Second Grade Curriculum Overview
I.
MATH (Scott Foresman and Investigations)
A.
Math concepts
1.
Numbers and Operations
Sense of numbers
Basic counting techniques
Number relationships
Place value
Addition and subtraction
Computational fluency
2.
Algebra
Classification, patterns and relations
Operations with whole numbers
Use of step by step processes
3.
Geometry
Explore, investigate and discuss shapes around us
Become proficient is describing and representing shapes
Learn to represent two- and three-dimensional shapes
Recognize and create shapes that have symmetry
4.
Measurement
Attributes of length, volume, weight and time
How to measure using standard and non-standard units
Select appropriate unit and tool when measuring
5.
Data Analysis and Probability
Pose questions to investigate
Organize responses
Create representations of data
Sort and classify objects according to their attributes
Organize & display data using counts, tallies, pictures and graphs
6.
Problem Solving
Develop and broaden range of problem solving strategies
Pose or formulate challenging problems
Monitor and reflect on their own problem solving ideas
Solve a variety of problem types
II.
READING
A.
Reading Components
1.
Read Aloud
2.
Shared Reading
3.
Guided Reading
4.
Independent Reading
5.
Literature Circles / Book Clubs
B.
III.
Other Reading Experiences
1.
Library Time
2.
Parental Support
Read with your child
At home reading record sheets
Guest Readers
WRITING (Lucy Calkins)
A.
Writing components
1.
Modeled Writing
2.
Interactive Writing
3.
Shared Writing
4.
Independent Writing
5.
Process Writing (planning, composing, revising, editing, publishing)
B
Other Writing experiences
1.
Parental support
1.
Handwriting
2.
Spelling
IV.
Social
A.
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F.
Studies (Teacher’s Curriculum Institute)
Communities
Maps / Geography
Environment
Needs and Wants
Changing Communities
Citizenship
V.
Science (FOSS)
A.
Pebbles, Sand and Silt
B.
Balance and Motion
C.
Insects
VI.
Health (Harcourt)
A.
Staying Safe
B.
Nutrition
C.
Caring For My Neighborhood
D.
My Feelings/ My Family
E..
Medicines and Drugs
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