Grade 2

Science as Inquiry-- Students build an understanding, through observation and experimentation, the foundations of science, the study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world God created suing scientific inquiry

Life and Environmental Science--Students demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and structure of all God's creation: living things, the processes of life, and how God designed living things to interact with one another and the environment in which they live. Central theme: The world and all creation began with God. Genesis 1.11-2.25

Physical Science--Students understand and demonstrate that properties of materials and energy change, can be observed, measured, and protected.

Earth and Space Science--Students demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and structures of earth and space. Central theme: The universe and all creation began with God. Genesis 1.1-2.25

Engineering and Technology Science

Health Science--Students understand that the human body and its systems are a gift from God and all systems work intricately together. Internal and external factors influence growth and development and the structure and function of human body systems. Through scripture we know that God values our bodies and we should value our body and the bodies of others.

Observe and ask questions about the natural world God created

Plan and conduct simple investigations

Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses

Use appropriate mathematics with data to construct reasonable explanations

Communicate about observations, investigations and explanations

Review and ask questions about the observations and explanations of others

Apply Catholic values to the development and application of science concepts

Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Matter and its interactions

Earth's Place in the Universe

Earth's Systems

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem

Analyze data from testing two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare strengths and weaknesses of how each performs

Human Body

Health Promotion

Plan and conduct investigations to determine levels of sunlight and water plants need to grow and survive

Understand plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around

Develop a model to mimic function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants

Explain that all living things reproduce

Observe plants and animals to compare diversity of life in different habitats

Plan and conduct investigations to describe and classify materials by their observable properties. (color, texture, hardness and flexibility)

Classify matter by its observable properties: Solid, liquid.

Explain why different properties are suited to different purposes

Analyze data from testing properties of materials and determine best materials for given purpose.

Observe and record how objects made of small pieces can be disassembled and made into new objects.

Construct an evidence based argument to support changes caused by heating or cooling materials are sometimes reversible and sometimes not.

Understand that every human-made product is designed by applying some knowledge of the natural world created by God and is built using material God gave humans

Use information from several sources to explain and provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly (i.e., volcanic explosions, earthquakes, erosion of rocks)

Explain how wind and water can change the shape of the land.

Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent erosion by wind or water

Explain how maps show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and water in an area.

Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.

Obtain information to determine sources of water on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

Observe and describe how human body parts have functions that are adapted for special tasks.

Describe healthy lifestyle, habits, and proper hygiene.

Describe how germs can cause illness.

Identify practices that prevent and control the spread of diseases.

Identify foods that contribute to good nutrition.

Identify the people and professions who help people stay well.