Slater-Marietta Elementary • 100 Bakers Circle • Marietta, SC 29661 • (864)355-2000 Saturday, May 26, 2012

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Second Grade Syllabi

2005-2006

Units of Instruction Aligned with SC Standards 

SUBJECT:  Language Arts

GRADE LEVEL:  2

SCHOOL YEAR:  2005-2006

 

 

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Theme I:  Silly Stories

Students will:

·Activate prior knowledge.  2-C3.4, 2-R1.3

·Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2, 2-C1.5

·Use correct spelling for frequently used words.  2-W1.4

·Demonstrate an interest in reading.  2-R1.2

·Read independently.  2-R1.2

·Summarize information from texts.  2-R1.9

·Identify story elements.  2-R2.1, 2-R1.4

·Use correct sentence structure.  2-R3.10

·Write descriptively.  2-W1.5

 

Theme I:  Silly Stories (continued)

Students will:

Activate prior knowledge 2-R1.3

Differentiate fantasy and reality. 2-R2.7

Summarize information from texts. 2R1.9

Use correct sentence structure. 2-R3.10

Use vowel combinations. 2- R3.2

Use correct spelling for frequently used words. 2- W1.4

Summarize information from texts. 2-R2.1, 2- R1.4

Identify and recognize homophones.2-W1.4

Use graphic organizers as information sources. 2- R1.1.6

Use graphic organizers to organize information and events. 2- R1.1.6

Identify story elements. 2- R2.1, 2- R1.4

Demonstrate the ability to categorize and classify ideas. 2- R1.11

Identify and recognize synonyms. 2- R3.8

Demonstrate the ability to predict outcomes. 2- R1.12, 2- R1.8

Demonstrate the ability to alphabetize words by the first and second letter. 2- R3.5

Demonstrate the ability to use rhyming words. 2- C1.5

Read chorally. 2- C1.5

Print legibly. 2- W4.1

 

 

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER
Theme II:  Nature Walk

Students will:

·Activate prior knowledge 2-R1.3

·Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2, 2C1.5

·Use rhyming words.  2-C1.5

·Alphabetize to the second letter.  2-R3.5

·Use correct spelling for frequently used words.  2-W1.4

·Demonstrate an interest in reading.  2-R1.2

·Read independently.  2-R1.2

·Write independently. 2-W1.5.1

·Determine important things to remember from texts.  2-R1.1

·Summarize information from texts. 2R1.9

·Listen and follow written and oral directions.  2R1.15, 2-C2.1, 2-C1.8, 2R1.14

·Compare and contrast. 2-R1.18, 2R1.11

·Classify and categorize.  2-RS3.1

·Locate details.  2-R1.6

·Sequence information. 2-C1.9

·Sequence steps in a process.  2-C1.9

·Use antonyms2-R3.8

 

Theme II:  Nature Walk (continued)

Students will:

Activate prior knowledge 2-R1.3

·Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2, 2C1.5

·Use rhyming words.  2-C1.5

·Alphabetize to the second letter.  2-R3.5

·Use correct spelling for frequently used words.  2-W1.4

·Demonstrate an interest in reading.  2-R1.2

·Read independently.  2-R1.2

·Write independently. 2-W1.5.1

·Determine important things to remember from texts.  2-R1.1

·Summarize information from texts. 2R1.9

·Listen and follow written and oral directions.  2R1.15, 2-C2.1, 2-C1.8, 2R1.14

·        Activate prior knowledge. 2- R1.3

·        Listen and respond to various types of literature. 2- C2.2, 2- C1.5

·        Read and interpret charts and diagrams.2- RS2.1, 2- R1.16, 2- RS3.1

·        Use consonant blends and digraphs. 2- R3.2

·        Use punctuation and capitalization. 2- W1.4

·        Write sentences to answer questions. 2- W2.1

·        Write a paragraph. 2- W2.1

·        Add words to make complete sentences. 2- C1.3

·        Identify different types of sentences.2- R3.10

 

 

 

Students will:

