Welcome to Mrs.

Rice's
2nd grade Science Class

Hi there parents
and students!
In this newsletter
we will cover just
what the students
will be doing and
focusing on in
class over the next
few days.

The students will be completing hands on

activities, watching different experiments, and
answering questions about magnetism over the
next few days.

What will we be learning

about?
Your student will be learning about the force of
magnetism.
They will be learning about what magnets do, why
magnets repel and attract, what materials are
magnetic, and where we can find objects that are
magnetic.

The Virginia SOL that we will be focusing on is...

VA SOL 2.2 The student will investigate and

understand that natural and artificial magnets have
certain characteristics and attract specific types of
metals. Key concepts include...
- a.) magnetism, iron,
magnetic/non
magnetic,poles,
attract/repel
 Health and
Science

In this science unit

In this unit we will be
we are going to be
working on Health
incorporating aspects
SOL
of health that the 5.2 The student will
students can use in demonstrate responsibility
their everyday lives. for developing personal
health habits and
practicing
behaviors that promote an
active, healthy lifestyle.
- k.) Examine one’s
role and the role of
others in causing or
preventing injuries
at school.
 Some of the
activities we will
do include...
Magnet Fishing

Magnets for
Breakfast

Magnet Treasure
Hunt

AND MORE !!!!