Curriculum Guides Checklists
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
LANGUAGE ARTS (Viewing)
Use picture clues to predict content
Explain personal thoughts and feelings after viewing
visual media
Distinguish characteristics between:
 fantasy and reality
 good and evil
 right and wrong
Ask and respond to questions as a means to
understanding content when viewing written and/or
visual media
State the main idea or message in visual media
Gather and sequence events from visual media
selections
Use visual media as a means to witness and serve
Recognize that God’s ideal for quality viewing is and
important factor of developing Christian character
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LANGUAGE ARTS (Listening)
Maintain Eye contact
Use appropriate posture facing the speaker
Avoid distracting or interrupting others, including the
speaker, or being distracted by others
Provide immediate feedback; e.g., nod, applaud,
laugh, etc.
Ask and answer relevant question briefly and politely
Determine purpose for listening
Contribute to group/class discussions
Listen and respond appropriately in various
situations; e.g. formal conversations, presentations,
group learning activities, media presentations, drama,
directions, and messages
Listen to Bible stories and God’s Word with
reverence
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LANGUAGE ARTS (Visually Representing)
Create visual media to connect information with
personal experiences:
 drama
 charts
 illustrations
 videos
 photographs
 tables
Create visual media to demonstrate understanding
Produce visual media to differentiate real and
imaginary information; e.g. t-chart
Create visual media to promote the spreading of the
gospel
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
LANGUAGE ARTS (Reading)
PHONICS:
Expand phonics elements; e.g. letter sound
correspondences, spelling patterns, syllables, and
meaningful word parts
Apply phonics elements in reading and writing; e.g.
identify and decode simple prefixes and suffixes
FLUENCY:
Recognize sight words
Decode words in isolation and in connected text
Increase speed of reading while maintaining
accuracy
Read aloud in a way that communicates meaning
Communicate effectively through the avenues of
reading, writing, listening, speaking, and non-verbal
language
Read silently for pleasure
VOCABULARY:
Apply a variety of strategies to learn word meanings
Make connections between words and concepts
COMPREHENSION:
Communicate with others about what is read
Use comprehension strategies to improve
comprehension:
 instinctively read top to bottom, left to right,
front to back
 identify and explain problems and solutions
Recognize story elements:
 plot
 setting
 characters
Apply a Christ-centered perspective as a basis of
literary studies
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LANGUAGE ARTS (Speaking)
Apply rules for conversation:
 use correct vocabulary or speech
 take turns
 raise hand to speak
 focus attention on speaker
 behave with Christian courtesy
Use different voice level, phrasing, and intonation for
different situations:
 informal discussion
 class discussion
 reports to the class
 language used at home
 language used in school
Convey clear and focused main idea with supporting
details appropriate to audience and purpose
Ask questions to clarify information
Communicate effectively, applying a Christ-centered
perspective in all forms of personal expression
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
LANGUAGE ARTS (Writing)
WRITING
Practice the writing process:
 prewriting
 drafting
 revising
 editing
 publishing
Write for various purposes to:
 share
 inform
 explain
 invite
Begin using characteristics of good writing:
 ideas and content
 organization
 voice
 word choice
 sentence fluency
 conventions
Use visual media when appropriate to convey an idea
Generate friendly and thank-you letters, descriptions,
narratives, reports and rhymes
Use a variety of descriptive words in writing activities
Write complete sentences with correct sentence
structure
Develop paragraphs with one topic and at least four
supporting details
Identify and organize related information connecting
information from different subjects
Evaluate one’s own and other’s writing
Identify and write sentences that are declarative,
interrogative, imperative and exclamatory
Write from a Christ-centered perspective
CAPITALIZATION
Capitalize proper nouns, months, days of the week,
titles, and initials
PUNCTUATION
Write basic rules of punctuation correctly:
 commas in dates
 items in a series
 greeting and closing of a letter
Use quotation marks to show conversation
USAGE
Use standard English
Understand word and sentence order
Use correct verb tenses
HANDWRITING
Use correct margins
Form letters and words so they can be easily read
Leave proper spacing between words, sentences and
paragraphs
SPELLING
Transition from invented to conventional spelling
Correctly spell high-frequency sight words
Use phonetic patterns and spelling rules
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
MATH
NUMBER AND OPERATIONS
Count and understand numbers with 3 digits
Skip count by two, e.g. 23, 25, 27
Understand and use ordinals 1-20
Understand even and odd numbers
Understand place value of hundreds, tens, one
Given a math fact, construct the other three in the
fact family
Know addition and subtraction facts through 20 by
recall
