Year+2+Program+Ideas


 * Year 2 Science **

// By the end of Year 2, students collaboratively make **predictions** and carry out simple investigations based on questions provided by the teacher. They record **observations** and information, including using uniform, non-standard measurements, and sort data where appropriate, such as making simple lists. They represent and communicate observations and ideas through oral language, writing and drawing and begin to **describe in simple terms** their experiences when carrying out investigations. //
 * __ Science Inquiry Skills: Investigating (C Grade Descriptor) __**

Predict Observe Explain
 * __ Investigation suggestions (Yr 2 Inquiry Skills) __**
 * Smarties in water
 * Stretchy Snakes
 * Mobius Strip
 * Water Absorbing Crystals
 * Upsidedown Glass of Water
 * Layering Liquids
 * Borax and PVA glue
 * Plastic Rulers and Static
 * Balloons and Static
 * Flying Ping Pong Balls
 * Food Colouring and Milk
 * Tennis Ball and Basketball
 * Mentos and Diet Coke
 * Invisible Ink
 * Making Rainbows
 * Bubblebombs
 * What’s Your Dominant Side?
 * Puncturing Balloons
 * Taste Without Smelling
 * Blowing up Balloons with Vinegar and Bicarb of Soda’


 * __ Science Understandings __****__ ( Yr 2 C Grade Descriptors in italics) __**

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// Students describe easily observable properties of everyday materials. //
 * Natural and Processed Materials **


 * __ Available Primary Connections Resource(s): __**
 * [|**Spot the difference**]

// They have an elementary understanding of forces as pushes and pulls. //
 * Energy and Change **


 * __ Available Primary Connections Resource(s): __**
 * [|**Push – pull**]
 * [|**Sounds sensational**]

// They recognise resources such as water and the way these resources are used. //
 * Earth and Beyond **


 * __ Available Primary Connections Resource(s): __**
 * [|**Water works**]

// They describe the basic characteristics of living things that differentiate them from non-living things, including how they grow and change. //
 * Life and Living **


 * __ Available Primary Connections Resource(s): __**
 * [|**Schoolyard safari**]