researchbook  We are Researchers
Theme 4 Unit 1

 

Second Grade Home
Exploration Questions 1-7 Exploration Questions 8-14

 

  Teacher Resources Student Resources

Exploration Questions 1-7
Shared Reading:
  Dinosaur Hunters
(Q1-Time For Kids)

The Watcher
(Q1-SafeShare)

   Story Collector
(Q2-Time For Kids)

  Super Croc
(Q2)

  The Water Cycle
(Q3)

  Evaporation Experiment
(Q3)

  Do Dolphins Kiss?
(Q4)

  Splish Splash!
(Q5)

  Inventors Timeline
(Q5)

  Play Smart
(Q6)


Interactive Read Aloud:

Earmuffs For Everyone
(Q1-3 SafeShare)



Videos:

Compound Words
(SafeShare)

Context Clues
(SafeShare)

R Controlled Vowels
(SafeShare)

Force, Work, and Energy
(SafeShare)


Discovery: Prior to selecting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)


Electricity and Magnetism

Inventors and Inventions

 Animal Cam

What Does a Veternarian Do?

  Looking Into a Dog's Eyes



Songs:

Alive with Food
(Q6 SS and Science)

Context Clues Song
(SafeShare)

Adjective Review
(SafeShare)

Adjective Song
(SafeShare)

Adjective Song
(SafeShare)

Suffix Song
(SafeShare)

Sight Words Song
(SafeShare)

Arts Integration:

Super Sleuth
(Q4 SS and Science)

Smart Notebooks:

Who are Researchers
(Q1 - Morning Mission Launch)

How to Commincate as a Researcher
(Q2 - SS and Science)

Text Features 1
(Q2)

Text Features 2
(Q4)

How Can I Learn from Researchers?
(Q5 - SS and Science)

Slow Foods
(Q6 - Move, Move, Move!)

My Health
(Q7 - Move, Move, Move!)

Vowel Teams
(Q1-4 Foundational Literacy Matrix PowerPoint)

Context Clues
(Q1-4 Foundational Literacy Matrix PowerPoint)

Adjectives To Compare
(Q1-4 Foundational Literacy Matrix PowerPoint)

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My Plate

Theme Activities:
My Plate
(USDA)

Blast Off Game
(My Plate Activity)

Create a Theme Poem
(Read Write Think)


Food Coloring Fun
(Solusville)

Talking My Plate
(Solusville)

My Plate Jigsaw Puzzle
(Solusville)

Matching Meals Memory Game
(Solusville)

Build a Meal Game
(Solusville)

Experiments With Magnets
(True Flix)

Experiments With Motion

(True Flix)

Force and Motion
(TurtleDiary)

What are Magnets?
(TurtleDiary)

Foundational Activities:


Compound Words
(Learning Games For Kids)


Form Compound Words
(TurtleDiary)


Magnets Word Search
(TurtleDiary)

Force and Motion Word Search
(TurtleDiary)

Vowel Teams
(Starfall)

Multiple Meaning Words
(Smart Tutor)

Context Clues Set 1
(Mr. Anker)

Context Clues Set 2

(Mr. Anker)

My Reading Tools
(Fun For the Brain)

Word Bingo
(ABCya)

High Frequency Word Practice
(Smart Tutor)

Create a Word Cloud
(ABCya)

Basic Sight Words
(Smart Tutor)

Sight Word Recognition
(ABCYa)

Spell High Frequency Words 1
(Mr. Anker)

Spell High Frequency Words 2
(Mr. Anker)

Spell High Frequency Words 3
(Mr. Anker)

Spell High Frequency Words 4
(Mr. Anker)

Exploration Questions 8-14


Shared Reading:
  Map Key
(Q8)

  Sharing the Road
(Q9)

  Home Sweet Home
(Q9 - Time For Kids)

  Losing the Lynx
(Q10 - Time For Kids)

  A New Deal On School Meals
(Q12 - Time For Kids)

Interactive Read Aloud:

Smart Notebook Pebble Go Leadership Read and Respond
(Q8-10)

Videos:

 
Discovery: Prior to selecting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Wellness Review




ed Past Tense
(SafeShare)

Interactive Online Video Prefixes and Suffixes
(eLearning For Kids)

Prefix or Suffix? by The Bazillions
(SafeShare)

Songs:

Context Clues
(SafeShare)

Context Clues Song
(SafeShare)

Controlling R Song
(SafeShare)

Adverbs Song
(SafeShare)

Rock and Roll Adverbs
(SafeShare)

Adverbs 2 Song
(SafeShare)

Adverb Song From Grammaropolis
(SafeShare)

Prefix or Suffix
(SafeShare)

Characters and Setting Song
(SafeShare)

Prefix and Suffix Song
(SafeShare)

Noun Song
(SafeShare)

Abstract Nouns Song
(SafeShare)


Smart Notebooks:

R Controlled Vowels
PowerPoint
(Google Slides Version)
(Q5-8)


Abstract and Concrete Nouns
PowerPoint
(Google Slides version)
(Foundational Literacy)

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Text Features
(Explicit Comprehension)
Theme Activities:
Story Map
(Read Write Think)

Create a Book
(Read Write Think)

Nutrient Machine Madness
(Solusville)

Ride the Food Label Game
(Solusville)

Grocery Store Adventure
(Solusville)

Board Builder
Discovery: Prior to selecting the link, login to DiscoveryEducation (aacps.discoveryeducation.com)

Rachel Carson Extension

Foundational Activities:
Syllable Practice
(Fun 4 the Brain)

Syllable Practice
(Smart Tutor)

Prefix and Suffix Game
(Fun English Games)


Suffix Space War Game
(TurtleDiary)

Suffix Video
(TurtleDiary)

