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55 Student Almanac

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Student Almanac Opening Page

Start-Up Activity

The “Student Almanac” on pages 304–345 is a cross-curricular source of information that your students will learn to love. It includes fun facts about using language, interesting graphics that explore science, valuable tips for improving math skills, clear guidelines for reading maps, and a helpful time line of historical facts. Review this information with your students as needed. Have each student page through the almanac, and ask volunteers to share interesting things they discover.

Think About It

“The pursuit of knowledge is never-ending. The day you stop seeking knowledge is the day you stop growing.”

—Brandon Travis Ciaccio

State Standards Covered in This Chapter

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.7

LAFS Covered in This Chapter

LAFS.2.RI.1.2

LAFS.2.RI.1.3

LAFS.2.RI.2.5

LAFS.2.RI.2.6

LAFS.2.RI.3.7

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

110.4.b.9.D

110.4.b.9.D.ii

110.4.b.10.A

110.4.b.10.B

TEKS Covered in This Chapter

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Understanding Our Language

Use these pages as a general reference for English/language arts. To introduce students to these pages, assign the following activities:

  1. Have pairs of students write down two interesting facts or details from this section. Then provide time for students to share their discoveries.
  2. Have pairs of students make up a brief secret message that only they will know. Then have them learn their message using sign language (page 305).
  3. Ask students to turn to page 306 and spell their names in Braille. They should mark the different sizes of circles on a piece of paper. Then have them turn the paper over on a semi-firm surface (like a chair cushion) and press the pointed end of a pen cap into the back of the large circles to make raised bumps. Afterward, have students turn the page back over, close their eyes, and read their names in Braille.
  4. Have students learn how to say hello and good-bye using one of the languages on page 307. Then help them find an area in the world (page 331) where these words would be used.
  5. Ask students to list names of friends, family members, neighbors, pets, and so on. Then have them write the names across and down in crossword form. Ask them to form their letters neatly using page 309 as a guide.
State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RI.1.2
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.9.D
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.6.e

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Grade 2

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Exploring Science

Use these pages as a general reference for science. To introduce students to these pages, assign the following activities:

Naming Young Animals: Ask students to turn to page 312 and list the correct baby name for each of these animals:

  1. Deer (fawn)
  2. Goose (gosling)
  3. Chicken (chick)
  4. Duck (duckling)
  5. Monkey (boy/girl)
  6. Whale (calf)
  7. Rabbit (bunny)
  8. Bear (cub)
  9. Goat (kid)
  10. Sheep (lamb)

Exploring the Planets: Have students answer these questions based on the information on pages 316–317.

  1. Which is the largest planet? (Jupiter)
  2. Venus and which other planet are closer to the sun than Earth is? (Mercury)
  3. Which planet has the most rings? (Uranus)
  4. Which planet has the most moons? (Saturn)
  5. Which planet is farthest from the sun? (Neptune)
  6. Which planet is 10 times bigger than Earth? (Jupiter)
  7. What planet spins slowest? (Venus)
  8. Which planet supports all known life? (Earth) 
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State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RI.1.2
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.9.D
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.6.e

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Working with Math

Use these pages as a general reference for math. To introduce students to these pages, assign the following activities:

Using Addition and Subtraction Facts: Have students turn to page 322. Review with them how the addition and subtraction facts table works. Then ask students to list two pairs of numbers that add up to 18. Next, ask them to list the ten subtraction combinations for the answer 5.

Using a Place-Value Chart: Have students turn to page 323 and make a place-value chart for the number 4,968.

Making Change: Have students turn to page 325 and ask them to write down how many nickels make up each of these coin combinations.

  1. One quarter
  2. Two dimes
  3. One dime and one quarter
  4. Three dimes
  5. Four dimes
  6. One dime
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Learning About Maps

Use these pages as a general guide to geography. To introduce students to this section, have them complete the following map activities:

Where in the World Am I? Have students turn to page 331 and follow these directions:

  1. Make a list of the seven continents.
  2. Circle the names of two continents that do not touch another continent.
  3. Underline the name of the continent where you live.

Where in the US Am I? Have students turn to page 333 and ask them to find the state in which they live. Ask them to write down its name, followed by the names of the states that touch it.

Where in the State Am I? Have students turn to page 334 and write down the name of their capital city and state. Then have them write down the name of any other capital city and/or state they have visited.

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Looking at History

Use this section as a general guide to history. To introduce students to this section, complete the following activities:

  1. Have students consult the map on page 336 and find the Native American region where they live.
  2. Together, read about the events listed for each century (pages 337–345). Ask students to volunteer facts that they find the most interesting.
  3. Have students draw pictures for different events in the time line. Display the pictures around the classroom.
  4. Display these names: Benjamin Franklin, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Dr. Seuss. Ask students to find each person in the time line (pages 337–345) and write a sentence about each.
State Standard Reference:
LAFS Standard:
LAFS.2.RI.1.2
TEKS Standard:
110.4.b.9.D
NE ELA Standard:
LA 2.1.6.e

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