Second Grade
Tremendous TreesIn accordance with the Maryland State Department of Education and the Primary Talent Development Early Learning Program all second grade students (95-100) participate in a module titled Tremendous Trees. In this module the students learn about trees and tree products as well as tree communities. During the lessons the students observed a tree through the “eyes” of a member from the tree community (caterpillar, squirrel, ants) or through the eyes of the tree (branch, leaves, tree bark). They record observations and questions about how the tree served them in their Outdoor Journals
In the next lesson, the students designed an imaginary tree from the perspective of a tree community member. They thought about how the tree would meet their needs and included labels indicating a want or need in their drawings. The students imagined that scientists predict there will be no trees in 10 years. They explained what they would say to people to inspire them to protect the trees and how they would present their ideas to their audience. |
Preservation Problem Solvers
During this module the students investigated a real world environmental problem and used the creative problem solving process to research the best solution.
The students took a walking field trip around the Bodkin Elementary School building to identify areas of waste. They listed multiple messes and possible results on their recording sheets. The students selected an environmental issue and worked together in groups to develop questions and conduct fact-finding research. |
Terrapins
Students (23-27) develop math skills through weighing, measuring and recording data as they observe how Maryland Diamondback Terrapins grow.
Eco Adventures Visits Second Grade
Grab your binoculars and safari hat and get ready to go on a jungle safari!
Second grade students (95-100) learn why this habitat is one of the most important and endangered habitats on earth and how we can protect this critical resource. Students will discover animals, plants, and materials that come from the rainforest by using all their senses. Smell the spices of the rainforest, touch snakes, roaches, tarantulas, crocs, and even an armadillo. Discover the cools ways that jungle animals can camouflage for survival. It's a jungle out there, so grab a vine and swing into the rainforest!
Second grade students (95-100) learn why this habitat is one of the most important and endangered habitats on earth and how we can protect this critical resource. Students will discover animals, plants, and materials that come from the rainforest by using all their senses. Smell the spices of the rainforest, touch snakes, roaches, tarantulas, crocs, and even an armadillo. Discover the cools ways that jungle animals can camouflage for survival. It's a jungle out there, so grab a vine and swing into the rainforest!
New Moon Theater
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Tales from the Good Earth visits Bodkin's Second Grade students (95-100) annually and shares ageless stories from the four corners of the earth with a focus on appreciation and respect for the natural world. Told in a broad, theatrical style with all students participating, Tales from the Good Earth is fun and interactive, while encouraging students' connection with the environment.
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Maryland Environmental Service
In this classroom presentation students (95-100) explore the relationship between the Maryland Port Administration, habitat restoration in Maryland and the diamondback terrapin by answering the question "How did your shoes help create diamondback terrapin habitat?" The format for the program is an engaging PowerPoint presentation that guides students through the process of dredging in the Chesapeake Bay and the restoration of Poplar Island, through interactive felt board stories. The students also learn about turtle adaptations as they "design" a diamondback terrapin using a volunteer as a life-sized model. The entire class is involved as students read aloud adaptations from flashcards to build the terrapin piece by piece.
We are Environmental Stewards-
By seeing through the eyes of an Environmental Steward, we can CHANGE the world!
NGSS 2-LS4-1 Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Students (95-100) create posters to inform members in the community to "Save a Tree Stump" habitat.
ChangeMakers Showcase
Annually, students (95-100) research people who changed the world. They dress up as the ChangeMaker and deliver a speech informing their audience of parents and classmates of their accomplishments.
Kinder Farm Park
Second Grade Students (95-100) visited the park and participated in a variety of activities. They learned about the important features of this working farm as they explored the area and searched for items during a scavenger hunt. They demonstrated Teamwork skills as they worked together to play games that included relay races, three-legged races, and tested their skills at frisbee throwing to name a few. They also made bird feeders by reusing water bottles which were filled with Nyjer seed and taken home to be hung on a tree to encourage creating backyard habitats.