2nd Grade Science
(7 Units, 91 Lessons)
Unit 7 - Earth's Changes(21 Lessons)
What Shapes the Land? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Beautiful images and diagrams in a book don't just look pretty. We can use them to help us understand what we are reading.
How Can the Layers of the Earth be Modeled? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:In this lesson, the children will learn about the layers of the Earth and explain how models can be used. Then they will compare two different models.
Make a Mini Earth Model 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Studying the Earth can be deliciously fun! The children will make two simple models of the Earth's layers, one with Oreo cookies and another with paper.
Incredible Edible Earth Changes 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Earth's plates move on the mantle which creates changes. We can model that movement by using graham crackers and whipped cream. What's not to love?
How Are Mountains Made? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:We can use models to help us explain something that is hard to understand, like the formation of mountains. Luckily Milky Way is here to save the day!
Writing a Procedural Text of How Mountains are Made 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:How are mountains formed? We know, and can write the steps of mountain formation!
Volcanoes - Helpful or Harmful? Prove it! 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
2nd Grade Science
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Big Idea:Are volcanoes helpful or harmful? We can state our claim, find evidence and use reasoning to support our ideas.
Volcano Art and Writing Project 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:We have learned so much about volcanoes. Let's take that knowledge make a product that is an educational trifecta--blending science, art and writing!
Earthquake Inquiry: There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On! 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Shaking? Quaking? We have so many questions about earthquakes! Let's begin our study by using these questions as a guide for researching to find our own answers.
How Do Scientists Measure Earthquakes? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Earthquakes make the Earth rock 'n roll. Scientists measure an earthquake's intensity on a scale. We can graph that information to learn about earthquakes.
How Do Glaciers Change the Shape of the Land? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Glaciers have drastically changed and shaped our land for over thousands of years. But exactly how does this happen? Let's observe a model to help us understand.
Glaciers Create Big Changes-- Let's Write About It! 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Glaciers are massive and change the land slowly. Let's be a scientist by using our observational notes to write about these changes.
How Can Water Change the Shape of the Land? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Water is one of the major sources of change in our land. But how does this process work? Let's investigate!
How Can Wind Change the Shape of the Land? 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Wind is a powerful force! It can change the land in many ways. Let's take this idea down to its basic level and observe how wind can create change.
Finding Erosion at Our School 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Erosion can be a big problem here at school and in our neighborhood. What can be done to stop its destruction? Let's design an erosion control of our own.
Let's Compare Erosion Design Solutions 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Erosion can be very destructive, so people create solutions to try to stop it from changing the land. What are some ways that are effective? Let's find out by comparing real-life solutions.
Quick or Slow? I've Got To Know! 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Earth changes can happen quickly or slowly. The students will work in teams to stake a claim about these changes and then use texts to find evidence to prove their claims.
Earth's Changes Multimedia Project Part 1 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Natural events happen on our Earth everyday! We have learned how these events can cause quick or slow changes. Let's think about the information we have learned to help us write an introduction and conclusion for a presentation.
Earth's Changes Multimedia Project Part 2 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Was is quick or was it slow? Changes of the Earth can be very interesting. Let's recall what we have learned and write down how natural events help shape the land so we can create a presentation to share with others.
Earth's Changes--Creating a Multimedia Presentation part 3 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:We have organized our notes and information about the quick and slow changes of the Earth. Now it's time to create our very own presentations to share our information!
Science Notebook Wrap-Up 2nd Grade Science» Unit:Earth's Changes
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Big Idea:Our science notebooks have been an integral part of our science the entire year. How was it helpful? How can notebooks help real scientists? Let's use our own science notebooks to find out.
