Create and describe food chains identifying producers and consumers.
The intent of 2.12B is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Food chains.
This standard clarifies expectations for Food chains so lesson goals, checks for understanding, and feedback stay aligned.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 2.12B.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 2.12B.
Standard 2.12B describes the essential skills and understandings for Food chains in Grade 2. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Food chains, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
