Science
S2E1. Students will understand that stars have different sizes, brightness, and patterns.
S2E2. Students will investigate the position of sun and moon to show patterns throughout the year.
ELACC2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELACC2RI4: Determine the meanings of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.
ELACC2RI5: 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.
Writing
ELACC2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
ELACC2W6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
ELACC2W7: 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).
S2E1. Students will understand that stars have different sizes, brightness, and patterns.
- a. Describe the physical attributes of stars—size, brightness, and patterns.
S2E2. Students will investigate the position of sun and moon to show patterns throughout the year.
- a. Investigate the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on earth at various times of the day.
- b. Determine how the shadows change through the day by making a shadow stick or using a sundial.
- c. Relate the length of the day and night to the change in seasons (for example: Days are longer than the night in the summer.).
- d. Use observations and charts to record the shape of the moon for a period of time.
ELACC2RI3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
ELACC2RI4: Determine the meanings of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.
ELACC2RI5: 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.
Writing
ELACC2W2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
ELACC2W6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
ELACC2W7: 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).