·        Write nonfiction reports.  2-RS3.3, 2-RS1.2, 2-RS1.1

·        Write sequentially.  2-W1.2

·        Spell with phonetic letter patterns.  2-R3.2

·        Create and present oral stories.  2-C1.5, 2-C1.1

·        Listen to information.  2-C2.3

·        Paraphrase information orally.  2-W3.1

·        Use short and long vowels.  2-R3.2

·        Use vowel combinations.  2-R3.2

·        Use compound words.  2-R3.6

·        Use consonant blends and digraphs.  2R3.2

 

 

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Theme III:  Around Town: Neighborhood and Community

Students will:

·        Summarize information from texts.  2-R1.9

·        Use correct spelling for frequently used words. 2-W1.4

·        Identify author’s feelings and motives. 2-R2.10 

·        Use singular possessives.  2-W1.4

·        Use vowel combinations.  2-R3.2

·        Self-correct when reading.  2-R1.1

·        Use nouns correctly.  2-W1.4

·        Use singular and plural nouns.  2-W1.4

·        Use irregular plural nouns.  2-W1.4

·        Use pronouns.  2-W1.4

·        Write book reports.  2-W1.5.1

·        Communicate ideas clearly.  2-W4.1, 2-C1.2

·        Paraphrase information orally.  2-C1.12

·        Speak clearly and with expression.  2-C1.1

·        Make judgments.  2-R1.10

·        Use contractions.  2-R3.7

·        Identify base words and endings. 2-R3.4

·        Identify beginning, middle, and ending sounds.

2-R3.2

·        Use graphic representations. 2-R1.16

·        Alphabetize to the second letter. 2-R3.5

·        Use dictionary skills. 2-R3.1

·        Predict and infer.

·        Use context clues. 2-R3.10

·        Write expressive pieces (friendly letters) 2-W1.5.1

 Theme III:  Around Town: Neighborhood and Community (cont)

Students will:

·Activate prior knowledge 2-R1.3

·Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2, 2C1.5

·Use rhyming words.  2-C1.5

·Alphabetize to the second letter.  2-R3.5

·Use correct spelling for frequently used words.  2-W1.4

·Demonstrate an interest in reading.  2-R1.2

·Read independently.  2-R1.2

·Write independently. 2-W1.5.1

·Identify main ideas.  2-R1.9

·Sequence information.  2-C1.9

·Sequence steps in a process.  2-C1.9

·Make inferences.  2-R1.10

·Use structural analysis.  2-R3.10

·Use prefixes and suffixes.  2-R3.4

·Use vowel combinations.  2-R3.2

·Self-correct when reading.  2-R1.1

·Write and read poetry.  2-C1.5

·        Identify characteristics of genres 2-R2.8

·        Use figurative language, similes/metaphors, and alliteration 2-R2.6

·Categorize and classify.  2-R3.1

·Write on a topic including beginning, middle, and ending including details 2-W1.2

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Theme III: Around Town: Neighborhood and Community

Students will:

  

 

Theme IV:  Amazing Animals

Students will:

·        Activate prior knowledge.  2-C3.4, 2-R1.3

·        Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2

·        Determine important things to remember from texts.  2-R1.9

·        Summarize information from texts (main idea).2-R1.9

·        Predict outcomes.  2-R1.12, 2-R1.8

·        Sequencing information 2-C1.9

·        Sequence steps in a process.  2-C1.9

·        Make inferences.  2-R1.10

·        Write descriptively.  2W1.5

·        Write in a journal.  2-W1.5

·        Explain, persuade, and entertain through oral language.  2C1.6

·        Paraphrase information orally.  2-C1.12

·        Apply knowledge of onsets, rimes, and word families to decode polysyllabic words. 2-R3.3     

·        Use oral language for a variety of   purposes 2-C1.7

·        Explain, persuade, and entertain through oral language.  2-C1.7, 2-C1.5

·        Gather information using a variety of resources including technology and begin organizing the information 2-RS2.2

·        Document sources by listing titles and authors 2-RS2.3

·        Use note taking skills 2-RS2.2

 Theme IV: Amazing Animals (cont)

Students will:

