The Grade 2 Science Living Systems educational resource packet, is designed to engage young learners in exploring the fascinating relationship between plants, animals, and the land! **Aligned with the Alberta's curriculum shifts of 2023
This packet includes:
- A workbook
- Cutouts
- Assessment
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Notes
Topics explored:
- How Human Behaviors Affect the Environment: Understand the impact of human actions on the natural world, including pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.
- Positive Behaviors: Explore positive actions individuals and communities can take to reduce their environmental footprint, such as the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), repurposing materials, supporting conservation efforts, and protecting natural spaces like national parks and community gardens.
- Negative Behaviors: Identify and examine detrimental actions that harm the environment, including littering, pollution of air, water, and soil, overexploitation of natural resources, and the introduction of invasive species.
- First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples' Relationship to Land, Plants, and Animals: Learn about the traditional ecological knowledge and stewardship practices of Indigenous peoples in Canada, including their deep connections to the land, sustainable resource management techniques, and cultural significance of plants and animals.