Second
Grade: The Smarties
Reading/
Language Arts
 Grade
two students read orally with fluency and expression, write frequently
for practical and academic purposes in a variety of modes for specific
purposes; narrative, descriptive, expository, give detailed, well-organized
reports of information learned, develop specific vocabulary to suit different
purposes, i.e., scientific, technological, content specific, and access
human resources through telecommunications. |
Math
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Students
in second grade will find solutions to addition and subtraction problems
wit numbers to 1,000 and identify place value and show expanded notations
for numerals to at least 1,000. Cubes and three-dimensional shapes
are explored by counting faces and edges, and students measure objects
in different ways. Students use different approaches for sorting
and organizing data, use prediction to extend patterns, and predict whether
something is likely or unlikely based on data collected. A strong
emphasis on mathematical concepts and understanding also supports the development
of problem solving. While learning mathematics, students should be
encouraged to use, represent, and explain the concepts, skills, symbols,
and vocabulary identified in the following set of standards. |
Science
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The
second grade standards continue to focus on using a broad range of science
skills in understanding the natural world. Making detailed observations,
drawing conclusions, and recognizing unusual or unexpected data are skills
needed to be able to use and validate information. The concept of
change is explored in states of matter, life cycles, weather patterns,
and seasonal effect on plants and animals. Geographic concepts are
introduced through investigations with rocks and soil, and physical science
is studied through activities with energy and light. |
Social
Studies (to top)
The
standards for the students in pre-kindergarten through second grade include
the basic concepts of the individual, family and neighborhood. Instruction
centers on the similar or different ways that individuals and groups address
human needs and concerns. Students learn vocabulary associated with
time such as past, present, future, and long ago. Students use maps
and globes to identify and locate some places and geographic features.
They learn the concepts of self-control, fairness, and leadership.
Citizenship education emphasizes following rules and respecting the rights
of people. Students build time lines, identify the purpose of government,
and use economic concepts. They also explore ways that language,
art, music, and other cultural elements lead to global understanding.
(DoDEA Mannuel 2000.4-1
Sept. 1998)
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