2^nd Grade Science Curriculum Map

Month	Content	Skills	Assessment	Resources
August	Observe and Measure Classify Experiment and Inquiry Interpret and Communicate	*Compare and contrast similar and/or different characteristics given a set of simple objects, organisms, or observable events *Arrange simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events in a serial order (large to small, etc.) *Classify a set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events by observable properties *Ask a question about objects, organisms, or events in the environment *Recognize potential hazards and practice safety procedures in all science activities *Recognize and describe patterns, then make predictions based on patterns.	Teacher observation Written-textbook evaluation Student physical performance and verbal responses	Tradebooks Math book Weekly Reader Science manipulatives
September	Experiment and Inquiry Properties and Changes of Earth and Sky	*Plan and conduct a simple investigation *Earth materials can be used as resources *The size and shape of shadows change at different times of day.	Written responses Student performance and verbal responses Student Participation	Basal Reader Chalk & sidewalk Weekly Reader
October	Properties and Interactions of Objects and Materials	*Magnets attract and repel each other and certain other materials. Magnetic force passes through materials such as paper, glass, and water.	Student independent investigations	Weekly Reader Magnets Classroom items made of various mediums
November
December	Properties and Interaction of Objects and Materials	*Motion and interaction of objects can be observed in toys and playground activities. *Objects can be described in terms of the materials of which they are made. Physical properties of materials can be changed by tearing, sifting, sanding, or pounding.	Student Performance Teacher Observation	Christmas toys/Show and Tell Playground Equipment
January
February
March	Experiment and Inquiry Interpret and Communicate Life Cycles and Organisms	*Employ simple equipment and tools such as magnifiers, thermometers, and rulers to gather data. *Interpret pictures, simple bar graphs, and/or tables. *Communicate the results of a simple investigation using drawings, tables, graphs, and/or written and oral language. *Plants and animals have life cycles that include developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying. The details of this life cycle are different for different organisms. *Generally, offspring resemble their parents.	Students oral responses Student participation during discussions Standardized Math test	Math Textbook Math charts Thermometers, rulers, and magnifying glasses Metra worksheets Sample charts/graphs Science charts United Streaming on computer
April
May	Observe and Measure	*Observe and measure objects, organisms, …using developmentally appropriate nonstandard units of measure	Math tests Student participation	Paperclips, and other manipulatives from classroom