Virginia SOL 2.1.f.i

Science2nd GradeScientific and Engineering Practices

The Standard

communicate observations and data using simple graphs, drawings, numbers, speech, and/or writing

Virginia Standards of Learning for Science · The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students record what they notice and measure during an investigation. They present their results in a clear form and explain what the information shows.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student records accurate details and includes useful labels. The student can explain a result using evidence from the recorded information.
Common Misconceptions: Students may record what they expected instead of what happened. They may omit labels, copy numbers incorrectly, or state an opinion without evidence.
How to Assess It: Give students the data red 4, blue 2, and yellow 5. Ask them to make a labeled picture graph and write one sentence about the results.

Lesson moves

Observe three ice cubes melting, record changes with labeled sketches and times, then compare the results.
Display a class picture graph and ask, "What claim can you make, and which numbers support it?"
Play Data Match by pairing result cards with the graph, drawing, or sentence that shows the same findings.
Track the weather for five days, make a picture graph, and present a short weather report using the collected information.

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