The second grade social studies program is designed to be an integral part of the reading curriculum, using both fiction and non-fiction texts to teach the children. Geography and map skills are woven into each unit of study, and connections are made between the topics’ historical contributions to present day society. We explore different cultures, countries and continents to enhance our knowledge and awareness of diversity. Seasonal units include holidays around the world, family heritage and traditions, folktales around the world, biographies of famous people who made a positive difference in our world and ways humans impact their natural environments, both positively and negatively. To support current events, we subscribe to the following children’s magazines to highlight events throughout our country and world: Time for Kids, National Geographic Explorer, and Scholastic Weekly Reader. They provides a global view of the major issues, therefore it’s a source for discussion groups, and an opportunity for our children to be “informed” in the content areas.

The goal of the second grade science program is to develop curiosity, interest and appreciation through experimentation, as well as individual and group projects both in the classroom and through weekly visits to the Seaman Family Discovery Center. We will observe, compare, organize the results of our inquiries, and communicate both orally and in writing the things we discover. These processes (observing, communicating, comparing, and organizing) are the basic thinking processes students need at this age to develop a scientific understanding of the world around them. The following topics are presented through integrated units: Life Sciences: nutrition/health, animals Earth Science: conservation, habitats Physical Science: matter, scientific process Of course, our science related field trips compliment our units of study to enhance the learning process for your child!

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SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH