The Nature of Science contains the process skill TEKS, all of which must be addressed, maintained, and *** throughout the year

2nd Grade
Science
Scope, Sequence, & Resources

In Grade 2, the study of science includes planning and conducting simple classroom and field investigations. As students learn science skills, they identify components and processes of the natural world including the water cycle and the use of resources. They observe melting and evaporation, weather, and the pushing and pulling of objects as examples of change. In addition, students distinguish between characteristics of living organisms and nonliving objects, compare lifelong needs of plants and animals, understand how living organisms depend on their environments, and identify functions of parts of plants and animals. The unifying concepts are continuing threads that tie all of science together and should be emphasized in all units of instruction. The Nature of Science contains the process TEKS (2.1-2.4), all of which must be addressed, maintained, and reinforced throughout the year in all units of study.

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Pacing Guide

Notebooking

Unit of Study TEKS/& TAKS Objectives	Timeline	Resources
1. Change in Motion Continuing Threads: -The Nature of Science TEKS -Properties, Patterns, and Models -Constancy and Change -Systems	4 ½ Weeks	Clarifying Statements -Changes in Motion -The Nature of Science Aligned Instructional Resources S.C.O.P.E. Resources Ed Tech Science Lessons Technology Resources Assessment Spotlights -Changes in Motion -The Nature of Science Trade Book Suggestions Vocabulary
2. Pattern of Changes in Weather & the Natural World Continuing Threads: -The Nature of Science TEKS -Properties, Patterns, and Models -Constancy and Change -Systems	9 Weeks	Clarifying Statements -Weather -The Nature of Science Aligned Instructional Resources S.C.O.P.E. Resources Ed Tech Science Lessons Technology Resources Assessment Spotlights -Weather -The Nature of Science Trade Book Suggestions Vocabulary
3. Natural Resources Continuing Threads: -The Nature of Science TEKS -Properties, Patterns, and Models -Constancy and Change -Systems	4 ½ Weeks	Clarifying Statements -Natural Resources -The Nature of Science Aligned Instructional Resources S.C.O.P.E. Resources Ed Tech Science Lessons Technology Resources Assessment Spotlights -Natural Resources (n/a) -The Nature of Science Trade Book Suggestions Vocabulary
4. Animals Continuing Threads: -The Nature of Science TEKS -Properties, Patterns, and Models -Constancy and Change -Systems	9 Weeks	Clarifying Statements -Animals -The Nature of Science Aligned Instructional Resources S.C.O.P.E. Resources Ed Tech Science Lessons Technology Resources Assessment Spotlights -Animals -The Nature of Science Trade Book Suggestions Vocabulary
5. Plants Continuing Threads: -The Nature of Science TEKS -Properties, Patterns, and Models -Constancy and Change -Systems	9 Weeks	Clarifying Statements -Plants -The Nature of Science Aligned Instructional Resources S.C.O.P.E. Resources Ed Tech Science Lessons Technology Resources Assessment Spotlights -Plants -The Nature of Science Trade Book Suggestions Vocabulary

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