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2nd Grade  / 1st Six Weeks

Overarching Concept: Systems

Organizing Idea: Systems Keep Me Safe

Unit Contents

Students define a system as parts working together to perform a function and study the classroom as an example of a system. They discover what is needed to keep a system running smoothly, as they learn about safety, health, and wellness. Students learn about science, technology, and research systems that will help them learn all year. Several geography activities help students understand where they live in relation to the world: city, state, country, and continent. Identification of major landforms and bodies of water is also a focus in this unit.

Activities

2-1 Big 6 for Star Wars Fans - by Mary Elam
To introduce Big Six as a pratical problem solver & apply it to research.
Big 6 Birthday Gift Info Log - by Mary Elam

2-1 Map and Atlas Skills - by Mary Elam
To introduce & reinforce skills with tools for mapping & finding information through maps.

Big Six Step Two - by Sarah Thorn
Discuss the second step of Big Six: What can I use to find what I need?

Build-a-Burger with the Big 6 - by Brenda McElyea
Students will understand that solving problems can be made easier by using a special system or method.

Goldie and Finding Books That are "Just Right!" - by Jill Bellomy
Students will recognize that they each have individual reading needs. They will also discover specific strategies for evaluating books and selecting appropriate resources.
Goldie Too Easy, Too Hard, "Just Right!"

The Library As a System - by Brenda Gouty
Students will describe the library as a system & identify its parts

Library Orientation Powerpoint file. - by Sarah Peters
Modify to fit your library. Use the entire PPT for all 1-5 grades, but spend less time on some slides at the lower level. Use as works best for you.

Parts of a Book - Powerpoint fileby Cheryl Smith

Parts of a Non-fiction Book  -by Kim Murff
Worksheet that helps student learn where various things are located in a Non-Fiction book.

You Can Dewey It - by Jayme Karen
Learner will recognize that nonfiction books are classified using the Dewey Decimal System and will locate book in selected categories.   Learner will understand that the Dewey Decimal System is a system that allows one to locate information books easily and efficiently. 
Resources:  PPT on Dewey Decimal System         Game Directions       Game mission cards

 

 

 

 

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