2nd Grade Yearlong Plan 2011-2012: Science

August

September

October

November

December

Rocks and Soil-1
1.A.a-Describe & compare physical properties of objects using simple tools
1.A.b- Classify objects/ substances as "one" kind of material
Rocks and Soil-1
1.B.a -Observe & describe how mixtures are made by combining solids
1.B.b
-Describe ways to separate parts of a mixtures by their properties

Rocks & Minerals-5
1.A.a- Observe & describe physical properties/ components of soil
1.A.b- Observe & describe physical properties of rocks

2.A.a-Observe & identify slow changes in the Earth's surface due to processes (decay, freezing, thawing, etc.)
3.A.a-Observe & describe ways humans use Earth's materials in daily life

Forms of Energy-1
2.A.a
-Identify air, water & solids as mediums that sound travels through
2.A.c-Describe how the ear serves as a receiver of sound
Forms of Energy-1
2.A.b-Describe different ways to change the pitch of sound
2.A.d-Describe how to change the loudness of sound

January

February

March

April

May

Commitment Honesty Cooperation Perseverance Self-Discipline
Forces & Motion-2
1.B.a, 2.B.a -Describe Earth's gravity as a force that pulls objects near or on the Earth
2.A.a-Identify magnets repel and attract
2.A.b-Describe magnetism as a force that can push or pull objects without touching them

Forces & Motion-2
2.A.c-Measure & compare the force required to overcome friction & move objects over different surfaces
2.D.a-Describe the direction and amount of force needed to change an objects direction
2.D.b -Describe & compare distances traveled by heavier and lighter objects when applying the same force
Forces & Motion-2
2.D.c - Describe & compare the distances traveled by objects with the same mass but different amounts of force

2.F.a -Describe & compare the amount of force needed to lift an object with or without inclined planes or slopes
2.F.b -Describe & compare the amount of force needed to lift an object with or without levers
2.Fc -Apply the use of an inclined plane to different real life situations
Life Cycles of Animals-3
1.B.a-Identify & Sequence life cycles and development of animals (frog, butterfly, chicken, snake, dog, etc)
1.B.b- Record observations on the life cycle of different animals
3.D.a - Identify & relate similarities & differences among animal parents and their offspring
Life Cycles of Animals-3
1.B.a- Identify & Sequence life cycles and development of animals (frog, butterfly, chicken, snake, dog, etc)
1.B.b- Record observations on the life cycle of different animals
3.D.a - Identify & relate similarities & differences among animal parents and their offspring
Last Updated on May 5, 2011