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Sample Lessons

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Second Grade Science

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Course Overview

Students perform experiments to develop skills of observation and analysis, and learn how scientists understand the world. They demonstrate how pulleys lift heavy objects, make a temporary magnet and test its strength, and analyze the parts of a flower. Students will explore topics such as:

  • Metric System—liters and kilograms, and how scientists use them
  • Force—motion and simple machines; physicist Isaac Newton
  • Magnetism—magnetic poles and fields; how a compass works
  • Sound—how sounds are made; inventor Alexander Graham Bell
  • Human Body—cells; the digestive system
  • Geology—layers of the earth; kinds of rocks; weathering; geologist Florence Bascom
  • Life Cycles—plants and animals

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K¹² Scope & Sequence documents for each course include:

  • Course Overview (as seen above)
  • Course Outline
  • Lesson Time and Scheduling
  • Materials List

Note: Materials lists are subject to revision and may vary slightly from state to state.

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