Grade 2
Matter and Its Interactions
- 1
Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 2-PS1-1
- 2
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.2-PS1-2
- 3
Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.2-PS1-3
- 4
Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.2-PS1-4
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
- 1
Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow. 2-LS2-1
- 2
Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants. 2-LS2-2
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
- 1
Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.2-LS4-1
Earth's Place in the Universe
- 1
Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.2-ESS1-1
Earth's Systems
- 1
Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.2-ESS2-1
- 2
Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.2-ESS2-2
- 3
Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.2-ESS2-3
Engineering Design
- 1
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool. K-2-ETS1-1
- 2
Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.K-2-ETS1-2
- 3
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs. K-2-ETS1-3
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 2
- Where can I read the official document?
- 2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Grade 2 Science
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