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Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008
Science - Second Grade

Nature of Science

Observations
The learner will be able to communicate observations orally, in writing, and in graphic organizers: t-charts, pictographs, Venn diagrams, bar graphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Textbook [Teaching Strategies].  B32-B37, A4-A7. Investigation B32, C10, D4, D28
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review B37 [Textbook].  Observation
  
Questions
The learner will be able to develop questions that guide scientific inquiry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science Synthesis Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book A8-A13/R2-R3 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review A13 [Textbook].  
  
Scientific Investigations
The learner will be able to conduct scientific investigations individually and in teams: lab activities, field studies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Investigations/Studies [Teaching Strategies].  A4, A8, A14, A24, A30, A42, A48, A54, A60, B4, B8, B14, B20, B32, B38, B44, C4, C10, C14, C26, C32, C36, D4, D10, D16, D22, D28
  Assessment Resources
 
· Quiz, Observation [Teacher Notes].  
  
Estimate and Measure
The learner will be able to estimate and measure length and temperature using International System of Units (SI).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book D44-D51/Investigation D44 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 2 Review D52-D53/Observation [Textbook].  
  
Emperical Evidence
The learner will be able to collect measurable emperical evidence in teams and as individuals.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Investigations [Teaching Strategies].  D34, D40, D44, E4, E8, E14, E20, E26, E32, E38, E44, F4, F10, F22, F28, F32, F38
  Assessment Resources
 
· Quiz, Observation [Teacher Notes].  
  
Predictions
The learner will be able to make predictions in teams and as individuals based upon emperical evidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Investigation [Teaching Strategies].  D34, D40,D44, E4, E8, E14, E20, E26, E32, E44, F4, F10, F22, F28, F32, F38
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Observations [Textbook].  
  
Scientific Investigations
The learner will be able to use age appropriate equipment and tools in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand lenses, rulers, and thermometers).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book E4-E27, R4-R10 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Resources, Science Book Investigations [Teaching Strategies].  E4, E8, E14, E20
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Ch. 1 Review (E28-E29) [Textbook].  Also by Observation
  
Lab Activities
The learner will be able to apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Characteristics and Processes of Science   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 NS.1.2.8 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Science Book A16 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Observations [Textbook].  
  
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Life Science

Animals
The learner will be able to classify animals into major groups according to their structure: mammals, birds, fish.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.2.1c Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Ch. 2 A22-A37/Investigation A24 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 2 Review [Textbook].  
  
Herbivores/Carnivores/Omnivores
The learner will be able to differentiate among herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Animal Chart [Teaching Strategies].  Cut out pictures of animals and put into appropriate column
  Assessment Resources
 
· Quiz, Teacher Observation of Activity [Teacher Notes].  
  
Plant Needs
The learner will be able to identify basic needs of most plants: nutrients, water, light, air, temperature, space.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.2.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Lesson 2 (A8-A19) [Teaching Strategies].  
· Resources, Science Book - Investigation 3 (A14) [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 1 Review [Textbook].  
  
Different types of plants
The learner will be able to compare different types of flowering plants and conifers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.2.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book A14-A19/Investigation A14 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Ch. 1 Review A20 [Textbook].  
  
Skeletal System
The learner will be able to identify the major parts and functions of the skeletal system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.2.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book A48-A53/Investigation A48 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review A53 [Textbook].  
  
Plant Parts
The learner will be able to describe the function of the following plant parts: leaves, stems, flowers, roots.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Systems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.2.2.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Lesson 2 (A8-A13) [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation 2 (A8) What Plants Need [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Ch. 1 Review (A20-A21) [Textbook].  
  
Embryonic Development
The learner will be able to illustrate embryonic development (e.g., chicken).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.3.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Lesson 2 (A30-A37) [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation A30 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 2 Review [Textbook].  
  
Embryonic Dev/Incompete Metamorphosis
The learner will be able to compare and contrast embryonic development and incomplete metamorphosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.3.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Lesson 2 (A30-A37) [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation A30 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 2 Review (A38) [Textbook].  
  
