Grade 2 Category
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 3 – Adventures in Algebra (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 11, 2018—Happy Third Day! Today our young mathematicians worked with variables in equations and solved variable puzzles. They were actually solving one- and two-step equations in order to figure out the puzzles. Next class session, they will create their own puzzles for their peers to solve. They will make sure their puzzles are in equation form...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 2 – Traveling Through Time (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 10, 2018—Our archaeologists had a very successful but challenging day today! First, we reviewed everything we learned yesterday about the kind of work that archaeologists do. We had a lot of fun practicing using the scientific method by hypothesizing what mysterious materials were placed inside plastic eggs. Students had to observe, make hypotheses, and compare notes...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 2 – Adventures in Algebra (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 10, 2018—Happy Second Day! Today the mathematicians differentiated between expressions and equations by explaining their similarities and differences. They are beginning to understand that expressions involve numbers, operations, and/or variables. However, equations show how two expressions are equal to one another. They were introduced to hands-on equation which is a fun and easy way for our...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 1 – Traveling Through Time (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 9, 2018—Dear SAVY parents, Our budding archaeologists had a wonderful first day in Mesoamerica! We had so much fun, we almost ran out of time! We began this morning talking about what it is we think archaeologists do versus what archaeologists actually do! Like most adults, many of the students were surprised to learn that archaeologists...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 4, Day 1 – Adventures in Algebra (Rising 2nd)
Jul. 9, 2018—Happy First Day! Our Algebra class is digging deep into a unit on algebraic expressions, equations, and variables. The mathematicians created concept maps to assess their prior knowledge of the skills/concepts being taught in this particular unit. They also created concept maps about themselves to become familiar with each other. They were introduced to a...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 5 – Environmental Explorers (Rising 2nd)
Jun. 29, 2018—Happy Fifth Day! Thanks to all the parents who stopped by our classroom and visited the stakeholders of Dunesville, NC. The young explorers had a great time showcasing their work today. They also revealed their decision to approve the camp proposal with a 6-4 vote in favor of the children’s camp. Nevertheless, the four members...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 4 – Environmental Explorers (Rising 2nd)
Jun. 28, 2018—Happy Third Day! Today the students were able to use a simulation game to see the effects of erosion caused by storms and the rise of the sea level. They used this visual representation of erosion and all their research to determine if they needed any other information before making a final decision on the...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 3 – Environmental Explorers (Rising 2nd)
Jun. 27, 2018—Happy Third Day! Today proved to be another busy day for our young explorers. They researched two different types of sand (beach and all-purpose) to better understand the landform that will affect the possible building of a children’s camp. They recorded data on the sands’ texture and other physical characteristics of the two types of...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 2 – Environmental Explorers (Rising 2nd)
Jun. 26, 2018—Happy Second Day! What is erosion and how is it different from weathering? This is the question that the environmental explorers were able to answer after conducting several experiments involving rocks, limestone, vinegar, and water. These experiments also helped them to determine the difference between physical and chemical weathering. As members of the town council...
Summer SAVY 2018: Session 3, Day 1 – Environmental Explorers (Rising 2nd)
Jun. 25, 2018—Happy First Day! Our Explorers are off to great start! We dove in with investigating our prior knowledge of “erosion” using a concept map. Students were introduced to a problem at the beach in which the plans for building a children’s camp at the beach town of Dunesville are on hold because the town council...