·Alphabetize to the second letter.  2-R3.5

·Use correct spelling for frequently used words.  2-W1.4

·Demonstrate an interest in reading.  2-R1.2

·Read independently.  2-R1.2

·Write independently. 2-W1.5.1

·Listen and follow written and oral directions.  2-C2.1, 2-R1.14

·Differentiate fiction and nonfiction.  2-R2.7

·Compare and contrast.  2-RS3.2

·Locate details.  2-R1.6

·Use prefixes and suffixes.  2-R3.4

·Use vowel combinations.  2-R3.2

·Write singular and plural possessives.  2-W1.4

·Self-correct when reading.  2-R1.1

·Use pronouns.  2-W1.4

·Use conventional spelling for sight words.  2-W1.4

·Write fantasy stories.  2-W1.5

·Identify author’s point of view in fiction. 2-R2.3

·Revise writing.  2-W1.1, 2-W3.2

·Use dictionary and thesaurus. 2-R3.1

·Use base words and endings. 2-R3.4

·Use literary models to develop and refine writing. 2-W3.2

·Recognize and use common idioms 2-R3.11

·Write and publish in a variety of formats (invitation) 2-W1.4

·Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies to derive meaning from text; begin reading text fluently 2-R1.1

·Read for understanding 2-R1.2

·Demonstrate the ability to determine cause and effect 2-R1.12

APRIL

MAY

Theme V:  Family Time

Students will:

·Create and present oral stories.  2-C1.1, 2-C1.6

·Explain, persuade, and entertain through oral language.  2-C1.6

·Paraphrase nonfiction information.  2-RS2.2

·Sequence steps in a process.  2-C1.9

·Activate prior knowledge 2-R1.3

·Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2, 2C1.5

·Use rhyming words.  2-C1l5

·Alphabetize to the second letter.  2-R3.5

·Use correct spelling for frequently used words.  2-W1.4

·Demonstrate an interest in reading.  2-R1.2

·Read independently.  2-R1.2

·Write independently. 2-W1.5.1

·        Identify sounds in polysyllabic word 2-R3.2

·        Identify beginning and middle sounds 2-R3.2

·        Draw conclusions and make inferences 2-R1.10

·        Edit for correct verb usage 2-W1.4

·        Read and recognize contractions 2-R3.7

·        Follow directions (written) 2-R1.14; 2-R1.15

·        Demonstrate the ability to ask and answer questions about text 2-R1.7

·        Identify parts of a book 2-R1.4

·        Use dictionary and thesaurus 2-R3.1

·        Identify common prefixes 2-R3.9

·        Combine sentences 2-W1.4

 

 

 

Theme V: Family Time (cont)

Students will:

·        Use correct spelling for frequently used words 2-W1.4        

·        Activate prior knowledge.  2-C3.4, 2-R1.3

·        Listen and respond to various types of literature.  2-C2.2

·        Predict outcomes.  2-R1.12, 2-R1.8

·        Identify main idea.  2-R1.9

·        Sequence information.  2-C1.9

·        Demonstrate the ability to retell stories and events in logical order 2-C1.9

·        Sequence steps in a process.  2-C1.9

·        Make inferences.  2-R1.10

·        Use structural analysis.  2-C1.1

·        Use prefixes and suffixes.  2-R3.4

·        Use vowel combinations.  2-R3.2

·        Self-correct when reading.  2-R1.1

·        Use verbs.  2-W1.4

·        Write comparisons.  2-W1.5

·        Communicate ideas clearly.  2-C1.4

·        Use technology to communicate.

       2-W1.5.2

·        Identify base word and endings 2-R3.4

·        Identify sounds in polysyllabic words 2-R3.2

·        Monitor and clarify while reading 2-R1.1

 

 

SUBJECT:  Math

GRADE LEVEL:  2

SCHOOL YEAR:  2005-2006

 

 

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

·        Reading & writing numbers to 100 GIIC1

·        Identifying right and left GIIC1

·        Graphing data on a graph DIC1

·        Identifying one more and one less than a number DIC1

·        telling and showing time to the hour MIIC1a

·        Writing numbers to 100 MIICIa

·        Addition facts: Doubles to 18 MIICIa

·        Identifying the attributes of pattern blocks GIVC1

·        Identifying ordinal position to the sixth NICI

Creating and reading a repeating pattern NICI

 

