*2.1 The student will demonstrate safe practices during investigations. They will be able to identify the tools used by scientists as well as use them appropriately in a lab setting.
*2.2 The student asks questions, plans, and conducts scientific investigations.
*2.3 The student knows that critical thinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used in making decisions.
*2.4 The student uses appropriate tools and models to investigate the natural world.
*2.5 The student uses recurring themes and concepts to make connections across disciplines

2.13 The student knows that organisms have structures and undergo processes that help them interact and survive within their environments.

*TEKS will be ongoing throughout the year.

Ongoing Butterfly Investigations

Animal Research Through the San Diego Zoo

2.13 The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures and other individuals. 

Good Citizen Review

Kindness/Good Citizen Quiz

Classroom
Assignment

2.11 The student uses the writing process to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.

Text for the Week – Alexander Who Used to be Rich

Pronouns