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● Picture retakes-8
Labour day- 3 Thanksgiving- 5,8 Remembrance day-9,12 Christmas Break 19-21
Themes
SCIENCE
Timing of Delivery
September – October November – December
Understandings: Buoyancy and Boats Understandings: Magnetism
2-7 Construct objects that will float on and move through water, and
evaluate various designs for watercraft. 2-8 Describe the interaction of magnets with other magnets and with common materials.
Skills: Science Inquiry Skills: Science Inquiry
2-1 Investigate, with guidance, the nature of things, demonstrating an 2-1 Investigate, with guidance, the nature of things, demonstrating an understanding of
understanding of the procedures followed. the procedures followed.
2-2 Recognize patterns and order in objects and events studied; and, with 2-2 Recognize patterns and order in objects and events studied; and, with guidance,
guidance, record procedures and observations, using pictures and words; record procedures and observations, using pictures and words; and make predictions and
General Outcomes and make predictions and generalizations, based on observations. generalizations, based on observations.
1. Describe, classify and order materials on the basis of their 1. Identify where magnets are used in the environment and why they are used.
buoyancy. Students who have achieved this expectation will 2. Distinguish materials that are attracted by a magnet from those that are not.
distinguish between materials that sink in water and those that 3. Recognize that magnets attract materials with iron or steel in them; and given a
will float. variety of metallic and nonmetallic objects, predict those that will be attracted by
2. Alter or add to a floating object so that it will sink, and alter or a magnet.
add to a non-floating object so that it will float. 4. Recognize that magnets have polarity, demonstrate that poles may either repel or
3. Assemble materials so they will float, carry a load and be stable attract each other, and state a rule for when poles will repel or attract each other.
in water. 5. Design and produce a device that uses a magnet.
Modify a watercraft to increase the load it will carry. 6. Demonstrate that most materials are transparent to the effects of a magnet. A
4. Modify a watercraft to increase its stability in water. magnetic field will pass through such materials, whereas other materials interact
5. Evaluate the appropriateness of various materials to the with a magnet.
Specific Outcomes
construction of watercraft, in particular: the degree to which 7. Compare and measure the strength of magnets.
the material is waterproof (not porous), the ability to form
waterproof joints between parts, the stiffness or rigidity of the
material, the buoyancy of the material.
6. Develop or adapt methods of construction that are appropriate
to the design task.
7. Adapt the design of a watercraft so it can be propelled through
water.
8. Explain why a given material, design or component is appropriate
to the design task.
- Alter a sheet of aluminum foil to make it sink and float - identify objects in the classroom that are magnetic
- Test multiple objects to determine if they sink or float - determine objects in everyday life that are magnetic
- Modify a water bottle to make it sink and float - determine magnetic and non-magnetic objects by “going fishing”
Learning Activities - place washers in the middle of a wide boat and a narrow boat to - determine that magnets are attracted to iron and steel and not attracted to all
determine which is more stable metals from a movement activity.
- test various materials to determine which are waterproof - paper clip pull to determine that some magnets are stronger than others
- Use various materials to seal a leaking boat - build a moving object using magnets
- Build a boat that floats and holds a load
Observations, self-assessments (thumbs up/thumbs down), anecdotal notes, completion of class work, Performance based assessment, rubrics (performance task),
Assessment
Lesson 4- Basic scientific method ( hypothesis and report) Lesson 4- How strong is your magnet?
Lesson 5- Wide and narrow boats Lesson 5- North and South poles
Lesson Topics Lesson 6- How to seal a tinfoil boat Lesson 6- Materials that allow magnetic force to pass through
SOCIAL STUDIES
Timing of Delivery September-October November - December
2.1 Canada’s Dynamic Communities 2.1 Canada’s Dynamic Communities
Students will demonstrate an understanding and Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage,
appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics and resources shape and change Canada’s communities
economics and resources shape and change Canada’s
General Outcomes
communities 2.2 A Community in the Past
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how a community emerged, and of how the various
interactions and cooperation among peoples ensure the continued growth and vitality of the community.
