2nd Grade Matter Unit Blueprint

1B(K-2)#1: People can often learn about things around them by just observing those things carefully, but sometimes they can learn more by doing something to the things and noting what happens.

1C(K-2)#2: In doing science, it is often helpful to work with a team and to share findings with others. All team members should reach their own individual conclusions, however, about what the findings mean.

12E(K-2)#1: Ask “How do you know?” in appropriate situations and attempt reasonable answers when others ask them the same question.

Throughout the unit, do students:

• Understand that sometimes more can be learned by doing something to an object than just observing it?
• Do students suggest doing things to objects to see what happens?
• Do students recognize that working in a team is beneficial?
• Do students recognize that sharing findings is beneficial?
• Are students willing to draw their own conclusions after listening to other students’ ideas?
• Do students use evidence to support how they know something?
• Do students encourage their classmates to support their ideas with evidence?

1. For conceptual benchmarks.
2. Bolded Sections indicate portion of benchmark addressed.
3. Unless noted as a Summative Assessment, the assessments are formative and should be used to guide teaching and learning.