Second Grade Curriculum

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Language Arts

McGraw Hill: Reading, Spelling & Grammar 3nd Grade Edition
Phonics & Speaking
Spelling
Grammar/Punctuation
Writing Process/Creative
Reading Comprehension
Listen/Critical Thinking Skills
Book Making/Journal Writing
Poetry
Book Reports

Mathematics

SRA Real Math
Problem Solving
Data Gather & Interpret
Addition & Subtraction
Measure/Graph/Probability
2-digit Addition & Subtraction
Geometry
Money & Time
3-digit Addition & Subtraction
Intro to Multiplication/Division
Add & Subtract with Money
Measurement

Science

Harcourt Brace
Life Science
Physical Science
Classify & Measure
Earth Science
Data Collection/Interprettion
Forming a Hypothesis
Drawing Conclusions
Experimentation
Science Fair
Earth Day
Predicting

Social Studies

Harcourt Brace
Map Study/Reading/Research
Geography
Citizenship
American History
Global Awareness
Japan, Mexico, and Canada
Time Lines
United States

Music

Rhythm through Comprehensive
Music Learning Sequence
(CMLS)
Literacy Skills through Singing
Develop Singing Voice
Gross Motor Skills
Instrument Study/Origin/Play
Cultural w/Voice & Instrument

Art

Elements of Design
Art Appreciation
Art Techniques
Cultural Influences
Experimentation with a variety
of Medias

Computer

Research via Internet
Complete Computer Manipulation
Writing Process
Surfing the Internet
Publishing
Email Communication
Accelerated Reader

Etiquette

Phone Manners
Table/Eating Etiquette
Conversation Skills
Thank You Notes
Addressing Envelopes
Greeting Adults

Life Skills/Character

How/When to Declare
an Emergency
Personal/Family Awareness
Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety
Water/Fire/Gun Safety
Friendship
Cooperation

Library Skills

Library Skills
Research Skills
Fiction/Non-Fiction
Reading Comprehension
Author Studies

Foreign Language

Spanish

Thinking Skills

Picture Analogies
Word Analogies
Concepts of Analogies
Analogical Relationships

Handwriting

Zaner-Bloser
Introduction to Cursive
Letter Formation
Number Formation

Physical Education

Cooperative Games
Team Sportsmanship
Movement Education
Health and Fitness Awareness
Individuals Fitness Goals

 

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