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.
2.P.4A.1
1. Two forces that make objects move are _____ and _____. 2. Pulls bring objects _____ you. 3. Pushes move objects _____ from you. 4. The difference between a push and a pull is the _____ in which the force moves the object. 5. What are some examples of pushes and pulls you can think of? 6. How can you demonstrate a push or a pull for your teacher and class? |
2.P.4A.2
1. A magnet is a type of solid can can put a force on something else without _____ it. 2. Remember a force can be a _____ or _____. 3. The invisible area around a magnet that attracts is called a _____ _____. 4. Stronger magnets can pull objects from ______ away than weaker magnets. 5. When a magnet pulls an object we say it ______. 6. When a magnet pushes an object away, we say it ______. 7. Magnets don't attract all things, but they do typically attract things that have _____ in them - but not all types of metal. 8. Can you find a magnet around your house? What will it attract? |
2.P.4A.3
1. Gravity is what pulls everything towards the _____. 2. What are some reasons why gravity is important? 3. What's the name of the scientist who first studied gravity? 4. What happens when you pick up an object and let it go? |
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Note: At the end of the video, there was a question posed...why did the pencil roll down the rough side of the ramp faster than it rolled down the smooth side?
I think this is because the pencil had a hexagon shape, it wasn't completely smooth. Sometimes a rough surface against another rough surface results in less surface to surface contact and greater speed! |
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.
