In Grade 2, students develop an understanding that islands are made up of many diverse regions and communities. They learn about cardinal directions, mapping, features of communities, plants and animals, weather patterns, and the environment as a resource. This knowledge helps students understand their physical surroundings and their relationship to the natural world.
By the end of Grade Two, the learner will be expected to:
Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:
Cardinal Directions: Direction is the pathway along which an object is moving or the location of a feature based on the position of another feature. Cardinal directions are the four main points of a compass: north, south, east, and west which are also known by the first letters: N, S, E, and W.
Maps: A compass rose is a symbol found on maps that shows the four cardinal directions. Cardinal directions help identify the location of one thing or place in relation to another, known as relative location.
Environment as Resource: Resources are any materials in the environment or skills and abilities that can be used to satisfy needs and wants. They include natural resources (from nature), man-made resources (made by humans), and human resources (skills and talents people use).
Weather: Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a place over a short period of time. Weather patterns are the recurring atmospheric conditions observed over time. Weather affects the environment by influencing soil conditions, plant growth, animal behavior, and water availability.
