Grade 2 Science
7 units matched to the Nova Scotia Curriculum.
Learning focus
- Earth and Space Science: Air and water in the environment. Learners will analyse the interconnectiveness of air and water in the environment, inclusive of a Mi’kmaw perspective.
- Life Science: Animal Growth and Changes. Learners will analyse the relationship between animal growth and the environment.
- Physical Science: Liquids and solids. Learners will investigate liquids, solids, and mixtures.
- Physical Science: Motion. Learners will test motion of objects.
Units
Unit 1
Water World
The water cycle, where our water comes from, and simple ways to save water and keep rivers clean.
Learning outcome: Earth and Space Science: Air and water in the environment · water in the environment and how it changes
Unit 2
Air & Water for Life
Air takes up space, the three states of water, why all living things need clean air and water, and how people can protect and share water.
Learning outcome: Earth and Space Science: Air and water in the environment · why living things need clean air and water
Unit 3
Life Cycles
Life cycles of butterflies, frogs and BC salmon, and how babies compare with their parents.
Learning outcome: Life Science: Animal Growth and Changes · how animals grow and change
Unit 4
Animal Life Cycles
Life cycles of butterflies, frogs, chickens and mammals, and how some animals change a lot while others look like small adults.
Learning outcome: Life Science: Animal Growth and Changes · the life cycles of animals
Unit 5
Solids & Liquids
Sorting solids and liquids, describing melting, freezing and boiling, and changes that can or can't be undone.
Learning outcome: Physical Science: Liquids and solids · the properties of solids and liquids
Unit 6
Mixtures & Materials
Mixing liquids and solids (dissolving, separating), what sinks or floats, and which materials soak up or push away water.
Learning outcome: Physical Science: Liquids and solids · mixing and separating solids and liquids
Unit 7
Push & Pull
Pushes and pulls, magnets, gravity, and how surfaces slow things down.
Learning outcome: Physical Science: Motion · how pushes and pulls change an object's motion
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