I am excited for an amazing first day of school tomorrow. Just like you, I am filled with joy and nervousness. But, I know that when the day is over you will be thinking, Wow! Second Grade is going to be awesome.
Here is a list of the units Mr. H and I have planned for this magical year:
Thinking Like a Scientist
The year begins with lots of experiments while we learn about the scientific method. We will explore how to read and follow science experiments as well as create our own for the Science Fair.
Geology Rocks!
While we are thinking like scientists, we will investigate how rocks are made and how they change over time.
Medieval Times
Using cardboard we will build a Medieval Village and learn how people lived in those times.
It's Written in the Stars
Through observation and lots of kinesthetic activities, we will investigate the relationship between the Earth, Moon, Sun and stars.
It's Electric!
We will explore the mysterious nature of energy, examine circuits and attempt to create our own energy.
ChangeMakers
For our research project this year, we will focus on people of importance who have made an impact in this world .
Things in Motion
The year finishes up with a unit on Newton's Laws of Motion and simple machines. Ultimately we prepare ourselves to build complex Rube Goldberg Machines.
Those are our BIG PLANS - but for the first couple of weeks we are going to focus on COMMUNITY. We will learn about each other's interests, families and ancestry. We will explore our school and neighborhood, making maps as we explore our space. We will examine Alta Vista School's vision and inquire into our shared values:
- Excellence
- Community
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Inclusion
- Curiosity
- Fun
- Responsibility
- Sustainability
Be sure to leave a comment below if you, too, are excited about starting school.
Let us know what you are looking forward to!.