Division 3
Tuesday, May 19
Grade 2 Math
Balancing equations: Find the answer for the problem on the left hand side, and put it into the bubble. Copy the answer to the right hand side, and find the correct number to make the sum true.
Example
Complete the practice.
Optional
Buggy and Buddy - simple, at home activities and experiments, divided by category.
Going Wild! - Great book resource, there's a lot for older kids in this book, but it's also a great introductory field guide for some local plants that could be found during a forest walk, complete with colour photos! Some of the activity ideas are great for younger kids, but not independently.
Grade 2 Language
Reading and Responding
Click on the image, and read the two stories. They are the second row down, three sets over, on "Animals and Nature.
(Remember, you have click on the Bookflix box, then enter Bookflix to see the reading pages.)
Talk about how larva and insects are different. How does a larva change to become an insect? Do you think all bugs start as larva?
Use the lifecycle chart to draw an label the steps from a ladybug egg to adult.
Writing:
Take it to the yard (or a walk)
Watch the video in your Epic Mailbox called "All About Insects."
Go outside and find many insects as you can. Draw pictures of them, and label their body parts. Can you name each insect? Name the ones you are able to identify.
Wednesday, May 20
Math
Balancing equations
Today, find the sum on the side with two numbers, then find the number to make the other sum add up to the same amount.
Language
Reading and Responding
Click on the image, and read the two stories. They are the 7 row down, 4 sets over, on "Animals and Nature.
Talk: What parts of this story would be things that are true about flies? What parts would not be? Talk about the things Fly Guy did, and decide if they are fact (true, flies could do this), fiction (not true, a fly wouldn't do that.)
Complete the fact or fiction activity.
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Writing:
Plants: Read along with this book about plants. It's in your mailbox at Epic.
Go outside on a plant hunt! Use this sheet to help you gather your drawings. Look closely at each plant, and add as many details as you can. Label the parts of each plant.
Thursday, May 21
Language
Reading and Responding
Go to Scholastic Reading, this book is 10 rows down, 3 over, on Animals and nature. Click the image to get to the site.
Talk about the different kinds of flowers. What do plants need to grow? What are your favourite kinds of flowers?
Draw a picture of a garden you would plant. What kinds of flowers would be inside? Label some of your flowers. Use ideas from the story to help with your ideas for your garden.
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Writing:
Birds in the backyard:
Watch these videos, showing many of the birds we see in lower Vancouver Island. The Vancouver video also shows some exotic birds from other parts of the world.
Also, there is this site Backyard Birds to explore - however, it's more centred around Southern Washington.
After watching the videos, go out to the yard. See how many different kinds of birds you can see. How many can you name? Draw pictures of some of the birds, and describe them. Here is a framework to help you.
Friday, May 22
Math
Number Sense -
Language
Reading and Responding
Go to Scholastic Reading, this book is the last one, on Animals and nature. Click the image to get to the site.
Talk: Did the book "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" remind you of another story? Listen to the song in the video - how is it the same as the Mosquito story? How is it different?
Write about the book Mosquitoes. Give three facts you already knew, and three facts that surprised you. Draw a picture of a mosquito - make sure to include the three main parts of its body as well as the wings, legs, antennae, and mouth.
[Paper with picture] [paper without]
Writing:
Mapping the backyard (or other outdoor area)
Make a map of your backyard, show where you play, if there is a garden, or any other features your yard might have. Colour it in. Label the main features.
Once you are done, measure your yard in footsteps! How many footsteps long is your yard? How many footsteps wide? Write your answers at the bottom of your map.
