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Jefferson County Schools Science The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science. Grade 2 The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in second grade. |
| Earth and Space Science |
| The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe. |
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Earth: Geology/Features
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize geological features.
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Earth: Materials/Identify/Properties
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that a variety of earth materials exist which have properties that can be measured and observed.
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Earth: Materials/Observe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
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Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
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Earth and Sky: Changes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the various changes to the earth and sky.
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Earth and Sun: Identify/Heat/Light
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that the sun provides a main source of heat and light for the earth.
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Moon: Phases/Recognize/Change
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize the phases of the moon as components of a cycle of regular change.
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Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky (and identify those which appear during the day and the night-Learning Accomplishment).
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Sky: Identify/Stars/Night/Differ
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that there are too many stars to count in the night sky and that they differ in brightness, color, and location.
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Soil/Sand: Composition/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the composition of soils and sand.
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Soil/Sand: Properties/Observe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe the properties of soil and sand.
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Sun: Position/Time
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use the position of the sun in the sky to establish the approximate time of day.
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Sun: Recognize/Star/Nearest/Brightest
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that the nearest star is the sun and that it is the brightest object in the sky.
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Universe: Patterns/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that events in the universe occur in predictable patterns.
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Weather: Cooling/Heating/Rates
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare the cooling and heating rates of land, air, and water.
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| Life Science |
| The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues. |
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Animals: Differences/Evidence
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) give evidence of the fact that animals of the same kind can have differences.
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Animals and Plants: Compare/Needs
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare how animals and plants go about meeting their basic needs.
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Animals & Plants: Environments/Analy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the interactions among plants, animals, and their environments.
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Animals: Parts/Examine/Functions
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) examine the smaller parts of animals and identify their functions through the use of magnifiers.
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Animals and Plants: Magnifiers/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT)use magnifiers to observe and explain what happens when a plant or an animal loses a part.
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Environment: Adaptation/Identify/Traits
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that living things have certain traits that enable them to adapt to specific environments and carry out basic life processes.
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