Water Works! � How can we help everyone to have clean water?
- stewardship
- pollution
- consumption equity
- science (Earth and space)
- character development (citizenship)
- social studies (life systems)
The World Water Day video encourages viewers to think about the importance of water and why people celebrate this day. It outlines how water is used for multiple purposes to sustain life for all living creatures. The video illustrates the fact that not everyone has access to clean water. It is just over one minute in length.
Read Aloud � World Water Day
World Water Day � Video
Non-fiction, descriptive report
This video launches the inquiry question, activates prior knowledge, promotes curiosity, and sparks interest in the topic.
Partner-Shared Reading Text
Develops and expands students' thinking about the topic through fiction and non-fiction articles such as: nature in our lives, products derived from nature, damage caused by human activity, sustainable living, and ways to help nature thrive.
Explore! Magazine: Water Various genres within the magazine
- 1 Big Book
- 6 small book versions
Develops and expands students' thinking about the topic through fiction and non-fiction articles such as: nature in our lives, products derived from nature, damage caused by human activity, sustainable living, and ways to help nature thrive.
Audio CD
A fluent reading of Explore! Magazine for those students who would benefit from additional readings.
Teaching Guide � print and online
Includes support for launching the inquiry, using the read aloud and
Explore! Magazine to activate and build knowledge, and extending the inquiry with Researcher's Workshop which provides options for independent reading, further whole-class inquiry, or student-led inquiries.
Inquiry tools include BLMs, inquiry organizers, folders, RAN charts and mini-lesson for choosing a good question, investigating my question, analyzing and interpreting my findings, and sharing and reflecting on learning.
Assessment tools include rubrics and checklists for collaborative skills, oral language, and student self-assessment of inquiry groups.
Grade 2 Inquiry Tools Guide
Supports teachers for all stages of the inquiry process with mini-lessons and assessment.