Grade 2 NJSLS-Science
Physical Science
PS1: Matter and Its Interactions
- 2-PS1-1
- Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
- 2-PS1-2
- Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
- 2-PS1-3
- 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-PS1-4
- Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
Life Science
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
- 2-LS2-1
- Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
- 2-LS2-2
- Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
- 2-LS4-1
- Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Earth and Space Sciences
ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe
- 2-ESS1-1
- Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
- 2-ESS2-1
- Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
- 2-ESS2-2
- Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
- 2-ESS2-3
- Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
K–2 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
ETS1: Engineering Design
- K-2-ETS1-1
- 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-ETS1-2
- 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-ETS1-3
- Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.