Word Fusion
(TurtleDiary)

Adjectives and Adverbs
(TurtleDiary)

Spot the Adverb
(TurtleDiary)

Multiple Meaning Words
(Smart Tutor)

Multiple Meaning Words
(Mr. Anker)

Multiple Meaning Words 2
(Mr. Anker)

Adjectives and Adverbs with -ly
(ESLGames Plus)

Adjective Volley Game
(ESLGames Plus)

Adverb Spin Game
(ESLGames Plus)

Adverb and Adjective Car Race
(ESLGames Plus)

Sort Verbs and Adverbs
(BBC)

Prefixes and Suffixes
(eLearning for Kids)

Noun Suffix Spin
(ESLGames Plus)

Prefixes
(Smart Tutor)

Prefix Memory Game
(Big Brown Bear)

Prefixes and Suffix Practice
(Smart Tutor)

Match the Prefix or Suffix
(BBC)

Billionaire Noun Plurals Game
(ESL Games)

The Plural Girls
(Funbrain)

Irregular Plural Nouns 1
(Mr. Anker)

Irregular Plural Nouns 2
(Mr. Anker)

Word Bingo
(ABCYa)

Sight Word Practice
(Smart Tutor)

Sight Word Practice 2
(Smart Tutor)

Sight Word Practice 3
(Smart Tutor)

Create A Word Cloud!
(ABCYa)

Spelling Practice
(ABCYa)

Kitten Hop
(ABCYa)

Noun Suffix Spin
(ESLGames Plus)

Prefix Memory Game
(Big Brown Bear)

Prefixes
(Smart Tutor)

Abstract vs. Concrete Nouns
(Learning + Fun)

 

 

Teacher Notes
Questions/Resources Standards
 
Exploration Questions 1-7

Earmuffs For Everyone
Quinn and Penny (Part1)
Quinn and Penny (Part 2)
Electricity and Magnetism
Inventors and Inventions
Animal Cam
What Does a Vegetarian Do?
Looking Into a Dog's Eyes
Force, Work, and Energy
Compound Words
Context Clues
R Controlled Vowels
Alive With Food
Context Clues Song
Adjective Review
Adjective Song
Adjective Song
Suffix Song
Sight Words Song
Super Sleuth
Who Are Researchers?
How to Communicate as a Researcher
Text Features 1
Text Features 2
How Can I Learn From Researchers?
Slow Foods
My Health
Vowel Teams
Context Clues
Adjectives to Compare
My Plate
My Plate
Blast Off Game
Create a Theme Poem
Food Coloring Fun
Talking My Plate
My Plate Jigsaw Puzzle
Matching Meals Memory Game
Build a Meal Game
Experiments With Magnets
Experiments WIth Motion
Force and Motion
What are MAgnets?
Compound Words
Word Pairs
Form Compound Words
Magnets Word Search
Force and Motion Word Search
Vowel Teams
Multiple Meaning Words
Context Clues Set 1
Context Clues Set 2
My Reading Tools
Word Bingo
High Frequency Word Practice
Create a Word Cloud
Basic Sight Words
Sight Word Recognition
SPell High Frequency Words 1
Spell High Frequency Words 2
Spell High Frequency Words 3
SPell High Frequency Words 4
Common Core

RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

RI.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

 RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

 RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

RF.2.3c Decode regularly spelled two syllable words with long vowels.

L.2.1e Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

L.2.4a Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

L.2.4d  Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words.

 RF1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

 



Health

National PE Standard 4:

The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

 ASCA Mindsets (Standards):

Demonstrates the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical
Science/Social Studies

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

SL.1.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.

NGSS Science & Engineering Practice 1 Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the natural and/or designed world(s).
 Practice 3 Plan and conduct an investigation collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question.
 Practice 3 Make predictions based on prior experiences.

C3-D2.His Generate questions about individuals nd groups that have shaped a significant historical change.

Technology | ISTE Standards Addressed:
1.
Empowered Learner, 2. Digital Citizen
 
Exploration Questions 8-14

Wellness Video
ed Past Tense
Context Clues
Context Clues Song
Controlling R Song
Adverbs Song
ROck and ROll Adverbs
Adverbs 2 Song
Adverb Song from Grammaropolis
Prefix or Suffix
R Controlled Vowels
Story Map
Create a Book
Nutrient Machine Madness
Ride the Food Label
Grocery Store Adventure
Syllable Practice
Syllable Practice
Prefix and Suffix Game
Suffix Space War Game
Suffix Video
Word Fusion
Adjectives and Adverbs
Spot the Adverb
Multiple Meaning Words
Multiple Meaning Wirds
Multiple Meaning Words 2
Adjectives and Adverbs with -ly
Adjective Volley Game
Adverb Spin Game
Adverb and Adjective Car Race
Sort Verbs and Adverbs
Prefixes and Suffixes
Noun Suffix Spin
Prefixes
Prefix Memory Game
Prefix and Suffix Practice
Common Core

RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson

 RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

 RF1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

 RF1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

 L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking

 L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Health

National PE Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

 ASCA Mindsets (Standards):

Demonstrates the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well being
Science/Social Studies

1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
SL.1.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.

SL.2.1c Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.
NGSS Science & Engineering Practice 1 Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the natural and/or designed world(s).
 Practice 3 Plan and conduct an investigation collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence to answer a question.

 Practice 3 Make predictions based on prior experiences.

NGSS SEP 2 Developing and Using Models Develop and/or use a model to represent amounts, relationships, relative scales, and/or patterns in the natural and designed world(s).

C3-D2.Geo.1 Construct maps, graphs, and other representations of familiar places.

Technology | ISTE Standards addressed:
1.
Empowered Learner, 2. Digital Citizen

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August 2017
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