Topic: Our community Topic 3: Acadian Community
2.1.1: appreciate the physical and human geography of the ● Meteghan, Nova Scotia
communities studied ● 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.5, 2.2.6, 2.2.7
2.2.6: analyze how the community being studied emerged,
Specific Outcomes by exploring and reflecting over a series of questions
2.2.7: examine how the community being studied has
changed, by exploring and reflecting over a series of
questions
- Maps - Planning for a trip
- What makes up a community - climate in Meteghan- what should we pack?
- Students community - geography of Meteghan compared to geography of Barons
- rural, suburban, urban communities - Acadian culture
Learning Activities
- continent, country, province, town sort - Meteghan in the early days
- cardinal directions on a map
class discussions, observations- anecdotal notes, completion of daily activity, participation, performance based assessment, interactive ‘Travel Journal’, unit quiz, exit slips
Assessment
Lesson 7- Rural, Suburban, Urban Lesson 8- Bay of Fundy, Whale Watching, Clam Digging
Communities ( Part B)
Lesson 9- Lobster Fishing
Lesson 8- What province do I live in?
Lesson 10- Flags/ People in the community
Lesson 9-What Country do I live in ?
Lesson Topics Lesson 12- Traditions/Introduce Acadia
Lesson 10-What continent do I live on?
Lesson 13- Acadian Food
Lesson 11- town,province,country, continent
Lesson 14- Acadian stories and tales
sort
Lesson 15- Celebrations and traditions in Meteghan
Lesson 12-Our world ( Current events)
Lesson 16- Natural resources
Lesson 13- How to make a map
Lesson 17- Jobs
Lesson 14- Cardinal directions on a map
Lesson 18- Goods and services
Lesson 15- Review
Lesson 19-Tourism around Meteghan
Lesson 16- Quiz
Lesson 20- Introduce performance task
ART
Reflection:
1. Responses to visual forms in nature, designed objects and artworks.
Depiction:
2. Development of imagery based on observations of the visual world.
Composition:
Specific Outcomes
3. Organization of images and their qualities in the creation of unified statements.
Expression:
4. Use of art materials as a vehicle or medium for saying something in a meaningful ways.
● Drawing
● Painting
Shapes and Proportions Fall Meteghan and Magnets Winter
- read “chrysanthemum” - Blowing paint with a straw to make - lighthouse collage with tissue paper -read “snowman at night” and directed
and do a wrinkled tree branches with Q-tip painted and constructions paper drawing snowmen
heart art. leaves - painting with magnets and magnetic -winterlandscape drawing and tempera
- Fish bowl proportions ( - Ocean horizon line painting with objects painting
Learning Activities
with corn syrup paint) boat silhouette - creating a lobster trap with -Read “the mitten” directed drawing of
- Write name in bubble - Directed drawing pumpkin popsicle sticks mittens
letters and draw shape - sailboat directed drawing with
patterns inside crayons and watercolour painting
observations, completion of activities/project, classroom participation, following instructions, staying on task, rubrics, evidence of proper artistic techniques applied,
evidence of creativity and quality craftsmanship
Assessment
Language Arts
Library resources
Resources
Teacher made materials
Lesson 2-Planning for writing Lesson 2-Writers tell information across their fingers, sketch and them write
Lesson 3-Using pictures to add on Lesson 3-Writing to answer readers questions
Lesson 4- Stretching words to spell them Lesson 4-Writing with pictures and words
HEALTH
September
Timing of Delivery October November December
W-2.1 describe the effects of combining W-2.1 describe the effects of combining W-2.2 examine the need for W-2.3 demonstrate appreciation
healthy eating and physical activity healthy eating and physical activity positive health habits; e.g., for own body; e.g., make positive
