Standard #: SC.2.E.6.1


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Recognize that Earth is made up of rocks. Rocks come in many sizes and shapes.


General Information

Subject Area: Science
Grade: 2
Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Big Idea: Earth Structures - Humans continue to explore the composition and structure of the surface of Earth. External sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth’s water and natural resources.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

Course Number1111 Course Title222
5020030: Science - Grade Two (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7720030: Access Science Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
5020090: STEM Lab Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))


Related Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SC.2.E.6.In.1 Sort rocks according to size and shape.
SC.2.E.6.Su.1 Sort rocks according to size.
SC.2.E.6.Pa.1 Recognize the ground in the environment.


Related Resources

Image/Photograph

Name Description
Rocks for Kids This resource collection includes information about rocks and minerals. Included are glossaries, photos/images, links to other rock/mineral websites, and other information to develop understandings of rocks/minerals and the processes by which they are formed. A table of contents is included to guide navigation.

Lesson Plans

Name Description
Rocks, Rocks, Everywhere The students will be able to sort rocks based upon color, hardness, texture, layering and particle size.
Rock Hunters To observe rocks of various types and sizes and to record these observations through drawings.

Unit/Lesson Sequences

Name Description
Rock Composition and Classification

In this unit, the class is introduced to how rocks are formed, where they come from, and the many shapes and sizes that they are found. A class rock collection is made from samples collected around the school and a final lab shows the concept of erosion through rock "shakers."

Soil Composition and Classification

This unit builds on the previous lessons about rocks to explore soil. Different types of soil samples are observed, classified by various attributes, and manipulated by adding water. Finally, the "Cement" lesson involves synthesis of information learned from previous lessons in an engineering design lab that asks students to build a wall from their own mortar mixture creation that will withstand the force of a rolling ball.

Parent Resources

Image/Photograph

Name Description
Rocks for Kids: This resource collection includes information about rocks and minerals. Included are glossaries, photos/images, links to other rock/mineral websites, and other information to develop understandings of rocks/minerals and the processes by which they are formed. A table of contents is included to guide navigation.


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