Second Grade

Science

Strand   A The Nature of Matter
Standard The student understands that all matter has observable, measurable properties.
       
Benchmarks      
       
SC.A.1.1.1.2 The student knows that objects can be described, classified, and compared by their composition (e.g., wood or metal) and their physical properties (e.g., color, size, and shape). Science p.229
SC.A.1.1.2.2 The student recognizes that the same material can exist in different states. Science p.229

 

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Strand   D Processes that Shape the Earth    
Standard The student understands the need for protection of the natural systems on Earth.    
       
Benchmarks      
       
SC.D.2.1.1.2 The student understands that people influence the quality of life of those around them.
  • extends and refines knowledge of ways to care for the Earth at home and in school.
 

Clean Air And Water p.201
Conservation p.85

 

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Strand   F Processes of Life
Standard The student understands the need for protection of the natural systems on Earth.
 
Benchmarks
 
SC.D.2.1.1.2 The student understands that people influence the quality of life of those around them. Pet Care p.101

 

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Strand   F Processes of Life
Standard The student describes patterns of structure and function in living things.
 
Benchmarks
 
SC.F.1.1.1.2  The student knows the basic needs of all living things.
  • understands that the amount of food, water, space, and shelter needed is dependent on the size and kind of living things.
Conservation p.85
SC.F.1.1.4.2  The student understands that structures of living things are adapted to their function in specific environments.
  • understands that structures of living things are adapted to their function in specific environments.
Conservation p.85

 

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Strand   G How Living Things Interact with Their Environments
Standard The student understands the competitive, interdependent, cyclic nature of living things in the environment.
 
Benchmarks
SC.G.1.1.2.2  The student knows that plants and animals are dependent upon each other for survival. Conservation p.85
SC.G.1.1.4.2  The student knows that animals and plants can be associated with their environment by an examination of their structural characteristics. Conservation p.85

 

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Strand   G How Living Things Interact with Their Environments
Standard The student understands the consequences of using limited natural resources.
 
Benchmarks
SC.G.2.1.1.2 The student knows that if living things do not get food, water, shelter, and space, they will die. Conservation p.85
SC.G.2.1.2.2 The student knows that the activities of humans affect plants and animals in many ways.

Conservation p.85
Clean Air And Water p.201

 

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Strand   H The Nature of Science
Standard The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems.
 
Benchmarks
SC.H.1.1.1.2 The student knows that in order to learn, it is important to observe the same things often and compare them. Clean Air And Water p.201
SC.H.1.1.2.2 The student knows that when tests are repeated under the same condition, similar results are usually obtained. Clean Air And Water p.201
SC.H.1.1.3.2 The student knows that in doing science, it is often helpful to work with a team and to share findings with others. Clean Air And Water p.201
SC.H.1.1.5.2 The student uses the senses, tools, and instruments to obtain information from his or her surroundings.

Clean Air And Water p.201
Weather p.237

 

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Strand   H The Nature of Science
Standard The student understands that science, technology, and society are interwoven and interdependent.
 
Benchmarks
SC.H.3.1.1.2 The student knows that scientists and technologists use a variety of tools (e.g., thermometers, magnifiers, rulers, and scales) to obtain information in more detail and to make work easier.

Clean Air And Water p.201
Weather p.237

 

 

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