I Can The Nature of Science

Indiana Process Standards Grade 2

I Can
I can use a notebook to draw and write questions. I can use a notebook to draw and write predictions. I can use a notebook to draw and write observations about data. As a class, we can investigate what will happen over time. As a small group, we can investigate what will happen over time. Independently, I can investigate what will happen over time. I can observe the changes in nature.

Standard
Use a scientific notebook to record predictions, questions and observations about data with pictures, numbers or in words.

Kid Language
Use a science notebook to predict what will happen, observe what does happen, and record what I have questions about.

Evidence of Verb
Written/Visual Expression

DOK
2

Conduct investigations that may happen over time as a class, in small groups, or independently.

Investigate what will happen over time as a class. Investigate what will happen over time as a small group. Investigate what will happen over time independently.

Perform, observe, and identify

2, 3

Generate questions and Ask questions and make observations observe the changes in

Observe, question, and identify

about natural processes. Make predictions based on observations. Discuss observations with peers and be able to support your conclusion with evidence. Make and use simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses.

nature. Use senses to observe. Use observations to predict what could happen. Share observations with classmates. Share conclusions and use data to tell why. Make and use equipment and tools. Use equipment and tools to collect data. Use equipment and tools to help our senses. Recognize if a test is fair.

I can make questions about the changes in nature. I can use my senses to make predictions. I can use data to support my conclusion. I can use data to explain my conclusion to classmates. I can make simple equipment and tools. I can use equipment and tools to collect data. I can use simple equipment and tools such as a hand lens to help my senses. I can recognize if a test is fair.

Predict, observe

Gather, observe, discuss, explain, prove.

3, 4

Design, use, collect

4, 1, 2

Recognize a fair test.

Recognize