Rio Tinto Hands On Science Curriculum Grade 2
Rio Tinto Hands On Science Curriculum Grade 2
Standard 1: The Processes of Science, Communication of Science, and the Nature of Science
Description: Can a blue whale fit in the school? Students measure lengths of whales in the school halls and then graph their sizes. |
Class Science Fair Description: Three examples of class science fair projects that could be completed and submitted to the school science fair. |
Class Science Fair Unit |
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Description: The amount of sugar, salt, and fat in fast food restaurant meals are calculated, measured, and compared as to how healthy the meals are to eat. |
Standard 2: Earth and Space Science
Description: Students explore Utah rocks and minerals and their common uses. Students learn the differences between minerals, sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. |
Standard 3: Physical Science
Description: Physical changes are explored and the concept that mass does not change during a physical change is observed. |
Standard 4: Life Science