Science - Grade 2

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Macomb Intermediate School District

Elementary Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Grade 2

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Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry Description

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	Activities
Questioning	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Problem Solving	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Alternative Actions		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Instruments: Measurement	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Problem Solving	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Observations	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.6 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Evidence	Knowledge	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.1	Classroom

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	Activities
Science and Other Fields of Study	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.2	Classroom

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	Activities
Technology	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.3	Classroom

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	Activities
Attitudes/Values		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.4	Classroom

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	Activities
Scientists	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.5	Classroom

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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	Activities
Living Things: Life Cycle	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things: Characteristics	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Heredity: Traits	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.3.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Fossils	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.4.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.4.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Ecosystems		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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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	Activities
Objects: Properties	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Objects	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Energy: Types	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Magnetism: Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Sound: Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

Sound: Production
The learner will be able to explain how sounds are made IV.4.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source	Activities
Sound: Production	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Light: Properties	Application	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, IV.4.E.3	Classroom

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	Activities
Light: Matter/Objects	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.4.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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Earth and Space Science

Earth and Space Science Description

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	Activities
Earth: Surface Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Earth: Materials	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary.; V.1.E.6	Classroom

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	Activities
Water	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Water	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Water	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.2.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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