Andover Public Schools -- Andover, Massachusetts
Science & Technology Standards and Benchmarks – Grade 2
Strand 1:
Inquiry (I)
Life long learners are able to use the methods of inquiry to participate in scientific
investigation and technological problem solving.
1.
Designing an Investigation (DI)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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2.
Observe & describe familiar objects and events, identifying details, similarities and differences
Demonstrate some of the different ways that scientists try to solve problem
Data Collection, Measurement, and Display (DCMD)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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3.
Read and record measurements
Contribute to the development of class graphs, charts, and data tables
Recognize and communicate simple patterns in data (graphs, charts, tables and drawings)
Extend observations using simple tools, e.g. hand lens, rulers, equal-arm balance
Analysis and Interpretation of Data (AID)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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Make predictions based on past experiences with a particular material or object
Make predictions from data in graphs, charts, tables, and drawings
Explain relationships among objects and/or events
Demonstrate his/her level of understanding about the topic through student/teacher
discussions
Ask "how", "why", and "what if" questions about objects and events observed
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4.
Scientific Communications (SC)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to..
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Relate everyday language to scientific language and symbols
Use scientific vocabulary appropriately
Describe and communicate observations through discussions, drawings, simple graphs,
and writing
Strand 2:
Physical Science (PS)
1.
Physical Science (PS)
Unit:
Changes
At the end of second grade, students will be able to..
PS.PM.1
Observe and describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases by color, size, shape, odor, texture
and weight
Understand that water changes states through freezing, melting, evaporation and condensation
Demonstrate that mixtures can be made by combining solids, liquids or gases, or a combination of
these
Demonstrate and explain a method for separating a mixture (ie. Using a sieve, filter, or the process
of evaporation)
Understand that the size of the solid, temperature of the liquid and stirring can affect the speed at
which the solid dissolves
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Strand 2:
Physical Science (PS)
2.
Position and Motion of Objects (PMO)
Unit: Balancing and Weighing
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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Perform simple experiments with balance
Apply previous experiences with balancing to build mobiles
Use an equal-arm balance to compare and weigh
Predict the serial order of the weights of objects and foods
Describe how the position or weight (or position of the fulcrum) of an object affects balance
1998 Andover (MA) Public Schools
ASC 06/2004
Andover (MA) Public Schools - Science and Technology Standards and Benchmarks - Grade 2
Strand 2:
Life Science (LS)
1.
Characteristics of Organisms (CO)
Unit:
Life Cycles of Butterflies
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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2.
Identify the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle--egg, larva/caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult
Understand that a butterfly lays eggs which hatch into larva
Observe, describe, and record growth, and change in the larva
Predict, compare, and discuss the larva's appearance and change over time
Diversity and Adaptation of Organisms (DAO)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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3.
Understand that the caterpillar forms a chrysalis and a butterfly emerges from the chrysalis
Relate observations of the butterfly's life cycle to student's own growth and change
Organisms and Environments (OE)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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Understand that caterpillars need food, air, and space to live and grow
Understand that caterpillars need food to live, but it does not grow after emerging from the chrysalis
Distinguish between moths and butterflies
Strand 3:
Technology (T)
Life long learners are able to understand and apply the design process and the use of
technology in society.
1.
Nature and Impact of Technology (NIT)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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Describe the difference between natural objects and objects made by people
Identify daily activities that involve the use of technology, e.g., communication transportation
Describe how technologies may have positive and negative impacts on people and the
environment
Describe ways in which technological tools and methods allow us to better learn the laws of nature
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2.
Tools and Machines of Technology (TMT)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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3.
Describe ways in which tools and machines are used to process materials, energy and information
Demonstrate use and care of simple tools
Understanding and Using Technology (UUT)
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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Describe ways in which tools and machines are used to process materials, energy, and information
Demonstrate use and care of simple tools
Show an understanding that people are always inventing new ways to get things done
Strand 4:
Science, Technology and Human Affairs (STHA)
Life long learners understand questions and problems of science and technology in the
context of human affairs.
At the end of second grade, students will be able to…
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Understand that science can improve or change our world
Understand that scientific improvement can also cause problems for people, places and animals
Accepting that a range of outcomes in a scientific experiment is valid
Understand the importance of recycling
1998 Andover (MA) Public Schools
ASC 06/2004