·        Identifying and acting out some, some more stories NIIIC3

·        Comparing numbers to 50 NIIIC3

·        Comparing and ordering objects by size (area) MIA1

·        Addition facts: Adding 0 and adding 1 NIIIB3

·        Identifying addends, sums, and the commutative property of addition NIIIB3

·        Covering a design using pattern blocks GIVC1

·        Identifying and acting out some, some went away stories NIIIC3

·        Numbering a clock face MIIC1a

·        Identifying the time one hour ago and one hour from now MIIC1a

·        Identifying even and odd numbers NIIC2

·        Identifying ordinal position to the twelfth NIC1

·        Addition facts: adding 2 NIIIB1

·        Creating and reading a repeating pattern AIC1

·        Identifying weekdays and days of the weekend MIIC1b

·        Creating, reading, and drawing a pictograph DIC1

·        Identifying polygons GIA1

·        Identifying fractional parts of a whole NIF1

·        Addition facts: adding 9 NIIIB1

·        Creating a color pattern GIVD2

·        Identifying and sorting common geometric shapes by attribute AIC1, AIVA1

·        Drawing pictures and writing number sentences for some, some more and some, some went away stories NIIIA2

·        Dividing and shading one half of a shape NIIC2

·        Dividing a square in half two different ways NIF1

·        Addition facts: Doubles plus 1 NIIIB1

·        Identifying geometric shape pieces that differ in one way AIVA1

·        Telling and showing time to the half hour MIIC1a

·        Reading a thermometer to the nearest 10° MIIC1e

·        Counting dimes and pennies MIIC2

·        Writing addition and subtraction fact families NIIA1

·        Addition facts: Sums of 8 and 9 NIIIB1

·        Identifying Geometric shape pieces that are alike in only one way GIA1, GIA2

 
OCTOBER NOVEMBER
Creating and reading a bar graph DIC1

Tallying/ Counting by 5’s NIIIB1

Identifying horizontal, vertical, and oblique lines GICI

Dividing a whole into halves, fourths, and eighths NIF1

Addition facts: Sums of 10 NIIIB1

Weighing objects using nonstandard units MIC1a

Adding 10 to a multiple of 10 NIIIB1

Finding missing numbers on a piece of the hundred number chart NIIIB2

Identifying pairs NIIC1

Identifying tens and ones NIB2

Identifying halves, fourths, and eighths of a whole NIF1

Addition facts: Sums of 11 NIIIB1

Measuring with 1- inch color tiles MIC2

Naming fractional parts of a whole NIF1

Trading pennies for dimes MIIC1c

Measuring line segments to the nearest inch

adding 10 to a 2- digit number NIIIB1

Addition facts: Sums of 12 NIIIB1

Identifying 1-Cup and ½- Cup measuring cups, Tablespoons, Teaspoons, and ½ Teaspoons MID1

Reading a Recipe GIVD1

Identifying Similarities and differences among coins MIID1

Counting dimes, nickels, and pennies MIID1, MIIC2

Writing the date using digits

Creating a bar graph DIC1

Creating and using a Venn Diagram DIC1

Ordering 2- digit numbers A1A1

 

