kus_observation

This observation checklist was made based on a Language Arts Second Grade lesson, attached.

The Objectives are:

 * 1) ======Describe, compare, and sort rocks by similar or different physical properties.======
 * 2) ======Record their observations and sorting methods by drawing their findings. ======
 * 3) ====== Explain why they chose to sort their rocks the way they did in a short paragraph underneath their picture ======


 * Student: ||
 * || Yes || No || Comments ||
 * Sorting || Groups rocks into different categories ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ^  || Forms groups with similar characteristics ||   ||   ||^   ||
 * ^  || Creates groups with unique characteristics (shiny, spotted, etc) ||   ||   ||^   ||
 * ^  || Uses a variety of ways to group (size, appearance, shape) ||   ||   ||^   ||
 * ^  || Uses materials provided to aide them in the sorting process (magnifying glass, different sized screens, etc.) ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Organization || Neatly organizes groups so they are separated and recognizable as individual groups ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ^  || Creates subgroups within larger groups (black rocks: small black rocks-medium black rocks-large black rocks etc.) ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Explanation || Clearly explains the steps they took to form their groups (**RI GLE-OC-2-2.1**) ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ^  || Uses specific attributes to explain why certain rocks are grouped together ||   ||   ||   ||