Macomb Intermediate School District
Elementary Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Grade 2

Science

The Michigan Curriculum Framework states that Science is a way of making sense of the natural world. Scientists seek to describe its complexity, to explain its systems and events, and to find the patterns that allow for predictions. Science is the basis for the design of technologies that solve real-world problems.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework indicates that not all students will become scientists or engineers, but science and technology occupy ever-expanding places in our everyday lives. As citizens, we are asked to make decisions about social issues that involve science and technology. As workers, we have occupations that increasingly involve science and technology. In the 21st century, adults will need to be comfortable and competent in a complex, scientific and technological world. Schools have the responsibility of preparing students for the future. Schools must prepare all students -- regardless of their future aspirations -- to be scientifically literate.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework contends that all graduates of our schools should be:
    * knowledgeable about the important concepts and theories of the three major branches of scientific study: earth, life, and physical sciences
    * able to think scientifically and use scientific knowledge to make decisions about real-world problems
    * able to construct new knowledge for themselves through research, reading, and discussion
    * familiar with the natural world, and respectful of its unity, diversity, and fragility
    * able to make informed judgments on statements and debates claiming to have a scientific basis
    * able to reflect in an informed way on the role of science in human affairs.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework states that to make this happen, education needs to:
    * emphasize understanding, not content coverage
    * promote learning that is useful and relevant
    * emphasize scientific literacy for ALL students
    * promote interdisciplinary learning

The "Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks" describe three broad categories of activities that are common in scientifically literate individuals: using scientific knowledge; constructing new scientific knowledge, and reflecting o knowledge. The content strands are directly related to these types of activities.

The MEAP assesses student progress in Science.


Research and Inquiry
The Research and Inquiry unit includes the history and development of science and scientists, investigation techniques, the use of instruments in science, communication of scientific concepts, and real world issues that surround science, technology, and mathematics.

    Questioning: Develop/Observations
The learner will be able to generate questions about the world based observation I.1.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Questioning Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Problem Solving: Solution/Devise
The learner will be able to develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigation I.1.E.2.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Problem Solving Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.2 week tested: 22.
  
    Manipulate Simple Devices
The learner will be able to manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection I.1.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Alternative Actions Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.3 week tested: 22.
  
    Instruments: Measurement/Metric
The learner will be able to use simple measurement devices to make measurements in scientific investigations I.1.E.4.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Instruments: Measurement Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.4 week tested: 22.
  
    Problem Solving: Develop/Skills
The learner will be able to develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving I.1.E.5.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Problem Solving Synthesis Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.5 week tested: 22.
  
    Observations: Summarize
The learner will be able to construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations I.1.E.6.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Observations Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.6 week tested: 22.
  
    Evidence: Importance
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically II.1.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Evidence Knowledge Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.1
  
    Science: Expression in Other Fields
The learner will be able to show how scientific concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts II.1.E.2.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Science and Other Fields of Study Comprehension Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.2
  
    Technology: Describe/Daily Life
The learner will be able to describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life II.1.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technology Comprehension Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.3
  
    Attitudes/Values: Develop/Natural World
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world II.1.E.4.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Attitudes/Values Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.4
  
    Scientists: Know/Backgrounds
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures II.1.E.5.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Scientists Comprehension Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.5
  

Life Science

    Life Cycle: Explain/Particular
The learner will be able to describe life cycles of familiar organisms III.2.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.3 week tested: 22.
  
    Living Things: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast food, energy, and environmental needs of selected organisms III.2.E.4.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Living Things: Characteristics Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.4 week tested: 22.
  
    Heredity: Traits/Provide/Evidence/Passed
The learner will be able to give evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young III.3.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Heredity: Traits Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.3.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Fossils: Describe/Evidenced/Organisms
The learner will be able to explain how fossils provide evidence about the nature of ancient life III.4.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Fossils Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.4.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Living Things: Characteristics/Survival
The learner will be able to explain how physical and behavioral characteristics of animals help them to survive in their environments III.4.E.2.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Living Things Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.4.E.2 week tested: 22.
  
    Living Things: Design Systems
The learner will be able to design systems that encourage growing of particular plants and animals. III.5.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Living Things Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.3 week tested: 22.
  
    Ecosystems: Effects of Humans
The learner will be able to describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment. III.5.E.4.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Ecosystems Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.4 week tested: 22.
  

Physical Science

    Objects: Properties/Classify
The learner will be able to classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes/properties IV.1.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Objects: Properties Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Objects: Properties/Useful
The learner will be able to identify properties of materials which make them useful. IV.1.E.2.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Objects Application Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.2 week tested: 22.
  
    Energy: Types/Recognize/Events
The learner will be able to identify forms of energy associated with common phenomena IV.1.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Energy: Types Knowledge Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.3 week tested: 22.
  
    Magnetism: Interaction
The learner will be able to describe patterns of interaction of magnetic materials with other magnetic and non-magnetic materials IV.3.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Magnetism: Properties Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.3 week tested: 22.
  
    Sound: Properties/Describe
The learner will be able to describe sounds in terms of their properties IV.4.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sound: Properties Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Sound: Production
The learner will be able to explain how sounds are made IV.4.E.2.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sound: Production Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.2 week tested: 22.
  
    Light: Prisms and Filters
The learner will be able to use prisms and filters with light sources to produce various colors of light. IV.4.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Light: Properties Application Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, IV.4.E.3
  
    Light: Object
The learner will be able to explain how shadows are made. (Note cross reference to IV.4.MS.3: explain how light is required to see objects.) IV.4.E.4.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Light: Matter/Objects Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.4 week tested: 22.
  

Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit includes properties of the Earth, moon, sun, solar system, and universe. The Earth and Space Science unit also includes items related to the development and implementation of space exploration.

    Earth: Surface/Describe
The learner will be able to describe major features of the earth's surface V.1.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Earth: Surface Properties Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Manufactured Materials: Reuse/Recycle
The learner will be able to demonstrate ways to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution through reduction, reuse, and reycycling of manufactured materials V.1.E.6.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary.; V.1.E.6
  
    Water: States/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how water exists on earth in three states V.2.E.1.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Water Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.1 week tested: 22.
  
    Water: Rain
The learner will be able to trace the path that rain water follows after it falls V.2.E.2.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Water Comprehension Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.2 week tested: 22.
  
    Water: Drinking/Source
The learner will be able to identify sources of water and its uses V.2.E.3.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Water Knowledge Master MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.3 week tested: 22.
  

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