Add and subtract 2 digit numbers with renaming
Add and subtract 3 digit numbers with no renaming
Add a series of three numbers
Using a number line, explain rounding to nearest ten
Write, add, and subtract money using appropriate
symbols
Understand situations that entail multiplication and
division, i.e. equal groupings of objects and sharing
equally
ALGEBRA
Use patterns to make generalizations and predictions
Analyze patterns in tables and graphs
Describe qualitative and quantitative changes
involving addition and subtraction
Understand equivalence concepts using symbols,
such as 5 + 3 = 8 and 8 = 5 + 3 or
GEOMETRY
Investigate and predict the results of assembling and
disassembling 2- and 3-dimentional shapes
Find locations using simple coordinates
Recognize prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones
Relate ideas in geometry to number and
measurement
MEASUREMENT
Select and use appropriate measuring tools
Select and use appropriate units of measurement
Use different units to measure the same thing
Use nonstandard units to compare weight of real
objects and capacity of real containers
Estimate the weight of an object
Apply and use measurements in problems and “real
life” situations, e.g. gathering data for mi/kmodometer and map reading
Tell time to the nearest minute (digital), and the
nearest 5 minutes (analog)
Use and compare A.M. and P.M. time designations
Count coins and dollars to $5.00
Determine correct change to $1.00 by counting
Estimate to the nearest dollar
Demonstrate the “real world” practice of spending
money to the penny
Use correct symbols in writing money amounts
Understand one hour of elapsed time
Identify days and dates on a calendar
Understand one week before and after a certain date
on a calendar
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DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY
Construct and interpret data using a simple bar graph
Interpret data as represented in a simple table or
chart
Make predictions and test validity
Do a probability study with 50/50 chance
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
SCIENCE (Biological Science)
ANIMALS
Amphibians:
Identify the characteristics of amphibians
Explain how amphibians adapt to the environment
Birds:
Identify the characteristics of birds
Identify common birds
Describe the migratory habits of birds
Explain how birds adapt to the environment
Insects/Arthropods:
Identify characteristics of insects
Identify common insects
Explain how insects adapt to the environment
Identify stages in the life cycle of an insect
Distinguish between moths and butterflies
Mammals:
Identify the characteristics of mammals
Explain how mammals adapt to the environment
Describe how humans adapt to the environment
Describe the migratory habits of mammals
Reptiles:
Identify the characteristics of reptiles
Explain how reptiles adapt to the environment
CAREER EDUCATION
Careers:
List biological careers
Provide opportunity for exposure to careers in a
biological science
ECOLOGY
Environmental Issues:
Understand personal responsibility for wise use of
natural resource
Explain responsible methods for decreasing pollution
Natural Resources:
Identify resources found in mountains
Identify plants and animals that live in mountain
Identify resources found in oceans
Identify plants and animals in oceans
Identify resources found in plains
Identify plants and animals that inhabit plains
Explain the importance of the rich soil found in the
plains
Identify resources found in deserts
Identify plants and animals that inhabit deserts
Describe adaptations of plants and animals in deserts
HUMAN BODY
Body Organization:
Recognize the organization of the body’s systems
and organs
PLANTS
Classification: Identify common plants
Resources: Explain how plants adapt to the
environment
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
SCIENCE (Earth/Space Science)
CAREER EDUCATION
Careers:
List earth and space careers
Provide opportunities for exposure to careers in earth
and space science
GEOLOGY
Dinosaurs:
Identify examples of common dinosaurs
Understand dinosaurs varied in size
Earth’s Structure:
Understand God created a perfect Earth for human
habitation
Describe the surface features of the Earth
Define mountain
Define ocean
Define plain
Define desert
Define oasis
Define island
Fossils:
Understand fossils as the remains or evidence of
living organisms that once lived on Earth
Explain a creationists interpretation of fossils
METEOROLOGY
Climate:
Explain how mountains affect climate
Explain how oceans and large bodies of water affect
climate
Explain how plains affect climate
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
SCIENCE (Health Science)
CAREER EDUCATION
Careers:
List health careers
Provide opportunity for exposure to careers in health
science
CONSUMER HEALTH
Health Care:
Explain ways medical personnel help us maintain
good health
Identify people who help us maintain good health
DISEASES/DISORDERS
Infectious/Noninfectious Disease:
Define disease
Describe how the body fights disease
Understand the relationship of good health habits to
disease prevention
DRUGS
Drugs:
Define drug
Define drug abuse
Describe the effects of abusing drugs
Drug effects:
Describe the effects of alcohol
Describe the effects of nicotine
Inhalants:
Define inhalants
Describe the effects of inhalants on the body
Medicines:
Understand the value of medicines