·        Addition facts: Sums of 13 and 14 NIIIB1

·        Measuring Ingredients for a recipe MIIC1

·        Identifying and creating a line of symmetry GIIIB1

·        Adding 2- digit numbers using dimes and pennies NIIIB2

·        Addition facts: Sums of 15, 16, 17, and 18 NIIIB1, NIIIB2

·        Measuring to the nearest foot MIC1a

·        Drawing and locating points on a number line MIC2

·        Drawing line segments to the nearest inch MIC2

·        Making polygons on a geoboard GIA1

·        Identifying the angles of a polygon GIA2

·        Adding three or more single- digit numbers NIIIC3

·        Identifying the associative property of addition NIIIC3

·        Writing fractions using fraction notation NIF1

·        Subtraction facts: subtracting 0 NIIIB1

·        Identifying and creating congruent shapes GIVB1

·        Adding 2- digit numbers with regrouping, using dimes and pennies NIIIB2

 
DECEMBER JANUARY

·        Using the addition algorithm NIIIB2

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 1 NIIIB1

·        Identifying and creating similar shapes and designs GIVB1

·        Creating and reading a Venn diagram DIB1

·        Identifying a.m. and p.m. MIID2

·        Identifying noon and midnight MIID2

·        Identifying dozen and half- dozen MIID2

·        Adding three 2- digit numbers NIIIB1

·        Reading a thermometer to the nearest 2° MIIC1e

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 2 NIIIB1

·        Identifying and creating overlapping geometric shapes GIVA1, GIVD1

 

·        Subtracting 10 from a 2- digit number NIIIB1

·        Measuring and drawing line segments to the nearest half- inch MIC2

·        Adding 2- digit numbers with a sum greater than 100 NIIIB1

·        Ordering 3- digit numbers A1A1

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 3 NIIIB1

·        Identifying gallon, half- gallon, quart, and liter containers MIC1b

·        Estimating and finding the capacity of containers MIC1b

·        Counting large collections by grouping by 10’s and by 100’s NIB2

·        Identifying the place value of a digit in a 3- digit number NIB2

·        Representing 3- digit numbers pictorially NIB2

·        Showing a 3- digit number using base ten blocks NIIIA1

·        Writing a 3- digit number for a model or picture NIIIA1

·        Telling and showing time to 3- digit intervals

·        Adding three 2- digit numbers with a sum greater than 100 NIIIC3, NIIIB1

·        Subtraction facts: subtracting 4 NIIIB1

·        Cutting a geometric shape apart and making a new shape GIC1

·        Using comparison symbols (<, >, =) NIC2

·        Reading and drawing a pictograph with a scale of 2 DIC1

·        Writing a fraction to show a part of a set NIF1

·        Writing  a number in expanded form NIB2

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 5 NIIIB1

·        Covering designs with tangram pieces GIVC1

·        Writing money amounts using $ NIIIB2

·        Subtracting 2- digit numbers using dimes and pennies NIIIB2

 
FEBRUARY MARCH

·        Subtracting 2- digit numbers using dimes and pennies NIIIB2

·        Subtracting 2- digit numbers NIIIB2

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 6 NIIIB1

·        Covering the same design in different ways using tangram pieces GIVC1

·        Subtracting 2- digit numbers NIIIB2

·        Writing number sentences to show equal groups NIIC1

·        Multiplying by 10 NIIIA1

·        Counting quarters MIIC2

·        Rounding to the nearest 10 NIIIC4, GIIB1

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 7 NIIIB1

·        Estimating and counting large collections NIIIC1

·        Finding ½ of a set with an even number of objects NIIC2

·        Finding ½ of a set with an odd number of objects NIIC2

·        Estimating a sum NIIIC1

·        Measuring using feet and inches

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 8 NIIIB1

·        Finding the area of objects using pattern blocks GIVC2

·        Identifying geometric solids (cone, cube, sphere, cylinder, rectangular solid, and pyramid) GIB1, GIB2

 

·        Measuring and drawing line segments using centimeters MIA1

·        Multiplying by 1 MIC1a

·        Multiplying by 100 NIIC1

·        Finding perimeter MIA1

·        Subtraction facts: Subtracting 9 NIIIB1

·        Writing observations from a graph DIIA1

·        Telling and showing time to the minute NIIIA2

·        Counting and showing amounts using quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies MIIC2

·        Identifying parallel lines and line segments

·        Adding 3- digit numbers and money amounts MIIC2

·        Drawing pictures and writing multiplication number sentences to show equal groups NIIC1

·        Measuring weight using customary units MIC1a

·        Representing and writing mixed numbers

·        Creating and reading a bar graph with a scale of 2 DIC1

·        Estimating area MIA1

·        Finding area using 1- inch color tiles GIVC2

 
APRIL MAY

·        Acting out and drawing pictures for equal groups stories NIIC1

·        Identifying intersecting and perpendicular lines

·        Subtracting 3- digit numbers and money amounts NIIIB2

·        Multiplication facts: Multiplying by 3 NIIC1

·        Describing the likelihood of an event DIIIA1

·        Predicting the outcome of a probability experiment DIIA1

·        Making and labeling an array AIIIA1

·        Telling and showing time to the quarter hour MIIC1a

·        Identifying and showing transformations: Translations, Rotations, and Reflections

