STEM + Curriculum
The purpose of STEM + is to enhance elementary science concepts. Students will explore various science concepts through hands-on investigations, cooperative learning, and group activities. We focus a great deal on Engineering and the Engineer Design Process. We will also cover some basic technology skills and coding.
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
+ So much more!
ENGINEER DESIGN PROCESS
ASK
IMAGINE
PLAN
CREATE
IMPROVE
PRESENT
The major units are:
Inquiry & Measurement (Scientific Process) September-November
Life Science (Human Body, Organs and Health) November-December
Earth and Space (Planets, Moon and Stars) January-February
Weather, Natural Disasters and Renewable Energy March-April
Physical Science (Energy, Matter, Forces and Flight) May-June
Second Grade is also focusing on graphing skills. Students are presented with opportunities to interpret and record data on various graphs.
Please be sure to ask your child what fun new things they have learned about in Science Exploration each week!