Grade 2

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• Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• High School Physical Science

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.2-LS2-1

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.2-LS2-2

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.2-LS4-1

Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.2-ESS1-1

Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.2-ESS2-1

Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.2-ESS2-2

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.2-ESS2-3

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.K-2-ETS1-1

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.K-2-ETS1-2

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.K-2-ETS1-3

Analyzing data in K–2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to collecting, recording, and sharing observations.SEP.1.K-2

Asking questions and defining problems in grades K–2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to simple descriptive questions that can be tested.SEP.2.K-2

Constructing explanations and designing solutions in K–2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to the use of evidence and ideas in constructing evidence-based accounts of natural phenomena and designing solutions.SEP.3.K-2

Modeling in K–2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to include using and developing models (i.e., diagram, drawing, physical replica, diorama, dramatization, storyboard) that represent concrete events or design solutions.SEP.4.K-2

Engaging in argument from evidence in K–2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to comparing ideas and representations about the natural and designed world(s).SEP.5.K-2

Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information in K–2 builds on prior experiences and uses observations and texts to communicate new information.SEP.6.K-2

Planning and carrying out investigations to answer questions or test solutions to problems in K–2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to simple investigations, based on fair tests, which provide data to support explanations or design solutions.SEP.7.K-2

Scientists look for patterns and order when making observations about the world.SEP.9.1

Scientists search for cause and effect relationships to explain natural events.SEP.11.1

Different kinds of matter exist and many of them can be either solid or liquid, depending on temperature. Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties.DCI.PS1.A.K-2.1

Different properties are suited to different purposes.DCI.PS1.A.K-2.2

A great variety of objects can be built up from a small set of pieces.DCI.PS1.A.K-2.3

Heating or cooling a substance may cause changes that can be observed. Sometimes these changes are reversible, and sometimes they are not.DCI.PS1.B.K-2.1

Plants depend on water and light to grow.DCI.LS2.A.K-2.1

Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around.DCI.LS2.A.K-2.2

There are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water.DCI.LS4.D.K-2.1

Some events happen very quickly; others occur very slowly, over a time period much longer than one can observe.DCI.ESS1.C.K-2.1

Wind and water can change the shape of the land.DCI.ESS2.A.K-2.1

Maps show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and water in any area.DCI.ESS2.B.K-2.1

Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid form.DCI.ESS2.C.K-2.1

Asking questions, making observations, and gathering information are helpful in thinking about problems.DCI.ETS1.A.K-2.1

A situation that people want to change or create can be approached as a problem to be solved through engineering.DCI.ETS1.A.K-2.2

Before beginning to design a solution, it is important to clearly understand the problem.DCI.ETS1.A.K-2.3

Because there is always more than one possible solution to a problem, it is useful to compare and test designs.DCI.ETS1.C.K-2.1

Patterns in the natural and human designed world can be observed.CCC.1.K-2.3

Patterns in the natural world can be observed.CCC.1.K-2.4

Simple tests can be designed to gather evidence to support or refute student ideas about causes.CCC.2.K-2.1

Events have causes that generate observable patterns.CCC.2.K-2.2

Objects may break into smaller pieces and be put together into larger pieces, or change shapes.CCC.5.K-2.1

The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).CCC.6.K-2.1

Things may change slowly or rapidly.CCC.7.K-2.1

Every human-made product is designed by applying some knowledge of the natural world and is built using materials derived from the natural world.CCC.8.K-2.2

Developing and using technology has impacts on the natural world.CCC.8.K-2.3

Scientists study the natural and material world.CCC.10.K-2.1