COMMUNITY & ME

Second grade began a new literacy unit this week all about communities and different groups of people that make up communities. Students were asked to think of jobs they considered to be “gross” and learned the purpose and importance these jobs provide. They began their learning with an informational article called “Gross Jobs” where they learned about four different jobs that keep our community clean and safe. Students learned how plumbers keep our pipes clean and help bring clean water into our home and school. They also learned about the importance of garbage collectors and where garbage trucks take waste when their trucks are full. As they continue to learn, they will begin to understand the idea of community and working toward a common goal. STEM FRIDAY was a perfect opportunity to introduce this idea. Students were challenged to work together in a group competition to build the tallest and sturdiest structure using gummy candies and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Check out their creations below!