Extinct Species
The learner will be able to compare and contrast living and extinct species.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Populations and Ecosystems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.4.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book Ch 2 (C24-C43) [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation C36 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 2 Review (C44) [Textbook].  
  
Habitats
The learner will be able to describe characteristics of various habitats.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Populations and Ecosystems   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 LS.4.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book B2-B27 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 1 Review (B28-B29) [Textbook].  
  
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Physical Science

Two or More Properties
The learner will be able to classify objects based on two or more properties.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Matter, Properties, and Changes   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.5.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book E1-E13 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation E4 & E8 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review E7, E13/Observation [Textbook].  
  
Physical Phenomena
The learner will be able to investigate the effect of physical phenomena on various materials (e.g., heat absorption by different colored materials).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Matter, Properties, and Changes   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.5.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book E8-E27 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigations E8, E14, E20 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 1 review E28&29/Observation [Textbook].  
  
Force and Motion
The learner will be able to investigate the relationship between force and motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion and Forces   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.6.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book F4-F17 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigations F4, F10 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 1 Review F18/19 [Textbook].  
  
Transparent/translucent/opaque
The learner will be able to classify materials as transparent, translucent, or opaque (e.g. plastic wrap, wax paper, and aluminum foil).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Activity, Graph [Teaching Strategies].  Look at various materials and graph into correct column: transparent/translucent/opaque
  Assessment Resources
 
· Quiz, observation [Teacher Notes].  
  
Temperature
The learner will be able to compare temperatures using the Celsius scale.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book D44-D49 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation D44 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Holt Biology, Lesson Review D49 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Quiz, Observation [Teacher Notes].  
  
Electricity
The learner will be able to demonstrate methods of using electricity to produce light, heat, and sound.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy and Transfer of Energy   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 PS.7.2.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book C10-C13 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation C10 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review C13/Ch. 1 Review C22/ & Observation [Textbook].  
  
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Earth and Space Science

Soil
The learner will be able to conduct investigations to distinguish among the following components of soil: clay, sand, silt, humus.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science C4-C13 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation C4 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review C9 [Textbook].  
· Science Book, Observation C22/23 [Textbook].  
  
Soil Properties
The learner will be able to recognize and discuss the different properties of soil: color, texture, ability to retain water, ability to support plant growth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.2 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book C5-C9 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review C9 [Textbook].  
  
Soil Investigations
The learner will be able to conduct investigations to determine which soil best supports bean plant growth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.3 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book C5-C9 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review C9 [Textbook].  
  
Natural Resources
The learner will be able to identify products derived from natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.4 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Textbook C2-C21 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 1 test C22-C23 [Textbook].  
  
Weather
The learner will be able to chart weather conditions every day.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.5 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Lab, Investigations D44 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Lab, Teacher Observation [Tests].  
  
Weather Safety
The learner will be able to demonstrate safety procedures related to severe weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.6 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, safety drills [Teaching Strategies].  Fire Drill/Tornado Drill/Lock down (Code Blue)-Practice so they will be aware of what to do.
  Assessment Resources
 
· Lab, Safety Drills Observation [Tests].  
  
Clouds
The learner will be able to describe characteristics of cumulus, stratus, and cirrus clouds.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.7 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book D48-D49 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review D49/Chapter Review D52/D53 [Textbook].  
  
Cloud Type
The learner will be able to predict weather based on cloud type.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.8 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book D48/49 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Lesson Review D49 [Textbook].  
  
Thermometer
The learner will be able to read a celcius thermometer.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth Systems: Structure and Properties   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.8.2.9 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book D44-D49 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation D44 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 2 Test D52/D53 & Observation [Textbook].  
  
Moon Phases
The learner will be able to illustrate four moon phases: full, half, crescent, new.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Objects in the Universe   Master 1.0 Arkansas Science Curriculum Frameworks 2005 ESS.10.2.1 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Resources, Science Book D16-D29 [Teaching Strategies].  
· Lab, Investigation D16, D22 [Teaching Strategies].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Science Book, Chapter 1 Test D30/31 & Observation [Textbook].