NGSS: 2. Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Ear
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NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Students should experience science through all 8 practices all the
instructional unit, however, emphasis will be placed on the following practices: developing and using models
and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
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NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: During this instructional unit emphasis will be placed on the following crossc
and stability and change.
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Focus Topic 1: Fast and Slow Changes to the earth
Focus Topic 2: Shapes and Kinds of Land and Water
Focus Topic 3: Water on Earth
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NGSS Earth/Space Science Disciplinary Core
Ideas
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
Some events happen very quickly; others occur
very slowly, over a time period much longer than
one can observe. (2-ESS1-1)
Learning Target:
 I can identify fast and slow changes to the
earth.
 I can use information to construct an
evidence-based account that Earth events
can occur quickly or slowly.
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NGSS Instructional Unit 4
Science Lessons 1-3
March 10 – March 14
3 Science Lessons
(Pebbles, Sand and Silt Inv. 1)
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
Wind and water can change the shape of the
land. (2-ESS2-1)
Learning Target:
 I can explain how wind and water can
change the shape of the land.
ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale
System Interactions
Maps show where things are located. One can
Science Lessons 4 - 5
ELA Connection Lesson
March 17 – March 21
2 Science Lessons
1 ELA Connection Lesson
(Pebbles, Sand and Silt Inv. 2)
Science Lessons 6 - 7
ELA Connection Lesson
(Pebbles, Sand and Silt Inv. 2)
March 24 – March 28
2 Science Lessons
1 ELA Connection Lesson
map the shapes and kinds of land and water in any
area. (2-ESS2-2)
Learning Target:
 I can locate areas of land (i.e. mountains,
flatlands, valleys) and water (i.e. oceans,
rivers, lakes and ponds) on a map.
 I can map the shapes and kinds of land
and water in any area.
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface
Processes
Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, and
ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid form.
(2-ESS2-3)
Learning Target:
 I can locate areas of land (i.e. mountains,
flatlands, valleys) and water (i.e. oceans,
rivers, lakes and ponds) on a map.
 I can identify where water on Earth exists
as solid ice or in liquid form.
Science Lessons 8 - 9
April 7 – April 11
2 Science Lessons
(Pebbles, Sand and Silt Inv. 4)
Science Lessons 10
ELA Connection Lesson
April 14 – April 18
1 Science Lesson
1 ELA Connection Lesson
(Pebbles, Sand and Silt Inv. 4)
Science Lessons 11 - 13
April 21 – April 25
3 Science Lessons
Science Lessons 14 - 15
April 28 – May 1
2 Science Lessons
Science Lessons 16 -17
May 5 - 9
2 Science Lessons
Science Proficiency #4
Window Opens
May 12
NGSS Performance Expectations
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
2-ESS1-1. Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
2-ESS2-2. Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.