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(2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.5, 2.2.6) 2nd grade science Day to day and over the seasons, observe, measure, record and recognize patterns and ask questions about features of weather

I chose this site because it had great explinations of the weather. You can create many different activities to demonste understanding of weather. One thing I would do it first teach the students the aspests of weather and the differences in lengths of daylight in difference seasons. Then , we would all together do an activity to determine the difference in Earth's titls and how it affects weather during different seasons. Extensions: you can extend this activity for younger students by creating a chart to graph the different seasons and what the weather looks like in those seasons, then you can demonstrate the earths tilt with a globe and have the students guess which season they think our state would be in depending on Earth's tilt. Adaptions: I would suggest using illustrations to explain vocabulary, they can make a vocabulary journal.

Students who are more advanced can find the density of the liquids and then explain why some liguids are "heavier" than others. This activity could also be used for higher grades that deal with finding densities of different substances. This activity can be connected to math by measuring the volumes of the liquids.

It's fun to add the liquids out of order from densest to least dense and observe as they still seek their layer. I've done this with Karo syrup that I've added blue food coloring to, red water, and oil, but we add the water first, then the Karo syrup, and then the oil and the liquid seeks its layer. We extend this further by stirring the liquids too. Some of the layers separate out, but others remain mixed. It's a cool activity!

This activity can be used for older grade levels by having students first try the experiment and then having them find answers as to why different substances cause different tastes. This activity could also be connected to math by graphing the results of what student liked what taste the best or the worst.

This game can be used with more advanced or older students by using two digit numbers instead of only one digit numbers. The pair could also compete against eachother with just paper and pencil instead of someone having a calculator. Problems could be made easier for students who need extra help, by having only two or three numbers on a card to add together. Instead of having only addition, the note cards could include subtraction, multiplication, and/or division.

This game can be played with addition, multiplication, and division. The game can also be increased in difficulty by adding two or more digit numbers and varying the problems constantly. The game can be played in pairs or groups. Students who are high achievers can play against eachother to create harder problems and students who struggle can work with eachother to create problems for eachother. This game can be linked with spelling by playing hangman first with spelling words and then playing this game for math.

To extend this project, have students add and subtract rolls to come to a final answer. ie: the first roll is a quarter, the second roll is a dime, the total would be $0.35

Students can work in groups by first designing their bridge using pencil and paper, so ELLs and special needs students can be split up into these groups. This activity can be connected to social studies by teaching children about bridges and/or transportation from different time periods.