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 knows that matter has physical properties and those properties determine how it is described, classified, changed, and used.

*TEKS 2.1 – 2.4 will be ongoing throughout the school year.

Pumpkin Jack Observations

Properties of Matter Review

States of Matter Review

1^st Quarter Test on Tuesday

Gummy Bear Investigation

STEM Challenge – Candy Corn Tower

School Bus Safety – Why Is It Important?

2.4 The student understands how historical figures, patriots, and good citizens helped shape the community, state, and nation.

John Hancock