1. Higher order questions
Lesson Topic(s): Science
2nd Grade
Week of: 2/25-3/1
Objectives: Students will understand patterns in sky, seasons, and weather.
TEKS: 2.8A, 2.8B, 2.8C, 2.2A-F, 2.3A-C, 2.4A-C importance of weather and seasons and patterns in the sky
ELPS: 3.B.3, 1.F, 4.C.3, 1.D ,1.G,4.G,5.B5.G
Essential Question(s): What are patterns we see regularly in the sky, seasons, and in weather?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Lesson Plan
Phases of the moon
Video Phases of the Moon (Makemegenius
Use globe , sun, moon to demonstrate movement
Seasons
Tilt of the earth causes seasons
Seasons Song (4:18) on youtube
Discuss weather,things to do , clothing for seasons
The Water cycle-How rain is Formed-lesson for kids (2:43)
Video (5:16) The Water Cycle: Collection, condensation, precip, evaporation
How clouds form
Vid: Science Video For Kids:How are Clouds Formed (4:27) youtube
Experiment:Cloud Form
Video(11:31) Cloud Facts For Kids Dr. DeMaio youtube
Types of Clouds
Video (9:43)All About Clouds for Kids Makemegenius
Experiment: Clouds and Rain in a Jar
Vocabulary
24 hours=1 day
365 days = 1 year
Phases of moon
Revolution
Orbit
Spring,
Summer
Fall / autumn
Winter
Collection
Precipitation
Evaporation
cycle
Water vapor
Gather
condensation
Higher order questions
How is a the earth’s movement different in a day compared to a year?
How do the seasons affect your life?
Relate the water cycle to the water around where you live.
Explain how the experiment was like a cloud forming.
Explain how some clouds differ from other clouds.
Assessment Strategy
Make Phases of moon flip book
Match the clothes to the season
Make posters for each season (include weather, things to do, clothing
Make a ziplock bag example of the water cycle and hang in window to observe.
Draw the water cycle
Reflection on the Cloud forming experiment
Art :Types of clouds using cotton on constrution paper