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The Human Body—Building Blocks and Nutrition Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit PlanThe Human Body—Building Blocks and Nutrition Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit Plan
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Core Knowledge Foundation
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2nd
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Science
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Duration
21 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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The Human Body—Building Blocks and Nutrition Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

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A read-aloud anthology explores the human body. Over three weeks, second graders listen to and discuss texts related to the cells, tissue, organs, digestive system, excretory system, nutrients, and a balanced diet. Learners practice word work and complete extension activities with each lesson.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

the human body, human body systems, cells, tissues, organ systems, the digestive system, the excretory system, nutrients, diet, balanced meals, healthy eating, healthy habits, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, informational texts

Instructional Ideas

  • Align the unit with a science unit that covers the human body
  • Watch an episode of "The Magic Schoolbus" that travels through the human body

Classroom Considerations

  • The tenth unit in a series of 12 by Core Knowledge created for second graders
  • Requires ample prep time to gather technology and materials and make copies 

Pros

  • Offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning
  • The unit is well-organized and full of detail

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.2.1 RI.2.3 RI.2.4 RI.2.7 RI.2.8 RI.2.9 RI.2.10 W.2.8 SL.2.1.a SL.2.1.b SL.2.1.c SL.2.4 SL.2.5 SL.2.6 L.2.4.b L.2.5.a L.2.6

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