Science
Assessment/Implementation
Statement
Grade 2
IMPLEMENTATION
The Board of Trustees has adopted
the Full Options Science System for the purpose of implementing the Science
curriculum. This program aligns with our
district benchmarks, providing Scientific Inquiry and Exploration for students
across grade levels. It provides
opportunities for students to be active scientific learners; exploring,
observing and predicting.
ASSESSMENT
Second grade students will participate in an objective content assessment at the end of each module. Additionally students will participate in a process skills assessment during/after each module. These assessments are aligned directly with the state and district standards.
The suggested time line is found in the 9x4 Implementation Guide below. Modules for this grade level are as follows:
Module # 1 AIR AND WEATHER
Investigation
1: Exploring Air
Investigation
2: Observing Weather
Investigation
3: Wind Exploration
Investigation
4: Looking for Change
Module
# 2 SOLIDS AND
LIQUIDS
Investigation
1: Solids
Investigation
2: Liquids
Investigation
3: Bits and pieces
Investigation
4: Solids and liquids with water
Module
# 3 INSECTS
Investigation 1: Mealworms
Investigation
2: Waxworms
Investigation 3: Milkweed bugs
Investigation
4: Silkworms
Investigation
5: Butterflies
Investigation
6: Other insects