·        Multiplication Facts: Multiplying by 4 NIIC1

·        Choosing a survey question and choices DIA1

·        Representing data using a graph DIA1

 

 

·        Locating and graphing points on a coordinate graph DIC1

·        Showing change for $1.00 MIIC1c, MIIC1d, MIIC3

·        Dividing by 2 NIIC2

·        Finding the area of a rectangle GIVC2

·        Multiplication facts: Multiplying by 0 NIIC1

·        Identifying the multiples of 2, 3, 4, and 5 NIIC1

·        Measuring weight (mass) using metric units MIC1a, MIA1

·        Doubling a number NIIC1

·        Dividing a set of objects into equal groups NIIC2, AIIIA1

·        Recording information on a graph DIB1

·        Conducting a probability experiment DIIA1

 

 

 

SUBJECT:  Social Studies

GRADE LEVEL:  2

SCHOOL YEAR:  2005-2006

 

 

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Characteristics of personal responsibility

Rules and consequences

      What it means to be a good   classroom citizen

 

Locate on map the places and features of the local community, including the geographic features of the urban, suburban, and rural areas. 2-2

Recognize characteristics of the local region, including its geographic features and natural resources.

Summarize the roles of various workers in the community, including those who hold government jobs there. 2-2.3

             Summarize changes that have occurred in the life of the local community over time, including changes in the use of the land and in the way people earn their living there. 2-2.4 
OCTOBER NOVEMBER

·        Locate on map the places and features of the local community, including the geographic features of the urban, suburban, and rural areas. 2-2.1

·        Recognize characteristics of the local region, including its geographic features and natural resources. 2-2.2

·        Summarize the roles of various workers in the community, including those who hold government jobs there. 2-2.3

·        Summarize changes that have occurred in the life of the local community over time, including changes in the use of the land and in the way people earn their living there. 2-2.4   (Ox Cart Man)

Compare the history and features of the local community with those of different communities around the world. 2-2.5

 

 Summarize the cultural contributions of Native American nations, African Americans, and immigrant groups in different regions of the United States 2-1.3

Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. 2-1.4

 
DECEMBER JANUARY

Recognize the basic elements that make up a cultural region in the United States, including language, customs, and economic activities. 2-1.1

Compare the historic traditions, customs, and cultures of various regions in the United States, including how traditions are passed between and among generations.

2-1.2

Identify on a map the continents and major nation-states of the world and distinguish between these two entities.  2-4.1

 

Recognize the basic elements that make up a cultural region in the United States, including language, customs, and economic activities. 2-1.1

Compare the historic traditions, customs, and cultures of various regions in the United States, including how traditions are passed between and among generations.

2-1.2

Identify on a map the continents and major nation states of the world and distinguish between these two entities.  2-4.1

 
FEBRUARY MARCH
Recognize different types of local laws and those people who have the power and authority to enforce them.  2-3.1

Identify the roles of leaders and officials in local government, including law enforcement and public safety officials.

2-3.2

Explain the ways that local and state governments contribute to the federal system, including law enforcement and highway construction.   2-3.3

  

 

 Identify examples of markets and price in the local community and explain the roles of buyers and sellers in creating markets and pricing. 2-5.1

Summarize the concept of supply and demand and explain its effect on price. 2-5.2

Recognize that people’s choices about what they buy will determine what goods and services are produced.  2-5.3

Identify the relationships between trade and resources both within and among communities, including natural, human, and capital resources.  2-5.4 
APRIL MAY
Identify examples of markets and price in the local community and explain the roles of buyers and sellers in creating markets and pricing. 2-5.1

Summarize the concept of supply and demand and explain its effect on price. 2-5.2

Recognize that people’s choices about what they buy will determine what goods and services are produced.  2-5.3

