Earth's Surface 

Grade Level: 2nd

Subject: Science

Time Frame: 3-4 weeks (quarter 1)

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Essential Questions

 

- where is water found on earth?
- how can we find water on earth?
- in what forms does water exist?
- can you think of different forms of land?
- how can maps help us?
- what are the differences and similarities between oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds?

 

 

By the end of the unit, students will know:

 

- water is found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds
- water exists in liquid or ice forms
- different landforms exist on Earth. Some of them are mountains, hills, valleys, plains, and islands
- we can use a map to find where water and landforms are located on Earth

 

 

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By the end of the unit, students will be able to:

 

- describe some of the distinguishing characteristics of oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds
- recognize and name different bodies if water in pictures and on maps
- describe where water may exist as a liquid or as a solid (ice)
- identify and describe characteristics of mountains, hills, valleys, plains, and islands 

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Topics

 

- earth's water
- types of water
- water as a solid
- landforms
- maps 

 

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Standards

2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-