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Class: BPSS (SCI) Science Standards (S-SCI)
Glossary: 2nd Grade Science
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SCI-02.ESS1
DCI Earth Space Science ESS1
Earth's Place in the Universe
Performance Expectations
The performance expectations in second grade help students formulate answers to questions such as:
- How does land change and what are some things that cause it to change?
- What are the different kinds of land and bodies of water?
- How are materials similar and different from one another, and how do the properties of the materials relate to their use?
- What do plants need to grow?
- How many types of living things live in a place?”
Students are expected to develop an understanding of what plants need to grow and how plants depend on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Students are also expected to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. An understanding of observable properties of materials is developed by students at this level through analysis and classification of different materials. Students are able to apply their understanding of the idea that wind and water can change the shape of the land to compare design solutions to slow or prevent such change. Students are able to use information and models to identify and represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area and where water is found on Earth.
Calculation Method for DCI
Disciplinary Core Ideas are larger groups of related Performance Expectations. So the Disciplinary Core Idea Grade is a calculation of all the related Performance Expectations. So click on the Performance Expectation name below each Disciplinary Core Idea to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations. |
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SCI-02.ESS1.01
2nd Grade (SCI) Science Standards
[ESS1] Earth's Place in the Universe
SCI-02.ESS1.01 Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth
events can occur quickly or slowly.
Clarification Statement: Examples of events and timescales could include volcanic explosions and earthquakes, which happen
quickly and erosion of rocks, which occurs slowly.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
-Some events happen very quickly; others
occur very slowly, over a time period much
longer than one can observe.
 Proficiency Scale
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SCI-02.ESS2
DCI Earth Space Science ESS2
Earth's Systems
Performance Expectations
The performance expectations in second grade help students formulate answers to questions such as:
- How does land change and what are some things that cause it to change?
- What are the different kinds of land and bodies of water?
- How are materials similar and different from one another, and how do the properties of the materials relate to their use?
- What do plants need to grow?
- How many types of living things live in a place?”
Students are expected to develop an understanding of what plants need to grow and how plants depend on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Students are also expected to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. An understanding of observable properties of materials is developed by students at this level through analysis and classification of different materials. Students are able to apply their understanding of the idea that wind and water can change the shape of the land to compare design solutions to slow or prevent such change. Students are able to use information and models to identify and represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area and where water is found on Earth.
Calculation Method for DCI
Disciplinary Core Ideas are larger groups of related Performance Expectations. So the Disciplinary Core Idea Grade is a calculation of all the related Performance Expectations. So click on the Performance Expectation name below each Disciplinary Core Idea to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations. |
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SCI-02.ESS2.01
2nd Grade (SCI) Science Standards
[ESS2] Earth's Systems
SCI-02.ESS2.01 Compare and contrast multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind
or water from changing the shape of the land.
Clarification Statement: Examples of solutions could include different designs of dikes and windbreaks to hold back wind and
water, and different designs for using shrubs, grass, and trees to hold back the land.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
-Wind and water can change the shape of the
land.
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution
-Because there is always more than one
possible solution to a problem, it is useful to
compare and test designs.
Proficiency Scale
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SCI-02.ESS2.02
2nd Grade (SCI) Science Standards
[ESS2] Earth's Systems
SCI-02.ESS2.02 Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of
water in an area.
Clarification Statement: blank
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale
System Interactions
-Maps show where things are located. One
can map the shapes and kinds of land and
water in any area.
Proficiency Scale
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SCI-02.ESS2.03
2nd Grade (SCI) Science Standards
[ESS2] Earth's Systems
SCI-02.ESS2.03 Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it
can be solid or liquid.
Clarification Statement: Multimedia sources may be used to obtain the information
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface
Processes
-Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes and
ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid
form.
Proficiency Scale
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SCI-02.LS2
DCI Life Science LS2
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Performance Expectations
The performance expectations in second grade help students formulate answers to questions such as:
- How does land change and what are some things that cause it to change?
- What are the different kinds of land and bodies of water?
- How are materials similar and different from one another, and how do the properties of the materials relate to their use?
- What do plants need to grow?
- How many types of living things live in a place?”
Students are expected to develop an understanding of what plants need to grow and how plants depend on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Students are also expected to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. An understanding of observable properties of materials is developed by students at this level through analysis and classification of different materials. Students are able to apply their understanding of the idea that wind and water can change the shape of the land to compare design solutions to slow or prevent such change. Students are able to use information and models to identify and represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area and where water is found on Earth.
Calculation Method for DCI
Disciplinary Core Ideas are larger groups of related Performance Expectations. So the Disciplinary Core Idea Grade is a calculation of all the related Performance Expectations. So click on the Performance Expectation name below each Disciplinary Core Idea to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations. |
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SCI-02.LS2.01
2nd Grade (SCI) Science Standards
[LS2] Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
SCI-02.LS2.01 Plan and investigate to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Clarification Statement: blank
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems
-Plants depend on water and light to grow.
Proficiency Scale
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SCI-02.LS2.02
2nd Grade (SCI) Science Standards
[LS2] Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
SCI-02.LS2.02 Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in
dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Clarification Statement: CSTATEMENT
Disciplinary Core Ideas
DCISTATEMENTS
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
Reasoning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
Product Targets
Proficiency Scale
The Student ...
1 Beginning
... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing
... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient
“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced
... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
Resources
Websites
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SCI-02.LS4
DCI Life Science LS3
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
Performance Expectations
The performance expectations in second grade help students formulate answers to questions such as:
- How does land change and what are some things that cause it to change?
- What are the different kinds of land and bodies of water?
- How are materials similar and different from one another, and how do the properties of the materials relate to their use?
- What do plants need to grow?
- How many types of living things live in a place?”
Students are expected to develop an understanding of what plants need to grow and how plants depend on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Students are also expected to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. An understanding of observable properties of materials is developed by students at this level through analysis and classification of different materials. Students are able to apply their understanding of the idea that wind and water can change the shape of the land to compare design solutions to slow or prevent such change. Students are able to use information and models to identify and represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area and where water is found on Earth.
Calculation Method for DCI
Disciplinary Core Ideas are larger groups of related Performance Expectations. So the Disciplinary Core Idea Grade is a calculation of all the related Performance Expectations. So click on the Performance Expectation name below each Disciplinary Core Idea to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations. |
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