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Grade 2: SCMS 5.3, 5.4

Grade 2 Mathematics
Measurement
Standard 2-5: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the value of combinations of coins and bills and the measurement of length, weight, time, and temperature.

Indicators:
5.3 Use appropriate tools to measure objects to the nearest whole unit: measuring length in centimeters, feet, and yards; measuring liquid volume in cups, quarts, and gallons; measuring weight in ounces and pounds; and measuring temperature on Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers.
5.4 Generate common measurement referents for feet, yards, and centimeters.
5.6 Predict whether the measurement will be greater or smaller when different units are used to measure the same object.
5.9 Recall equivalencies associated with length and time: 12 inches = 1 foot, 3 feet = 1 yard, 60 minutes = 1 hour, and 24 hours = 1 day.

Grade 2: S2CS7 a, b, c / S2CS6 b
Grade 2: M2M1 a, b, c

Grade 2 Science
S2CS6: Students will be familiar with the character of scientific knowledge and how it is achieved. Students will recognize that:

Indicator:
b. Science involves collecting data and testing hypotheses.

S2CS7: Students will understand important features of the process of scientific inquiry. Students will apply the following to inquiry learning practices:

Indicators:
a. Scientists use a common language with precise definitions of terms to make it easier to communicate their observations to each other.
b. In doing science, it is often helpful to work as a team. All team members should reach their own individual conclusions and share their understandings with other members of the team in order to develop a consensus.
c. Tools such as thermometers, rulers and balances often give more information about things than can be obtained by just observing things without help.

Grade 2 Mathematics
M2M1: Students will know the standard units of inch, foot, yard, and metric units of centimeter and meter and will measure length to the nearest inch or centimeter.

Indicators:
a.Compare the relationship of one unit to another by measuring objects twice using different units each time.
b.Estimate lengths, and then measure to determine if estimations were reasonable.
c.Determine an appropriate tool and unit for measuring.