How the World Works
IB Grade 2 Unit 2
Family Newsletter: Because when schools and parents team up, students succeed!
Central Idea
Change can be man-made or natural.
Lines of inquiry:
- Matter has predictable properties.
- The Earth's surface is always changing.
- Natural resources affect human decision making.
Key Concepts: causation, change, connection
Approach to Learning: thinking skills
Matter
Matter can be solid, liquid, or gas.
Earth
Earth is our planet.
Natural Resources
Natural resources can be found all around Earth.
Family Discussion Questions
What kids of solid matter can you find around the house? What about liquid and gas?
What natural resources can be found in your neighborhood?
Science Video for Kids: Natural Resources of the Earth
Natural Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H5IKV6_iMw