Second-Grade Science Curriculum

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Students actively learn by observing, interacting with materials, and asking questions as they explore new concepts and expand their understanding. Science4Us delivers science activities with crucial literacy skills for a powerful combination.

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What does STEM look like in second grade?

Science4Us' second-grade STEM curriculum continues with engaging math and science activities and games aligned to Next Generation Science Standards that take students to a deeper level of understanding. Second graders absorb more complex material than in previous grades, and the science content is ready for that. With an increased knowledge base and growing skills, expect these students to cover a greater number of modules during the school year. Reviewing some modules, such as Tools, Plants, and Animals, from kindergarten and first grade allows students to acquire new and more sophisticated understandings of the topics.

Second graders use scientific inquiry for simple science investigations. Students interact with materials and learn to ask questions. Through the literacy component of Science4Us, students build scientific vocabulary and science skills through activities and games.

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What do second graders learn in STEM?

Through lessons infused with literacy and math, second graders continue the quest for science learning with fun STEM activities. From the Physical Science Magnets unit, students learn about force and motion through the properties of magnetism. With Inquiry Science, second-grade students demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry, including the skills, processes, and tools necessary to conduct a simple scientific investigation. In Life Science, students will show knowledge of the needs and characteristics of animals and the way they interact with their own distinct environments. In the Weather unit of the Earth and Space Science lessons, students learn about different weather elements and how weather can be observed and measured using tools. Our 2nd-grade curriculum prepares students for future STEM classes!

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Science4Us is simple to set up and implement. The digitally delivered content also includes offline, hands-on activities designed especially for kindergarten students. With Science4Us, it’s possible to fit engaging, evidence-based science lessons into the school day. The proof is in the details. Take a look.

The Science4Us curriculum focuses on the core ideas in each module and eliminates extraneous information that might inhibit comprehension
STEM activities and games align with Next Generation Science Standards.
The science content is heavily supported with visuals and audio cues for nonreaders and emergent readers.
Each lesson incorporates literacy and math.
Core ideas are well established, and concepts are repeated in various formats, making mastery more accessible for early learners.
STEM activities and lessons are designed to be instructional and offer strong contextual support through feedback and hints.
Students can play activities multiple times, allowing for the discovery and reinforcement of connections independently through repetition.
Teachers are provided with science pedagogy videos and thoroughly detailed lesson plans to feel at ease when teaching the content.

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Science projects don’t have to be complicated. Check out these fun science projects and experiments from the Science4Us Curriculum that can be done with everyday household items.

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Science skills are often difficult to acquire. Science4Us makes it fun and opens doors to students who have shut down science. Science in the past is something they thought they couldn’t learn. Now they can.

- Science4Us Director, Advance Learning Academy, FL

Science4Us is a huge resource for my classroom. I love to see how the videos, songs and activities encourage students to think in new ways about the things they experience. My students look forward to science time every day!

- Science4Us Teacher, Advance Learning Academy, FL

My students need to start science early to prepare for later grades. Science4Us gives them that foundation for science that they need. It’s also an avenue for critical thinking and problem-solving, skills they can apply across all domains.

- Science4Us Principal, Broward County Public Schools, FL

Science4Us meets the needs of our digital natives. It allows them to do experiments, practice reading skills and produce math in relation to science. My second graders LOVED it. They really enjoyed the interactive notebook and being able to go back and see how their ideas changed as they learned more.

- Science4Us Teacher, Palm Beach County Public School District, FL

When I walk down the halls, kids grab me by the legs and say, ‘we’re going to science!’ I was amazed because I hadn’t heard that enthusiasm from students before. Science4Us shows students how fun learning science can be and that they can do science. It involves them more [in learning] and says, ‘now you do it!’

- Science4Us Teacher, Broward County Public Schools, FL

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The program provides comprehensive lesson plans and embedded professional development. Science4Us has everything you need for whole groups, small groups, or 1:1, offering plenty of ways to practice and expand. What about science centers? Yes, Science4Us makes it easy to assign for centers, too.

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2nd-Grade Curriculum Overview

Active learning with Science4Us enhances understanding.

See how Science4Us supports early learners in the following grades.

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Everybody's Talking About Science4Us