1. SECOND GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT Math and Science

2. WELCOME FROM: Mrs. Carse-Math/Science Mrs. Marmon- Math/Science Mrs. Sockel - Math/Science Mrs. Bell- Self-Contained: Language Arts/Social Studies/ Math/Science

3. QUESTIONS  If you have questions, please write them on a notecard. (Include your name and child’s name.)  Questions will be answered in a timely manner.

4. HOME ACCESS GRADES ONLINE  NISD provides grades online through the Home Access Center (HAC). Paper copies of progress reports and report cards can be provided for students in grades 1 – 5 upon request. Kinder students will receive a paper copy due to the format.  If you need your password and user ID, please contact our front office at www.beckelem@nisdtx.org.

5. TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION  Student laptops and iPad carts  Data Projectors  Document Cameras  Distance Learning  Eduphoria  Home Access  Media Cast  Net school

6. PLANNERS/HOMEWORK  Parent/Teacher Communication  Planners checked and signed daily  Nightly Reading  Math homework due on Fridays  Science homework is due the next day unless otherwise noted.

7. MATH Origo: Stepping Stones is our new math curriculum adopted by our school board. Here is a brief video and accompanying links to give you an overview of this new curriculum. http://www.origoeducation.com/texas-adoption?mageloc=US

8. MATH WORKSHOP In Second Grade, students learn though math workshop. We have this broken down in the following categories:  30 minute problem solving block  60 minutes with Origo curriculum Opening lesson Guided math stations Closing session

9. SCIENCE There are four main areas of study in Second Grade science:  Processing Skills: Students learn about note booking, science tools, lab safety, the scientific method, and measurement.  Physical Science: Students learn about matter, light and optics, sound, force and motion PBL.  Earth Science: Students learn about the moon, rocks, natural resources, the water cycle, and weather and seasons.  Life Science: Students will learn about plants, animal classifications, insects, spiders, create a butterfly garden, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the food chain.

10. SCIENCE RESOURCES Our new resource and textbook in science is HMH Science Fusion. It is completely aligned with our state standards and meets all the requirements our students need. Here is a 14 minute video to tell you all about this wonderful resource. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm6NxvaRgIM

11. Thanks for Coming!