Hands-On Opportunities should include the following materials Teaching Suggestions Handout
- Eyedroppers
- Magnifying lenses
- Clocks - time can be measured in hours to the nearest half hour. Click here.
- Rulers - Rulers should measure to the nearest whole inch. When using a ruler, make sure to begin measuring from the zero (0) mark, not necessarily the edge of the ruler.
- Thermometers - Fahrenheit will be used to measure weather data only. All other temperature readings will be taken using the Celsius scale. Use only thermometers with red colored alcohol in them.
- Balances - Balances measure mass in grams.
- Measuring cups - Measuring cups measure volume in fluid ounces (oz), parts of a cup (c), milliliters (mL), or liters (L).
- Seeds, soil, and water for planting.
Q1 Solids & Liquids (Magnets)
Kit: Solids & Liquids (STC)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.P.3A.1, 2.P.3A.2, 2.P.3A.3, 2.P.3A.4, and 2.P.3B.1.
Kit: Solids & Liquids (STC)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.P.3A.1, 2.P.3A.2, 2.P.3A.3, 2.P.3A.4, and 2.P.3B.1.
Q2 Exploring Pushes & Pulls
Kit: Push, Pull & Go (Carolina)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.P.4A.1, 2.P.4A.3, and 2.P.4A.4.
Kit: Push, Pull & Go (Carolina)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.P.4A.1, 2.P.4A.3, and 2.P.4A.4.
Q3 Weather
Kit: Weather (STC)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.E.2A.1, 2.E.2A.2, and 2.E.2A.4.
Kit: Weather (STC)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.E.2A.1, 2.E.2A.2, and 2.E.2A.4.
Q4 Animals & Their Environments
Kit: Insects (Foss)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.L.5A.1, 2.L.5A.2, and 2.L.5B.2.
Kit: Insects (Foss)
The essential indicators for this unit include 2.L.5A.1, 2.L.5A.2, and 2.L.5B.2.
