Grade: 2nd
Subject: Science
Topic: Weather
Description: Students conduct research to build a knowledge base about weather and extreme weather conditions. Students work collaboratively to create a Google Slides presentation to share their knowledge and findings.
Science TEK: 2.8B Identify the importance of weather and seasonal information to make choices in clothing, activities, and transportation.
Language Arts TEK: 2.25A Research/Gathering Sources – Gather evidence from available sources. 2.25B Use text features in age-appropriate reference works to locate information. 2.25C Record basic information in simple visual formats. 2.27 Research/Organizing & Presenting Ideas – Create a visual display or dramatization to convey the results of the research.
Technology TEK: 2.6C Technology Operations & Concepts – Perform basic software application functions, including opening an application and creating, modifying, printing, and saving files. 2.6F Technology Operations & Concepts – Demonstrate keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys appropriate for Kindergarten-Grade 2 learning. 3B Research & Information Fluency – Use research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.
4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication
Resources: PebbleGo, Google Slides
Device Types: Laptop, Chromebook, iPad