adequate sleep, sun protection statements about activities one
W-2.5 classify foods according to Canada’s W-2.2 examine the need for positive health
can do
Food Guide to Healthy Eating, a nd apply habits; e.g., adequate sleep, sun protection W-2.3 demonstrate appreciation
Specific Outcomes knowledge of food groups to plan for for own body; e.g., make positive W-2.4 describe personal body
W-2.3 demonstrate appreciation for own body;
appropriate snacks and meals statements about activities one image
e.g., make positive statements about activities
can do
one can do
W-2.4 describe personal body
image
- identifying the four food groups - Ways to be active at home -How to brush your teeth - I like myself
- categorizing food in the four food - What your heart feels like when you are - What would happen if you never - A look in the mirror (body
groups active brushed your teeth? image)
- identifying healthy and unhealthy snacks
- benefits of being active -How to wash your body - The power of yet
Learning Activities
-How to wash your hands - What to do when i’m
-What are germs? feeling sad/mad
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Journaling, class discussions, observations- anecdotal notes, completion of daily activity, participation, exit slips
Assessment
● Library resources
● Teacher supplied and created materials
● Videos & technology
● Interactive games/activities
Resources ● Alberta Program of Studies, Grade 2 Health
Unit 1: Nutrition Unit 2: Active Living Unit 3: Hygiene Unit 4: Mental Health
Lesson 1- Introduction to Canadian food Lesson 1- What does it mean to be active? Lesson 1- Teeth brushing
guide Lesson 2- Active living and healthy eating go Lesson 2- Handwashing and germs Lesson 1- I like myself
Lesson Topics
Lesson 2- Sorting food groups /junk food hand in hand Lesson 3-Bathing Lesson 2- The power of
vs.healthy food Lesson 3- How to be active at home yet(growth mindset)
Lesson 3- eating breakfast Lesson 3- What to do when i’m
Lesson 4- healthy snacking feeling sad/mad
Physical Education
Unit 1: Cooperative Games Unit 2: Floor Hockey Unit 3: Volleyball Unit 4: Basketball
Lesson 1- Perimeter ball Lesson 1-How to hold a stick Lesson 1-Introduction to the unit/ body position Lesson 1-Introduction the unit/
Lesson 2- hula hoop relay Lesson 2 - How to move while holding a hockey Lesson 2- throw and bump with a partner warm up
stick Lesson 3- bump against the wall Lesson 2-dribbling standing
Lesson 3- high five
Lesson 3-How to pass a puck Lesson 4- rally with a partner Lesson 3-dribbling follow the
Lesson 4-link tag Lesson 4- How to dribble a puck Lesson 5- throw and catch above head leader
Lesson 5- zookeeper Lesson 5- (Part A) How to shoot from a stand Lesson 6- throw and catch above head with a Lesson 4-dribbling running and
Lesson 6- colour monster still partner stopping
Lesson 7- rob the nest Lesson 6- (Part B) How to shoot while running Lesson 7- setting against the wall Lesson 5-bounce pass
Lesson 8- gingerbread man Lesson 7- 1 Group game Lesson 8- underhand serving to a partner wall/partner
Lesson Topics
Lesson 8- 2 group games on opposite sides of Lesson 9- underhand serving to a partner across Lesson 6-chest pass
Lesson 9- running relay
the gym the net Lesson 7- passing while running
Lesson 10- caterpillar riot Lesson 10- court positions Lesson 8- Lay up
Lesson 11- laundry basket Lesson 11- Moving to the ball Lesson 9- fowl shooting
Lesson 12- dodgeball classic Lesson 12- Volleyball game with beach ball Lesson 10- shooting practice
Lesson 13- dodgeball doctor Lesson 13- Volleyball game with volleyball (horse)
Lesson 14- not in my backyard Lesson 11- blocking
Lesson 15- repeat of favorite game Lesson 12- rebounding
Lesson 13- player positions
Lesson 14- game