Common Core State Standards Connections ELA/Literacy
- RI.2.1 - Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. (2-PS1-4)
- RI.2.3 - Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. (2-PS1-4) Lesson on Water and Ice
- RI.2.8 - Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. (2-PS1-2), (2-PS1-4)
- W.2.1 - Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. (2-PS1-4)
- W.2.7 - 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). (2-PS1-1), (2-PS1-2), (2-PS1-3) Melting and Freezing Lesson
- W.2.8 - Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. (2-PS1-1), (2-PS1-2), (2-PS1-3) Experiment on Changing Matter - Ice
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http://sciencenetlinks.com/about-science-netlinks/http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
http://pbskids.org
Pearson Education, Inc. "Building Boats" April 5, 2014. <http://assets.pearsonschool.com/asset_mgr/current/201315/STEMSample_K_2_BuildingBoats.pdf>
http://scholastic.com
www.sciencebuddies.org
Amsel, Sheri. “Rocks, Erosion and Soil Science Activities.” Erosion Activity. Exploring Nature Educational Resource. © 2005 - 2014. April 5, 2014. <http://exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=45&detID=704>www.nationalgeographic.com
http://sciencenetlinks.com/about-science-netlinks/http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
http://pbskids.org
Pearson Education, Inc. "Building Boats" April 5, 2014. <http://assets.pearsonschool.com/asset_mgr/current/201315/STEMSample_K_2_BuildingBoats.pdf>
http://scholastic.com
www.sciencebuddies.org
Amsel, Sheri. “Rocks, Erosion and Soil Science Activities.” Erosion Activity. Exploring Nature Educational Resource. © 2005 - 2014. April 5, 2014. <http://exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=45&detID=704>www.nationalgeographic.com