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Core Ideas for Knowing Science
Core Ideas for Knowing Science
Earth and Space Science
E1: The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the natural and human processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate.
Second Grade: Focus on Systems and System Models; Energy and Matter
Second Grade: Focus on Systems and System Models; Energy and Matter
Earth and Space Sciences: Students develop an understanding of the distribution and role of water and wind in weather, shaping the land, and where organisms live. Wind and water can also change environments, and students learn humans and other organisms c
Earth and Space Standards
2.E1U1.5. Develop and use models to represent that water can exist in different states and is found in oceans, glaciers, lakes, rivers, ponds, and the atmosphere.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWater
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWeather
2.E1U2.6. Analyze patterns in weather conditions of various regions of the world and design, test, and refine solutions to protect humans from severe weather conditions.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWeather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWeather
2.E3U2.8. Observe and explain the Sun’s position at different times during a twenty-four-hour period and changes in the apparent shape of the Moon from one night to another.
Physical Sciences: Students develop an understanding of observable properties of matter and how changes in energy (heating or cooling) can affect matter or materials.
Physical Science Standards
2.P1U1.1. Plan and carry out an investigation to determine that matter has mass, takes up space, and is recognized by its observable properties; use the collected evidence to develop and support an explanation.