Earth's Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 2 Performance Expectations related to Earth's Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth.- 2-ESS1-1: Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
- 2-ESS2-1: Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
- 2-ESS2-2: Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
- 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
Correlated Resources
Earth & Space
Earth's Surface
Valleys - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 2-ESS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Along the Coast - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-ESS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Arches National Park - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-ESS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Impact Craters - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-ESS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Land Under Water - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 2-ESS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Earth's Surface - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 2-ESS2-3
Volcanoes Change the Shape of the Land - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-ESS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Caves - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 2-ESS2-2
Islands - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 2-ESS2-2