Grade 2 Communication and Collaboration: Global Solutions (In Development)

Grade 2 Creative Communicator/Global Collaborator

Lesson: Global Solutions

A lesson seed collection is a menu of ideas that can be used to build a lesson. To build a lesson, select a Motivator Seed, a Lesson Seed, and a Assessment & Closure Seed. Use the Additional Activities and Resources for additional ideas, and remember to cue videos prior to instruction in order to avoid advertisements.

HCPSS Content Standards

Reading

SL1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Writing

W2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develope points, and provide a concluding statement or section.

W6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

W7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).

Math

MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically.

Stem

3. Interpret and Communicate STEM Information.
7. Apply Technology Strategically.

Essential Questions

How can working with collaborative teams help you solve problems?

Outcomes

Students will use problem-solving strategies when working together as a team.

Vocabulary

effective
create
contribute

Teacher Considerations

This lesson is designed for 2nd grade students who explore ways to use the Internet to work collaboratively to solve problems. To support this exploration, they will need to effectively communicate using a variety of media and formats. Prior to teaching this unit, students should have a strong understanding of internet safety and digital citizenship taught in the Grade 2 Digital Citizen Unit (Canvas Link: Instructional Technology Teacher Curriculum>Grade 2>Digital Citizen)
Prior to teaching, consider teacher and student knowledge and prior use of GAfE. For more support, visit HCPSS GAfE Support site Links to an external site..
Suggested Units for Integrating Content: EiE Hand Pollinators

Motivator Seeds: Multiple Means of Engagement

Seed 1

Use an app or website to solve a problem as a team.

Seed 2

Design a solution to something such as an invention to solve a problem for a character in a book or nursery rhyme. For example, Stuart Little needs tools/help living as a mouse in a human home. Wixie Links to an external site., Google Draw or a creation from physical materials can be used for the design. Students can upload any of the following: an image and caption of their design or completed design, a list of materials used, results of experiment and observations/conclusions. This information could be referenced by others in the class or other classes in HCPSS. “VoiceThread Links to an external site.” and Canvas discussions are good to get feedback and a blog or Canvas discussion would be a good choice for promoting online conversations.

Lesson Seeds: Multiple Means of Representation

Seed 1

“Afterschool Lesson Plan - The Monarch Butterfly Watch Links to an external site.”

Seed 2

“VoiceThread Links to an external site.”

Assessment and Closure Seeds: Multiple Means of Action and Expression

Seed 1

Produce original work with a team.

Seed 2

Use problem solving strategies when working with team.

Seed 3

Use “Rubistar Links to an external site.” to assess student work.

Additional Activities and Resources

Modifications

Extensions

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