AIS - Grade 2

Unit 3: Where we are in Place and Time This unit our school was practicing being balanced and flexible! We were both online and in school. The grade 2 students did an amazing job of adjusting to our changes and succeeding with all of the tasks that were placed in front of them.  Our central idea for this unit was: Exploration has a lasting impact on both people and the plant. We explored ideas and imaginings about exploration as well as about indigenous people.  First, we thought about exploration in our own lives and about what it means to explore. We took turns sharing places that we have explored, and places that we'd like to explore more. We thought about the central idea and took about each section for further inspection.  We liked learning about explorers in the past and their impact on the world. We learned about famous explorers from near and far, from the far in the past and some from more recent history.  We enjoyed learning about explorers such as Ibn Battuta, Felicity A

This unit has been very exciting and rewarding. We enjoyed participating in Japanese culture day, the Talent Show, as well as shopping at the grade 6 & 7 stalls to raise money for charity. We learned about the scientific method and conducted multiple experiments, culminating in making a Rube Goldberg Machine. We created a class book, and designed and made two maths games. We also worked on our personal and social skills, working together to understand how it feels to be left out, and how we can show that we respect each other both in and outside of the classroom.  Unit of Inquiry Theme : How The World Works ( Students explored an aspect of the underlined section ) An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principals; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. Central Idea: People use their unde

What a great way to start a new academic year! In our first unit of the 2021-2022 academic year, grade two students explored different aspects of health & well-being and how they are interrelated with our choices. While doing that, they explored thinking routines that will help them deepen their understanding and provide critical reflection and action opportunities. But, more importantly, they laid strong foundations to create a positive classroom atmosphere where everyone feels safe and welcomed. Theme: Who We Are ( Students explored an aspect of the underlined section ) An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social, and spiritual health ; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. Central Idea: T he choices we make affect our health and well-being.      Lines of inquiry:  Causation - How our choices affect our bodies Connection -  How physic