2nd Grade  Project 1 week

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melissa j
CCSS.Math.Content.2.NBT.B.5
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to engage second-grade students in a week-long project that integrates math skills with creative storytelling and collaborative problem-solving. Through hands-on activities, students will explore and apply addition and subtraction strategies within 100 to solve real-world problems, fostering self-directed learning and critical thinking. By creating storybooks and a class mural, students will build a sense of identity and belonging, while the 'Storybook Gallery Walk' and 'Math Celebration Circle' provide opportunities for reflection and community engagement.

Learning goals

The learning goals for this project include developing fluency in adding and subtracting numbers within 100 using various strategies, fostering self-directed learning through peer feedback and self-reflection, and enhancing critical thinking by exploring innovative approaches to solve real-life math problems. Students will also work on building a sense of identity and belonging by collaborating on a class mural and participating in a storybook gallery walk, while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Standards
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.2.NBT.B.5 - Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Throughout the project, students will collaboratively create a class mural depicting their 'Math Adventure' journey, showcasing different math problems they solved using addition and subtraction within 100. By the end of the week, each student will have designed and illustrated a storybook featuring characters tackling real-life math challenges, using their learned strategies to solve them. These storybooks will be displayed in a 'Storybook Gallery Walk,' allowing students to share their creative work with peers and family members.

Launch

Kick off the learning experience with an engaging 'Math Detective Mystery' event. Students will receive a captivating mystery story involving missing numbers and clues, setting the stage for their week-long math adventure. Working in teams, they will dive into the mystery, using addition and subtraction strategies within 100 to uncover the solution. This activity will spark curiosity and collaboration, setting a dynamic tone for the project.

Exhibition

Organize a 'Storybook Gallery Walk' where students display their illustrated storybooks around the classroom or school hallway. Invite classmates, teachers, and family members to walk through the exhibition, engaging with the stories and math problems presented. Encourage students to stand by their work, ready to explain their storybook characters' adventures and the math strategies used to solve the problems. This interactive exhibition allows students to showcase their creativity and understanding while fostering a sense of community and appreciation for their efforts.