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Elementary Science Grade 2

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Description

Science Grade Two is a foundational course that covers concepts in Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science through scientific inquiry. Students engage in scientific learning through observing, interacting with materials, and asking questions as they explore new scientific concepts. In Earth and Space Science, students learn about weather, rocks and soil, and the Sun's energy. Life Science covers the human body, the basic needs of plants and animals, and life cycles. In Physical Science, students learn about the properties of objects, states and changes of materials, changes in motion, and forms of energy. 

 

Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course: 

https://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/4245

Segment One 

  • Observable Properties 
  • Magnets 
  • Temperature 
  • Weight 
  • Solids, Liquids, and Gases 
  • Changing Materials 
  • Volume 
  • Electricity 
  • Forms of Energy 
  • Pushes and Pulls 
  • Changes in Motion 

Segment Two 

  • Rocks 
  • Soil 
  • Weather Patterns 
  • Direct and Indirect Sunlight 
  • The Sun’s Energy 
  • Severe Weather 
  • Basic Needs of Humans, Plants, and Animals 
  • Human Body 
  • Habitats 
  • Plant and Animal Life Cycles 

Students will need the following materials: printer, cell phone or scanner, headset or earbuds, notebook, pen, pencils, erasers, scissors, coloring materials (markers, crayons, colored pencils), glue, tape, stapler, ruler, printer paper, lined paper, colored paper, and general household objects for activities. 

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple-choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.