Second Grade

Students drew and labeled elements of the Whitlow Frog Pond during their first visit to the pond. They looked for and labeled the parts of the pond that are required for a healthy frog habitat.

This second grader drew a frog pond in their journal and carefully labeled all the things frogs need to survive. It’s amazing to see how our learning about frog habitats is helping us understand how to protect these important animals! 

Second grade students recorded their learning about frog habitats in their STEM journals by taking notes and drawing pictures. They wrote simple sentences about where frogs live, such as ponds, wetlands, and areas with lots of plants and water. The students also drew detailed pictures of frog habitats, including lily pads, tall grasses, insects, and frogs resting near the water. As they worked, they practiced observing, writing, and illustrating what they had learned. Using their STEM journals helped the students organize their ideas and show their understanding of how frog habitats support the needs of frogs.

Students collaborated in small groups to put their ideas together. They were encouraged to make sure that their design had all the elements frogs need to live including water, food, shelter, and then add something fun.

Students are observing the Whitlow Frog Pond. In their STEM journals, they are documenting what aspects of the pond are required and beneficial for a healthy frog habitat. 

Students were able to participate in a family event where we went out and looked for frogs out in the community. As we walked, we listened for frog calls, looked for signs of frogs, and discussed what characteristics of the park were beneficial for a frog habitat. 

Students work together to design and create a poster showing how to build a healthy frog habitat. They share ideas, draw plants and clean water, and label the things frogs need to survive. By collaborating and using their science knowledge, the students act like young scientists and engineers learning how to protect frog environments. 

Students proudly display the frog puppets and healthy frog habitat posters they designed and created for the parade. They worked together to show what frogs need to live, such as clean water, plants, and a safe environment. Through their creativity and teamwork, the students shared an important message about protecting frog habitats. 

Students and parents came to a special TGAL night. We planted seeds down by a stream close to Whitlow. Students learned about the place to plant seeds whether in the sun or in the shade. We planted these seeds to grow flowers that would attract bugs for frogs to eat. 

Second grade students used VR goggles to explore frog habitats in an exciting and immersive way. As they put on the goggles, the classroom transformed into wetlands, ponds, and rainforests where frogs live. The students were able to look around and see lily pads, tall grasses, and even frogs hopping nearby. This hands-on experience helped them understand where frogs live and why these environments are important for their survival. Using virtual reality made the lesson fun and engaging, helping the students feel like real scientists exploring nature. 

Second grade students listened to recordings of frog calls from Georgia to learn about frogs that live in their state. As they heard the different croaks, chirps, and trills, the students tried to match each sound to a specific frog species. They learned that frogs use their calls to communicate and attract mates, and that each type of frog has a unique sound. By listening carefully, the students discovered how scientists identify frogs in the wild. This activity helped them better understand the variety of native frogs in Georgia and how important their sounds are in nature. 

Students observed eggs placed in food coloring to simulate frog skin and human skin.  To represent frog skin, the egg was peeled.  For human skin, the shell was left on the egg.  Students compared what the eggs looked like after a few hours in the food coloring. This taught students about how frog skin is more sensitive and contributes to them being bioindicators for our community. 

Our 2nd graders had so much fun combining science, creativity, and teamwork for our school’s STEMSgiving Parade!After studying frog habitats, students designed and created their own lily pads to show where frogs live and thrive. It was a great way to bring learning to life while celebrating STEM and Thanksgiving together. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! 

Courtney Dye came and taught 2nd graders about the frog pond and the ecosystem inside.  They also learned about the different plants in the area and how they contribute to the ecosystem of our garden.

Apryl Milam, from Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, visited each second grade classroom to facilitate student learning about frog calls. Students were able use different objects to try and recreate the different frog calls.

Students went to the frog pond with STEM journals and observed the environment. They were looking for frogs around the pond. They also looked closely at the color of the water and the plants growing nearby. As they observed, the students learned that frogs are bioindicators, which means they help scientists understand if the pond is healthy. By recording what they saw and asking questions about the frogs and their habitat, the students acted like real scientists studying the pond just outside our school!