Case Study: Grade 2 Life Science Lesson Adaptation

Focal Science Practices:
  • Asking questions
  • Developing and using models
  • Planning and carrying out investigations
  • Analyzing and interpreting data
  • Using mathematical and computational thinking
  • Constructing explanations
  • Engaging in argument from evidence
  • Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

Lesson Description:
  • Ms. Mitchell’s 2nd grade class is in the middle of a unit on ecosystem interactions. In this particular lesson, students are developing a model to reflect the role of animals in plant reproduction (ex: dispersing seeds or pollinating plants). Students spent previous lessons researching and watching video clips to investigate the role of animals involved in seed dispersal and plant pollination.
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Related NGSS Performance Expectation:
  • 2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.* (*The performance expectations marked with an asterisk integrate traditional science content with engineering through a Practice or Disciplinary Core Idea).
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Grade 2  Lesson Adaptation
Grade 2 Lesson Adaptation Key