Learning Standards
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7: 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).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use
facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in
order to provide requested detail or clarification. (See grade 2 Language standards 1 and 3 here for
specific expectations.)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts
on the same topic.
New York State Standards
Standard 4: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining
to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in
science.
Key Idea 2: Individual organisms and species change over time.
Key Idea 3: The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.
ISTE
ISTE 1: Creativity and innovation
ISTE 2: Communication and collaboration
ISTE 3: Research and information fluency
ISTE 4: Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
ISTE 6: Technology operations and concepts
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7: 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).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use
facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in
order to provide requested detail or clarification. (See grade 2 Language standards 1 and 3 here for
specific expectations.)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts
on the same topic.
New York State Standards
Standard 4: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining
to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in
science.
Key Idea 2: Individual organisms and species change over time.
Key Idea 3: The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.
ISTE
ISTE 1: Creativity and innovation
ISTE 2: Communication and collaboration
ISTE 3: Research and information fluency
ISTE 4: Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
ISTE 6: Technology operations and concepts