Grade 2 Science
7 units matched to the Manitoba Curriculum.
Learning focus
- How does temperature affect matter?
- In what ways does the environment provide the necessities of life?
- Where do living organisms come from and what do they need to survive?
Units
Unit 1
Think Like a Scientist
How scientists and engineers work: tools for measuring, fair tests, safety, sharing results, simple algorithms and how new technology changes everyday life.
Learning outcome: SCI.2.D.1, SCI.2.C.3 · asking questions about the world and trying ways to answer them
Unit 2
Solids & Liquids
Sorting solids and liquids, describing melting, freezing and boiling, and changes that can or can't be undone.
Learning outcome: SCI.2.E.1, SCI.2.E.2 · states of matter and changes of state
Unit 3
Water World
The water cycle, where our water comes from, and simple ways to save water and keep rivers clean.
Learning outcome: SCI.2.E.4, SCI.2.E.5 · the role of water in Earth's environment and the movement of water
Unit 4
Air and Weather
The atmosphere and its characteristics: air takes up space, wind is moving air, and weather can be observed and measured with simple tools.
Learning outcome: SCI.2.E.3, SCI.2.C.2 · characteristics of the atmosphere, and measuring weather
Unit 5
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: SCI.2.E.6 · air and water are essential to life
Unit 6
Plants, Animals and Energy
Animals get energy by eating plants or other animals, plants capture energy from the Sun, and all animals depend on plants.
Learning outcome: SCI.2.E.7, SCI.2.E.8, SCI.2.E.9 · how animals get energy, how plants capture energy from the Sun, and animals' dependence on plants
Unit 7
Life Cycles
Life cycles of butterflies, frogs and BC salmon, and how babies compare with their parents.
Learning outcome: SCI.2.E.10 · plants and animals produce offspring that resemble them
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