Show that small units can be combined or reassembled to form new objects; choose materials based on properties.
For Grade 2, this standard focuses on Build from small units and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
In Science, 2.6C defines what success looks like for Build from small units—from core skills to real‑world use.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 2.6C.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Build from small units, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 2.6C.
Standard 2.6C describes the essential skills and understandings for Build from small units in Grade 2. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
