Science Challenge

HISD 2nd Grade Science
Science Challenge

M3 L13
March 20, 2024

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Science Challenge

LO: SWBAT use patterns in daytime length as evidence
to present claims about when different kinds of plants
will grow flowers.

DOL: Given a problem, SW correctly identify evidence to
present claims about when different kinds of plants will
grow flowers in at least 2 of 3 questions.

SCI.2.8C observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the Moon

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Essential Understandings &

Guiding Questions

How can we explain why different kinds of
strawberry plants grow flowers during different
months?

Lesson Vocabulary

sunrise

sunset

daytime

Flower Market

Flower Market Presentations

How did the patterns help you recommend when the
farmer should sell the plants?

Multiple Choice

Observe the Daytime length chart for 2020.

In the year 2021, April should have the daytime length of ___

• 10 hours

• 11 hours

• 12 hours

• 13 hours

• 14 hours

Fill in the Blanks

What is the pattern of daytime from January 21 to June 21?

How did you choose a plant to recommend for
your month?

Fill in the Blanks

Which Month is NOT a good choice for a short-day plant?

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Drag and Drop

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Nighttime

Daytime

time

between

sunrise

sunset

east

west

before

hour

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Class Anchor Model

How does knowing the

daytime length changes the
same way every year help the

farmer?

Do you think the daytime

length pattern was the same

then as it is now?

Do you think this pattern could

help the Polynesian

navigators travel from island

to island?

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DOL :Given a problem,
SW correctly identify
evidence to present
claims about when
different kinds of plants
will grow flowers in at
least 2 of 3 questions.

Demonstration of Learning