Course Overview:
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.
Prerequisites:
Grade 1 (Recommended)
Required Materials:
Science Basic Materials List
- cell phone to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of student work, or a scanner to scan and submit student work
- coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
- storage space on your computer and an external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.)
- erasers
- general household objects for activities
- glue
- headset or earbuds
- lined paper
- multi-colored paper
- notebook or binder for course resources
- pencils and pens
- printer
- printer paper
- ruler
- scissors
- stapler
- tape
Module Properties of Objects Required:
- paper clip
- small bar magnet or refrigerator magnet
Optional:
- pencil
- coin
- metal spoon
- empty plastic bottle
- glue or tape
- empty cereal or snack box
Module Changes Required:
- ten dried beans
- water
- large empty glass
- fork
Optional:
- balloon
- water
- two equal-sized containers
- one lid or plastic wrap
Module Energy and Motion Optional:
- seven wooden craft sticks
- seven rubber bands
- one plastic spoon
- one small ball of clay, marshmallow, or cotton ball
- one bottle with a wide lid
- piece of paper
- four coins
- egg
- marker
- bowl
Module Rocks and Soil Optional:
- sugar
- cornstarch
- play dough
- water
Module Weather Required:
- plastic bag
- straw
- cotton ball or tissue
Optional:
- two same-sized containers
- two thermometers
- scissors
- pencil
- push pin
Module Living Things Optional:
- pencil
- paper
- two balloons
- piece of bread
- vinegar
- plastic zipper bag
Module Life Cycles Required:
- seeds
Optional:
- egg
- clear plastic container
- white vinegar
- water
- pair of socks
- glue
- tape
- scissors
- construction paper
Syllabus:
Segment One
- Observable Properties
- Magnets
- Temperature
- Weight
- Solids, Liquids, and Gasses
- Changing Materials
- Volume
- Electricity
- Forms of Energy
- Pushes and Pulls
- Changes in Motion
Module 01: Properties Of Objects
- 01.00 Properties Of Objects Pretest
- 01.01 Observable Properties
- 01.02 Weight
- 01.03 Floating Or Sinking
- 01.04 Magnets
- 01.05 Temperature
Module 02: Changes
- 02.00 Changes Pretest
- 02.01 Solids, Liquids, And Gases
- 02.02 The States of Water
- 02.03 Evaporation
- 02.04 Changing Materials
- 02.05 Volume
- 02.06 Changes: Science Skills
Module 03: Energy and Motion
- 03.00 Energy and Motion Pretest
- 03.01 Electricity
- 03.02 Pushes and Pulls
- 03.03 Changes in Motion
- 03.04 Supporting Objects
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
Module 04: Rocks and Soil
- 04.00 Rocks and Soil Pretest
- 04.01 Exploring Rocks
- 04.02 Comparing Rocks
- 04.03 Exploring Soil
- 04.04 Classifying Soil
- 04.05 Investigating Soil
Module 05: Weather
- 05.00 Weather Pretest
- 05.01 Weather Patterns
- 05.02 Daily Temperature
- 05.03 Direct and Indirect Sunlight
- 05.04 Surrounded by Air
- 05.05 Severe Weather
- 05.06 Weather: Science Skills
Module 06: Living Things
- 06.00 Living Things Pretest
- 06.01 Basic Needs
- 06.02 Habitats
- 06.03 Brain, Heart, and Lungs
- 06.04 Stomach, Muscles, and Skeleton
Module 07: Life Cycles
- 07.00 Life Cycles Pretest
- 07.01 Plant Life Cycles
- 07.02 Animal Life Cycles
- 07.03 How Animals Help Plants
- 07.04 Life Cycles: Science Skills
