Elementary Curriculum for
Second Grade - Science
Physical Science: Properties of Matter
P.PM.02.12 Describe objects and substances according to their properties (color, size, shape, texture, hardness, liquid or solid, sinking or floating).
P.PM.02.13 Measure the length of objects using rulers (centimeters) and meter sticks (meters).
P.PM.02.14 Measure the volume of liquids using common measuring tools (graduated measuring cups, measuring spoons, graduated cylinders, and beakers).
P.PM.02.15 Compare the weight of objects using balances.
P.PM.02.41 Recognize that some objects are composed of a single substance (water, sugar, salt) and others are composed of more than one substance (salt and pepper, mixed dry beans).
Earth Science: Solid Earth
E.SE.02.21 Describe the major landforms of the surface of the Earth (mountains, plains, plateaus, valleys, hills).
Earth Science: Fluid Earth
E.FE.02.11 Identify water sources (wells, springs, lakes, rivers, oceans).
E.FE.02.12 Identify household uses of water (drinking, cleaning, food preparation).
E.FE.02.13 Describe the properties of water as a liquid (visible, flowing, shape of container) and recognize rain, dew, and fog, as water in its liquid state.
E.FE.02.14 Describe the properties of water as a solid (hard, visible, frozen, cold) and recognize ice, snow and hail as water in its solid state.
E.FE.02.21 Describe how rain collects on the surface of the Earth and flows downhill into bodies of water (streams, rivers, lakes, oceans) or into the ground.
E.FE.02.22 Describe the major bodies of water on the Earth's surface (lakes, ponds, oceans, rivers, streams).
Life Science: Organization of Living Things
L.OL.02.14 Identify the needs of plants.
L.OL.02.22 Describe the life cycle of familiar flowering plants including the following stages: seed, plant, flower and fruit.
Life Science: Heredity
L.HE.02.13 Identify characteristics of plants (for example: leaf shape, flower type, color, size) that are passed on from parents to young.
Science Processes: Inquiry Process
S.IP.02.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.02.12 Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.02.13 Plan and conduct simple investigations.
S.IP.02.14 Manipulate simple tools (ruler, meter stick, measuring cups, hand lens, thermometer, balance) that aid observation and data collection.
S.IP.02.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (meter, centimeter) for the measurement tool.
S.IP.02.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.
Science Processes: Inquiry Analysis and Communications
S.IA.02.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.02.13 Communicate and present findings of observations.
S.IA.02.14 Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving (books, Internet, ask an expert, observation, investigation, technology tools).
Science Processes: Reflection and Social Implications
S.RS.02.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits and activities.
S.RS.02.13 Recognize that when science investigation is done the way it was done before, similar results are expected.
S.RS.02.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.
S.RS.02.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.
Resources
- Earth: (SF) Earth and Sky (st); Starlab (optional)
- Life: (HB) Animals, Animals
- (HB) Dinosaur Museum
- (HB) The Great Outdoors
- Physical: (Mac) (BB) (st) Molly Magnets
- (DSM) Magnets
L’Anse Creuse Science Resource Guide for Second Grade
