Grade 2 Science Curriculum

The Grade 2 Science curriculum encourages students to explore the natural world through inquiry-based learning. Students investigate life cycles, materials, forces, and environmental changes while developing scientific thinking skills.

Structure and Properties of Matter

Exploring the building blocks of our world

The Grade 2 Science curriculum explores the structure and properties of matter, encouraging students to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

MatterPropertiesStates of Matter

Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Understanding connections in nature

The Grade 2 Science curriculum explores the interdependent relationships in ecosystems, encouraging students to understand how plants and animals rely on each other and their environment.

EcosystemsRelationshipsHabitats

Earth Systems: Processes That Shape The Earth

Exploring Earth's dynamic processes

The Grade 2 Science curriculum explores Earth systems and the processes that shape the Earth, encouraging students to understand how Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.

Earth EventsWeatheringErosion

Engineering Design

Designing solutions to real-world problems

The Grade 2 Science curriculum introduces engineering design, encouraging students to ask questions, make observations, and gather information to define simple problems that can be solved through the development of new or improved objects or tools.

Problem SolvingDesign LoopInvention

Grade 2 Science Curriculum Overview

The Grade 2 Science curriculum is designed to build upon the foundation established in Grade 1. It encourages students to develop deeper understanding, critical thinking skills, and greater independence in their learning journey. The curriculum is organized around key subject areas, each with specific learning outcomes and expectations.

Teachers are encouraged to integrate learning across subject areas where appropriate, creating meaningful connections for students. Assessment is ongoing and designed to support student growth and development.