Identify where to find the telephone number for the
poison control center
FAMILY/SOCIAL HEALTH
Relationships:
Recognize the uniqueness of each person
Understand the importance of treating others with
respect
HEALTH PRINCIPLES
Natural Laws:
Identify the benefits of good health
Explain the importance of exercise to health
Explain the importance of rest to health
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL
Decision Making:
Describe the decision making process
Explain how one uses the power of reason
Understand the importance of making appropriate
decisions
Define values
Identify important personal values
Emotions:
Define emotion
Identify appropriate ways of controlling emotions
Understand that God makes provision for our
emotional needs
Self-Concept:
Recognize one’s significance as a unique individual
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Understand that God’s love is unconditional
NUTRITION
Food Pyramid:
Recall the food pyramid as a guide for choosing a
balanced diet
Recall principles of vegetarianism
SAFTEY/FIRST AID
Accidents:
Understand that medicines should not be taken
without adult supervision
Identify common hazards at home
Public Safety:
Recall rules for school safety
Recall rules for motor vehicle safety
Recall rules for pedestrian safety
Recreational Safety:
Identify rules for safety in and around water
Identify safe camping practices
Identify rules for safe hiking
Demonstrate safe practices when riding a bicycle
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
SCIENCE (Physical Science)
CAREER EDUCATION
Careers:
List physical science careers
Provide opportunity for exposure to careers in the
physical sciences
CHEMISTRY
Matter:
Understand that matter exists in three forms
Identify the characteristics of the states of matter
Understand that matter can change form
ENERGY WAVES
Heat:
Define heat
Describe how heat affects matter
Describe how heat is conducted
Explain how heat is essential to everyday life
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SCIENCE (Method/Processes)
MANIPULATION SKILLS
Classification: Develop skills for organizing
scientific data
Communication: Develop skills for sharing scientific
information
Conclusions: Develop skills for reaching
explanations from scientific experiences
Experimentation: Develop skills for investigating
and testing hypothesis
Hypothesizing: Develop skills based upon
observation and inferences
Lab Safety: Develop skills for practicing safe
behavior in the science lab
Measurement: Develop skills for measuring a
variety of quantities in science
Observation: Develop skills for observing objects
and events in science
Organization: Develop skills for organizing scientific
data
Prediction: Develop skills for predicting the
outcomes of experimentation
Processing Data: Develop skills for collecting and
displaying scientific data
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
INTEGRATED (Spiritual Values/Attitudes)
GOD
Creator: Accept God as the creator of the universe
Eternity: Understand God’s gift to us is eternal life
Knowledge: Accept God as the source of all
knowledge and wisdom
Revelation: Value God’s created works as a source
of His revelation
Sin: Recognize the effects of sin on God’s original
plan
Truth: Have a developing knowledge of God’s word
as truth
NATURE
Creation: Develop an appreciation of god’s creation
Design: Value God’s craftsmanship of beauty and
harmony
Environment/Ecology: Assume an active role in
preserving and nurturing one’s environment
Natural Laws: Understand the purpose of God’s law
and order in the universe
Sin: Understand that sin brought a curse upon
nature revealing both good and evil
MANKIND
Attitudes: Evaluate lifestyle choices based on
Biblical principles
Human Beings: Understand God created us in His
image
Health/Nutrition/Physical Being: Recognize that
human existence depends on God’s natural laws for
health
Sexuality: Exhibit lifestyle choices consistent with
Biblical principles
Sin: Understand that sin has brought the
degeneration of man
Values: Apply Biblical principles of Christian
morality, integrity, and ethical behavior to all aspects
of life
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North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Second Grade
INTEGRATED (Thinking Skills)
Analyzing: Develop skills for identifying key
elements or relationships among elements
Application: Develop skills for applying scientific
information to new situations
Cause and Effect: Develop skills for recognizing the
relationship between cause and effect
Compare and Contrast: Develop skills for
determining the characteristics of items and events
Evaluation: Develop skills for evaluation scientific
data and events
Follow Directions: Develop skills for following both
oral and written
Problem Solving: Develop skills for using critical
thinking to solve problems
Reference Skills: Develop skills for the use of
photos, drawings, diagrams, charts, and graphs
Sequencing: Develop skills for ordering items and
events
Synthesis: Develop skills by using deductive
reasoning to draw conclusion and give explanations
based on observation and experimentation
Vocabulary Development: Develop skills for the
understanding and usage of scientific words
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Created & shared by Juliette Horton, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Grade 2 Teacher, juliette@andrews.edu
2007