Grade 2

Science

course description

In accordance with New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) the science curriculum is made up of three dimensions (science and engineering, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts) and provides students with a context for the content of science, how science knowledge is acquired and understood, and how the sciences are connected through concepts that have universal meaning across the disciplines. Over the course of a school year we will be exploring 4 concepts: structures and properties of matter, interdependent relationships and ecosystems, earths systems; processes that shape the earth, and problem solving through engineering.

A Parent's Guide to the New York State P-12 Learning Standards

Unit 1: How can we change solids and liquids?

I can plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. (PS1.A, PS1.B, ETS1.A)

Unit 2: How can we stop soil from washing away?

I can determine a solution that best slows or prevents wind or water from changing the shape of the land using details to support my decision. (ETS1.B, ESS2.A)

Unit 3: What can maps tell us about land and water on earth?

I can demonstrate my understanding of map features by creating a model to represent the shapes, kinds of land, and bodies of water in an area. (ESS2.B)

Unit 4: How can we find the best place for a plant to grow?

I can gather and analyze information from questions and observations to determine a solution to a simple problem that supports my hypothesis. (LS2.A, LS4.D)

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