when an object is dropped and record the observations in a science notebook.
---------------------------------------------------------GLE 0207.Inq.2 Ask questions, make logical predictions, plan investigations, and
represent data. 0207.Inq.2 Communicate interest in simple phenomena and plan for simple investigations.
BrainPOP Jr. Gravity BrainPop, Jr. Pushes and PullsBrainPop Gravity
What Makes Things Fall? Lab activity
What Makes an Object Fall? Lab activity
Loose in the Lab Activity—Neutron ‘Do
Quirkles D: Density Dan
Quirkles J: Jazzy Jet
Quirkles P: Pressure Pete
Motion PowerPoint
TEXTBOOK p. 342-351
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___34_____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.T/E.1 Recognize that both natural materials and human-made tools have specific characteristics that determine their uses.
GLE 0207.T/E.2 Apply engineering design and creative thinking to solve practical problems.
0207.T/E.1 Explain how simple tools are used to extend the senses, make life easier, and solve everyday problems.
0207.T/E.2 Invent designs for simple products.
0207.T/E.3 Use tools to measure materials and construct simple products.
BrainPOP Jr. Natural ResourcesBrainPop, Jr. Simple MachinesBrainPop, Jr. Science Projects
RobotsInventions Inventions PowerPointSimple Machines Simple Machines from Edheads
Activities on Senses5 Senses PowerPoint
Build a Better PencilBuild a "Puff Mobile"The Science Toy Maker Home Page
Measuring Activity 1Measuring Activity 2
TEXTBOOK p. 364-371
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ___35_____Academic Vocabulary: Earth’s resource
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.T/E.1 Recognize that both natural materials and human-made tools have specific characteristics that determine their uses.
0207.T/E.1 Explain how simple tools are used to extend the senses, make life easier, and solve everyday problems.
0207.T/E.3 Use tools to measure materials and construct simple products.
BrainPOP Jr. Natural ResourcesBrainPOP Microscopes BrainPop, Jr. Simple Machines
RobotsSimple Machines Simple Machines from Edheads
Activities on Senses 5 Senses PowerPoint
The Science Toy Maker Home PageMeasuring Activity 1Measuring Activity 2
TEXTBOOK p. 372-379
Grade_____2____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week __36_____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.T/E.2 Apply engineering design and creative thinking to solve practical problems.
0207.T/E.2 Invent designs for simple products.
Inventions
Inventions PowerPoint
BrainPop, Jr. Science Projects
Build a Better Pencil
Build a "Puff Mobile"
TEXTBOOK p. 380-387
Grade____2_____ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ____37____Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**
GLE 0207.9.1 Use tools to observe the physical properties of objects.
GLE 0207.Inq.1 Observe the world of familiar objects using the senses and tools.
0207.Inq.1 Use senses and simple tools to make observations.
0207.Inq.3 Communicate understanding of simple data using age-appropriate vocabulary.
BrainPOP Jr. Sink or FloatBrainPOP Jr. Making ObservationsBrainPOP Jr. Solids, Liquids, and GasesBrainPOP Microscopes
DE Video: Measuring Matter
Loose in the Lab Activity--Kidometer
BrainPOP Jr. Making ObservationsBrainPOP Microscopes
Quirkles I: Inquisitive Inman Quirkles N: Nosey Nina
Why Can’t I See You?
The Mystery Of The Sky
TEXTBOOK p. R2-R18
Grade_________ Science Pacing GuideInstructional Week ________Academic Vocabulary:
Grade Level Expectations/Checks For Understanding/State Performance Indicators Resources **Include Embedded Inquiry and Technology & Engineering Standards as applicable.**