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

                                    Indian Education for All Infusion Lesson

 

                        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

 

         9x4 Implementation Guide