Identify the relationships between trade and resources both within and among communities, including natural, human, and capital resources.  2-5.4

 

 Summarize how nation-states interact with one another in order to conduct trade. 2-4.2

Identify on a map the continents and major nations-states of the world and distinguish between these two entities.  2-4.1

 

SUBJECT:  Science

GRADE LEVEL:  2

SCHOOL YEAR:  2005-2006

 

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Process Skills:

Use the senses to gather information about objects or events, such as size, shape, color, texture, sound, position, and change       IA1a

Compare, sort, group concrete objects according to observable properties   IA2a

Arrange objects in sequential order    IA2b

Use drawings, tables, graphs, written and oral language to describe objects and explain ideas.  A4a

 

 

 

Weather

Define temperature, wind, and precipitation   IIIA1a

Observe and identify weather conditions  IIIA1b

Use symbols to represent weather conditions  IIIA1c

Describe and sequence the seasons   IIIA1d

Safety precautions to use during severe weather conditions

IIIA1e

Measure and record temperature   IIIA2a

Measure and record precipitation   IIIA2b

Ask a question about objects, organisms, and events in the environment that could start an investigation   IB1a

Plan and conduct a simple investigation   IB1b

Communicate investigations and explanations IB1c

Investigate and describe changes in wind direction and the motion of objects due to the wind  IIIA2c

Compare drought and flood conditions    IIIA2f

Measure length, mass, volume, and temperature of various materials in standards.
OCTOBER NOVEMBER

Weather

Make simple charts and graphs of observed weather data  IIIA2d

Importance of measuring and recording weather data   IIIA2e

How weather affects water supply and water conservation  IIIA2g

Process Skills: observe, classify, measure, and communicate  IA1,2,3,4

Use standard and non-standard units to estimate and measure mass, length, volume, and temperature  IIIA2

 

Animals:

Need air, water, and food  IIA1

Identify the basic needs of animals, including shelter and living space  IIA1a

Survive when needs are met  IIA2

Groups animals based on their habitats  IIA2b

Classify animals based on similarities IIB2b

Interaction with each other and the environment  IIC1a

Process Skills: observe, classify, and communicate IA1,2,3,4
DECEMBER JANUARY

The animal groups studied will be:

  1. Birds
  2. Mammals
  3. Reptiles
  4. Amphibians
  5. Insects
  6. Fish

Animals have life cycles that include being born, developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying.  IIB1

Process skills: observe, classify, and communicate IA1,2,3, 4

Weather

Make simple charts and graphs of observed weather data  IIIA2d

Importance of measuring and recording weather data   IIIA2e

How weather affects water supply and water conservation  IIIA2g

Process Skills: observe, classify, measure, and communicate  IA1,2,3,4

Use standard and non-standard units to estimate and measure mass, length, volume, and temperature  IIIA2a

 
FEBRUARY MARCH

Changes:

How materials change from one state to another IVA2b

Properties of matter can be measured  IVA3

Process Skills: observe, classify, and communicate IA1,2,3,4

 

Life Cycles:

Organisms can survive only in environments in which their needs can be met. IIA2

Observe and describe the growth and development of animals throughout their life cycles  IIB1a

Investigate and understand that animals go through a series of orderly changes in their life cycles   IIB1b

Observe growth in animals over time IIB1c

Investigate and understand that animals go through distinct stages (metamorphosis) during their lives while others generally resemble their parents.  IIB2a

Use simple equipment (such as hand lenses, thermometers, balances, rulers, etc.) to gather data and extend the senses  IB1b

Process Skills: observe, classify, measure, and communicate  IA1,2,3,4

 

 
APRIL MAY

Magnetism:

Investigate and classify the results of magnetic forces on common objects  IVB1a

Examples of useful applications of magnets  IVB1c

Process skills: observe, classify, and communicate  IA1,2,3,4

Magnetism: 

Magnets attract and repel each other and certain types of materials  IVB1b

Use standard (Customary and Metric) and nonstandard whole units to estimate and measure mass, length, volume, and temperature (quantitative observations)  IA3a

Process Skills: Observe, classify, and communicate  IA1,2,3,4