NGSS: 2. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystem
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NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Students should experience science through all 8 practices all the time. Du
however, emphasis will be placed on the following practices: plan and conduct investigations and make observations
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NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: During this instructional unit emphasis will be placed on the following crosscutting con
Structure/Function.
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Focus Topic 1: Plants depend on the environment to meet their basic needs
Focus Topic 2: Variety of life in different habitats
Focus Topic 3: Animal’s role in pollination and seed dispersal
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NGSS Life Science Disciplinary Core Ideas
(Chap. 6)
LS2.A Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems
 Plants depend on water and light to grow. (2LS2-1)
 Plants depend on animals for pollination or to
move their seeds around. (2-LS2-2)
Learning Targets:
 I can identify what plants need to live and
grow.
 I can explain how plants depend on
animals for seed dispersal and pollination.
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
 There are many different kinds of living things
in any area, and they exist in different places on
land in water. (2-LS4-1)
Learning Target:
 I can compare the diversity of life in
different habitats.
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NGSS 2nd Grade Instructional Unit
1
Planting seeds for Science Lesson 1
(class activity or teacher prep)
Prior to August 23
Science Lesson 1-2
Sept. 3 – Sept. 6
2 Science Lessons
Science Lesson 3-4
Sept. 9 - 13
2 Science Lessons
1 ELA Connection Lesson
(Additional observation
of plants)
ELA Connection Lesson
Crickets, Butterflies,
Redworms
Arrive Sept. 11
Science Lesson 5-6
Sept. 16 - 20
2 Science Lessons
(Additional observation
of plants)
Science Lessons 7 - 8
Sept. 23 – 27
2 Science Lessons
1 ELA Connection Lesson
ELA Connection Lesson
Science Lesson 9
ELA Connection Lesson
Sept. 30 – Oct. 4
1 Science Lesson
(2 parts)
1 ELA Connection Lesson
Science Proficiency #1
NGSS Performance Expectations
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.