Students in 2nd grade will focus on measuring and graphing weather data by building functional rain gauges and analyzing temperature patterns.
Students demonstrate Earth's rotation to explain the day/night cycle and engineer tools to track the Sun's movement via shadows.
Students analyze data on seasonal changes and lunar cycles to predict patterns of light and temperature.
Students model the orbits of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and map out the order of the planets in our solar system.
Students investigate the Sun as a source of light and heat, the Moon's reflection, and the power of telescopic tools.
Students explore the patterns of seasons and how nature changes throughout the year to help a migrating bird prepare for its journey.