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2nd Grade Science · Next Generation Science Standards · 2013
The Standard
Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Standard Unwrapping
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sketchdrawingphysical modelshapeobjectfunctionproblem
Skills
- develop (a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model) #dok2
- illustrate (how the shape of an object helps it function) #dok2
- identify (elements of object design that relate to function) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify parts of an object that relate to its function. #dok1
- I can develop a sketch, drawing, or physical model of an object to show its shape. #dok2
- I can illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function to solve a problem. #dok2
Big Ideas
- The shape of an object is important to how it works and solves problems.
- Models help us understand and explain how things are designed to function.
Essential Questions
- How can the shape of an object help it work better?
- Why is it helpful to use a sketch, drawing, or model when solving a problem?
- What features of an object's design make it useful for a specific task?
- How do changes in shape affect the function of an object?
- When would you use a model to solve a problem?
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