Climate Change Curriculum Connections
2 & 3 |
SOCIAL STUDIES 2 & 3 |
Applications of Social Studies |
draw simple interpretations from personal
experiences, oral sources, and visual and written representations
identify
an issue and provide several reasons to support a position
organize
information into sequenced presentations that include a beginning,
middle, and end
identify and implement strategies to address
class problems or projects |
Environment |
describe how physical environment
influences human activities
demonstrate understanding of their responsibility
to local and global environments |
SCIENCE 2 & 3 |
Physical
Science (Energy in our Lives) |
- identify the sources of energy in a
variety of devices found in the school and home
- describe ways energy
is used in the school and home
- evaluate ways energy can
be conserved in the school and home
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Life
Science (Plants in the Environment) |
- describe structures that enable different plants
to survive in different environments
- suggest reasons for the
endangerment or extinction of plant species
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Life
Science (Animals in the Environment) |
- demonstrate a knowledge of what animals
need to survive
- suggest reasons for the endangerment or extinction
of animal species
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 2 & 3 |
Communicate
Ideas and Information (Presenting and Valuing) |
- demonstrate pride and satisfaction in using
language to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings using familiar
forms
- demonstrate a willingness to experiment with communication
forms to respond to, inform, and entertain others
- demonstrate
a willingness to participate in a variety of shared activities
that include reading and listening to stories and poems, dramatic
play,
and presenting their own work
- create a variety of personal
communications, including charts, journals, lists, illustrations,
and stories
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