Grade 2 Unit 10 The Wonder of Building
Step into the fascinating world of "The Wonder of Building" unit, where young minds explore the intricate connection between living things and their environment. What are the 'homes' of these critters like? How have the critters adapted to fit right into this place? What is the human impact on the lives of these critters? Your child will have opportunities to combine all their knowledge from their investigations to imagine a habitat they could offer the critters. This unit intertwines science, social studies, and language arts skills for investigations and math and collaborative skills in building.
From constructing bird or bug houses to crafting nature-inspired stories, this unit fosters essential skills while nurturing a deep understanding of interconnectedness, reciprocity, and a sense of place.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Building
Learning Standards
Concept: Objects and shapes have attributes that can be described, measured, and compared.
Connection: Your child will look at the habitats of the creatures around them and build structures to support different needs. They will use math competencies in building structures.
Science:
Concept: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.
Connection: Your child will look for the creatures living in the grass, dirt, sand, and water around them as they gather information about the habitat needs of such critters.
Social Studies:
Concept: Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.
Connection: As your child investigates the habitats of the creatures around them, they will be presented with ideas about human impact as well as human relationships to the environment.
Language Arts:
Concept: Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.
Connection: Your child will investigate habitats through real-life experiences and reading and then express their discoveries in writing and artistic expression.