Science/ Ciencia

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    Science

     

    Please feel free to check out the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science using the following link.

     

     

    http://education.state.nj.us/cccs/?_standard_matrix;c=5

     

    These are the main Science Units in Grade 2.  See below for a description of each.  One unit will be used for the Science Fair.

    PHYSICAL SCIENCE

    1. Matter, Energy and Motion

     
    LIFE SCIENCE

    2. Habitats/ Science Fair

     

    EARTH SCIENCE

    3. Sun, Moon and Stars

     

    LIFE SCIENCE

    4. Life Cycle of a Plant and Types of Soil  Earth Day

     

     5.  Economics (needs vs. wants, money and savings)

     

    Earth Science

    In this unit, we will learn about the phases of the moon. We will discuss this process as a cycle and students will understand that the phases repeat, just like the steps of the water cycle. Vocabulary will include phases, orbit, revolve, rotate, quarter, etc. During this unit we will also explore concepts of the sun and the stars.

     

    For resources on Science topics visit www.pppst.com and explore!