Grade 2 Science Curriculum 10
D. Earth and | Changes in the | $.2.51 - Describes how the Usea flashlight and | Planets by Nigel
Space Science | Earth and Sky | moon revolves around the different size ballst | Henbest
Earth, demonstrate the
movement of planets
and moon, -
D. Earth and | Changes in the | $12.52 — Describes how the The World's
Space Science | Earth and Sky | planets revolve around the Weather by David
sun. Flint
earth and | Changes in the | $.2.83— Identifies ypes of | Cumulus ‘Att Use cotton balls | The Water Gycle
Space Science | Earth and Sky | clouds as cumulus, cirrus, —_| Cirnu halk to——} by Jon Adam |
stratus, or nimbus. Stratus iiuseete the different ife wit
Nimbus types of clouds. Wave by Catherine
Clouds Cowan
Cloudy with a
Chance of
Meatballs by Judith
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D. Earth and "| Changes in the | $.2.54— Identifies different | Precipitation Att -Use coffee filters | How Do You Make
Space Science | Earth and Sky | forms of precipitation. ‘Thunderstorm to make paper ARainbow? By
Blizzard snowflakes, Louisa Ernesto
Tormado ‘Wet Walk by Cass
Hurricane Hollander
‘D. Earth and | Changes in the Visit the meteorologist | Video: The Magic
Space Science | Earth and Sky local television | Schoolbus Kicks Up
precipitation. station. A Storm
‘Make a rain gauge and
rainfall over a period
of time.Grade 2 Science Curriculum 8
C. Life Organisms and | $.2.41 — Identifies the Food chains ‘Art: Make a Shoe Box | Amazon Alphabet
Science their many feeding relationships | Food Webs Habitat by Martin & Tanis
Environment | possible among various _| Predator Jordan
plants and animals Prey
C. Life Organisms and | $.2.42 — Recognizes how - How Living Thing:
| Science | their plants and animals interact Depend on
Environment | and depend on one another. Other by
Geographic
Pond Year by
Kathyrn Lasky
€. Life Science | Organisms and | $.2.43 — Respects all forms Maral Drawing of all _| Did You Know The
their of life life forms of animals, | Difference? By
Environment Andrea and
Michael
Bischhoff-Miersch
C. Life Science | Organisms and | 8.2.44- Identifies the two | Dinosaurs ‘Ant— Make fossil Dinosaurs Galore
their main groups of dinosaurs: | Extinct models with plaster —_| by Cecilia Tellis
Environment | plant eaters and meat Plant Eaters and dinosaur shapes or | How Big Were the
eaters. Meat Eaters seashells. Dinosaurs? by
Fossils ‘Bernard Most
C.Life Science | Organisms and | $2.45 — Describes the Draw aclass mural | The Big Golden
their habitat that dinosaurs lived depicting meat eaters | Book of Dinosaurs
Environment | in, by Mary EltingGrade 2 Science Curriculum 6
C. Life Science | Organisms and | $.2.30 - Compares plant Grow plants with and | A Spike of Green
their growth with and without Planting Seeds by
Environment | resources of water, light, water, nutrients, | Amy Jo
nutrients, and light, and temperature.
C. Life Science | Organisms and | $12.31 — Compares Variables Plant seeds in paper | How Does a Plant
their variables, which might cups and change Grow by Lucy
Environment _| affect the growth of plants, ariable: Floyd:
C. Life Science | Organisms and | S.2.32 — Identifies and tests Germinate seeds ina | The Lotus Seed by
their how variables such as paper towel. Sherry Garland
Environment | temperature, water, an
nutrients affect plant
rowth,
C. Life Science | Characteristics | §,2.33 — Identifies and Root Make flower mosaic
of Organisms | explains the functions of | Stem using colored ofthe Apple by.
the main parts of a plant. | Leaf construction paper.
Flower
C. Life Science | Characteristics | S.2.34— Observes and Seed ‘Att — Draw a diagram
of Organisms | describes plant parts as they | Adult plant of plants that the class | Virgi
‘grow and change. (seed, | Young plant hhas grown What is a Seed?
root, stems, leaves) Tree ‘Math ~ Measure the | Book and tape by
height of the plants as | National
they grow. Geographic
Create a classroom
fen.
C. Life ScZonce | Organisms and ae varieties | Shrubs Social Studies — Visit a | Knowing the Trees
their Herbs supermarket or farm. | by Jim Arnosky
Environment Flowers
clothing, and shelter.
Fruits, VegetablesGrade 2 Science Curriculum 4
B. Physical Properties of _[S.2.16— Predicts changes Observe changes in | Good-bye Mr.
Science Objects and | in states of matter such as water as it freezes, | Snowman by
Materials when water is heated or melts, and boils Danwin McBeth
frozen. Walton
B. Physical Properties of | S.2.17 — Observes a variety The Snowy Day by
Science Objects and | of changes in matter. Ezra Jack Keats
Materials
B. Physical | Position and | $.2.18—- Recognizes that | Vibrations Use symbols to donate | Train Song by
Science Motion of | sound is produced by Volume sounds, Diane Siebert
Objects vibrations. Defines volume | Pitch
and pitch. Motion
B. Physical Light, Heat, ['$.2.19 — Identifies sources | Solar energy Place an egg in pan to | Day and Night by
Science Electricity, | of heat. Heat energy note heat effect, Franklyn Branley
and Energy from the
Magnetism Sun by Allan
Flower
B. Physical | Light, Heat, | §.2.20— Identifies materials | Conductor Heat a cooking utensil. | Bread is for Eatin,
Science Electricity, | that conduct heat Repel by David and
and is Grershataor
Magnetism
B. Physical | Light, Heat, | §.2.21- Identifies sources | Sun Show pictures ofa | The Moon by Mare
Science Electricity, | of light Moon ‘moon crater. Singer
and Moonlight
Magnetism
B. Physical | Light, Heat, | $.2.22 — Identifies sources | Light Place magnets in the
Science Electricity, | of light that also give off | Electricity sun: note the
and heat. absorption of heat
Magnetism
energy,Grade 2 Science Curriculum 2
A. Scientific | Abilities $.2.6—Uses books and | Media Center Media Center
Inquiry necessary to | other media to obtain Books Non-fiction books
do scientific | information related to Magazines
inquiry science concepts Videos Videos
Computer Software
Encyclopedia Magazines
Reference Books
Nonfiction Books
A Scientific S.2.7- Identifies and Safety rules ‘AIMS (Activities
Inquiry necessary to _| practices accepted safety | Science equipment that Integrate
do scientific | procedures in manipulating Science and Math)
inquiry science materials and
science equipment. _
A. Scientific | Abilities 5.2.8 - Actively engages in | Analyze Ranger Rick
Inquiry the learning process via ‘National
hands-on, minds-on science graphic Wor
activities, Mailbox
A. Scientific 8.2.9 - Uses appropriate | Problem
Inquiry necessary to | tools to collect and analyze | Collect
do scientific | data and solve problems. | Information
inquiry Science Tools
Ruler
Scale
B. Physical | Properties of _| S.2.10— Recognizes that all | Matter Inflate balloons to | Stone Soup by
Science Objects and —_| matter takes up space and | Space demonstrate space. | Marcia Brown
Materials has mass. Air Solids, Liqui
Gases. by Louise
Osborne