Grade Two Unit Letter

Unit 4: How the World Works

Central Idea

February 18th 2015

People apply their knowledge of forces, motion

and energy to create and invent.

Vocabulary List
Forces

Momentum

Motion

Convert

Energy

Gravity
Scientific

Causation- Why is it the way is?

Invention
Method

Related Concepts:

Resistance

Prediction

Power

Experiment

Kinetic

Solar

Technology

Push

Ingenuity

Pull

Mechanics

Speed

Science

Velocity

Newton

Friction

Key Concepts:
Form- What is it like?
Function How does it work?

Ingenuity
Technology
Energy
Forces

An Inquiry into:
Inventions that impact peoples lives. (FORM)
How circumstances lead to the creation of
important inventions. (CAUSATION)

Acceleration Balance

How understanding forces, motion and energy helps

inventors. (CONNECTION)
Teacher Questions:

1. How is life different before and after an invention?

2. Why do people invent things?
3. What is the relationship between forces, motion and energy?
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During our inquiry this unit, we will be focusing on the following learner profile
traits, attitudes and transdisiplinary skills
Learner Profiles
Knowledgeable: We will explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global
significance. In so doing, we will acquire in-depth knowledge and develop an
understanding across a broad range of disciplines.
Thinker: We will exercise our initiative in applying thinking skills critically and
creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and make reasoned, ethical
decisions.
Inquirer: We will develop our natural curiosity! We will acquire the skills necessary
to conduct inquiry and research and show our independence in learning. We will
actively enjoy our learning and use this love our learning throughout our lives.
Attitudes
Cooperation: Cooperating, collaborating, and leading or following as the situation
demands.
Curiosity: Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and
cultures.
Transdisciplinary Skills
Social Skills

Resolving Conflicts: Listening carefully to others, comprising; reacting

reasonably to the situation; accepting responsibility appropriately; being fair.

Research Skills

Observing: Using all the senses to notice relevant details

Interpreting Data: Drawing conclusions from relationships and patterns that
emerge from organized data.

Thinking Skills

Application: Making use of previously acquired knowledge in practical or new

ways.
Analysis: Taking knowledge or ideas apart; separating into component parts;
seeing relationships; finding unique characters.

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Communication Skills

Presenting: Constructing visuals and multimedia for a range of purposes and

audiences; communicating information and ideas through a variety of visual
media; using appropriate technology for effective presentation and
representation.
Non-verbal Communication: Recognizing the meaning of visual and kinesthetic
communication; recognizing and creating signs; interpreting and utilizing
symbols.

Self-management Skills

Fine Motor Skills: Exhibiting skills in which precision in delicate muscle

systems is required.
Organization: Planning and carrying our activities effectively.
Language Outcomes

Reading

Isolate and pronounce initial medial vowel and final sounds in spoken singlesyllable words.
Describe the connection between two pieces of information in a text.
Distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations
and information provided by words in a text.
Identify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic
(illustrations, descriptions, procedures)
With prompting and support, read informational texts of appropriate
complexity.

Writing Content and Conventions

Participate in shared research and writing projects and record science

observations. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing
Use a known root word as a clue to meaning of compound words (birdhouse,
lighthouse, housefly, bookshelf)

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Speaking and Listening

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify
comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a
topic or issue.
Mathematics Outcomes

Use addition to find the total number of objects arranger in rectangular

arrays with up to 5 rows and 5 columns; write an equation to express the total
as sum of equal addends.
Recall all doubling facts to 40
Identify and represent simple fractions with denominators up to 10 using
manipulatives, pictures and fractional notation
Solve simple put together, take apart and compare problems using data
presented in various forms
Use every day comparative language and number to describe self-generated
data
Use IT to organize data

Science Outcomes

Use a variety of instruments and tools to measure data accurately

Use scientific vocabulary to explain their observations and experiences
Identify or generate a question or problem to be explored
Plan and carry out systematic investigations, manipulating variables as
necessary
Make and test predictions
Interpret and evaluate data gathered in order to draw conclusions
Specialist Outcomes

Art
Learning Objectives: In Unit 4- The students will be able to:

Observe artwork by the artist Eduardo Paolozzi

Utilize the elements and principles of art, focusing on line, shape, color, balance, and
space
Use their imagination and experiences to inform their art making
Improve individual brainstorming skills
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Activities/Projects/Connections:
How the world works Unit of inquiry: Form Students will create individualized Eduardo
Paolozzi inspired artwork with various art materials. This art will be observed and shared.
Various elements of successful composition will be discussed, analyzed, and utilized by
students.
Music
Learning Objectives: In Unit 4- The students will be able to:

Create xylophone melodies with correct technique

Use non-traditional music notation to notate pitches on xylophone
Read and play rhythms with quarter notes, eighth notes and quarter rests on the
xylophone
Cooperate with classmates in musical games and activities

Engagements/Projects/Connections:

Play up and down on the xylophone with Mortimer

Create compositions with the xylophone, focusing on cross-overs (Left-Right-Left)
Play rhythmic and melodic ostinato to accompany pieces like Dem Bones
Play Mallet Madness, answering questions about xylophones and playing
rhythms/techniques

P.E.
Learning Objectives: In Unit 4 The students will be able to:

To explore the techniques within the different areas of Athletics. e.g. - high jump,
javelin, shot put.
Breaking down the different techniques used in Athletics.
Developing the childrens physical and mental endurance.
Preparing the children for sports day.
Understanding how to work in teams and in a competitive environment.

Activities/Projects/Connections:

Students will work on circuit based activities to help them develop the skills required
for the different athletic events.
Students will use peer assessment sheets to help evaluate others performances

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How to help at home

Use the websites below to start conversations at home- and
maybe get some suggestions for some fun activities.
Search for Forces and Motion on brainpopjr.com

Username: gemsalkhail

Password: brainpop

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/forces_action.shtl
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/forces_movement_whatnext.shtml
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_intro.html
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/contents_forces.htm
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/science/physical.htm
http://interactivesites.weebly.com/magnets-and-compass.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/magnets_springs_fs.shtml

Looking forward to learning together,

The Grade Two Team