Discover! Science 2
Discover! Science 2 blends colorful worktexts, simple experiments, and real-world connections to build critical thinking and science smarts—perfect for second graders and their homeschool teaching sidekicks.
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Discover! Science 2
Why do objects move? What is everything made of? How does the human body work? And what can the solar system teach us about our place in the universe? Discover! Science 2 helps second graders investigate these questions through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world connections.
This full-year homeschool curriculum explores the properties of matter, forces and motion, the solar system, Earth's changing landscapes, natural resources, plant and animal habitats, and the human body. Through colorful student worktexts, your child will read, observe, experiment, discuss, and apply new concepts in ways that encourage both understanding and curiosity.
The accompanying Instructor Guide provides lesson support, answer keys, assessments, pacing suggestions, and additional teaching ideas. Together, the worktexts and guide create an open-and-go program that is easy to implement while still providing meaningful science instruction.
Interactive activities throughout the course reinforce concepts and accommodate a variety of learning styles. As your child works through the lessons, he'll strengthen observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while building a solid foundation in life, Earth, and physical science.
Designed specifically for homeschool families, Discover! Science 2 combines clear instruction, hands-on learning, and thoughtful review to help your child develop both scientific knowledge and the habits of mind that support lifelong learning.
How to Use Discover! Science
- Discover! Science is designed as a full-year curriculum. We suggest completing two lessons each week, or one lesson and one review, to comfortably finish the course during a typical academic year.
- Each lesson begins with a short introduction that connects the science concept to everyday life. Read through the lesson together, then discuss the questions and complete any written or hands-on activities. Encourage your child to make observations, ask questions, and explain what he is learning in his own words.
- Use the Instructor Guide as your primary teaching resource. It provides lesson support, answer keys, pacing suggestions, and additional activity ideas to reinforce concepts and accommodate different learning styles.
- At regular intervals, your child will have opportunities to demonstrate understanding through projects or quizzes. Choose the assessment option that best fits your child's learning style and your homeschool goals.
- Don't feel pressured to rush through the material. Science is often best learned through discussion, observation, and exploration. If a topic sparks extra interest, take time to investigate it further before moving on.
By the end of the course, your child will have developed a stronger understanding of scientific concepts while practicing the skills scientists use every day: observing, questioning, investigating, and communicating discoveries.
2A:
Publisher: Edovate Learning Corp
ISBN: 9781956330212
Printed in: United States
Copyright: 2021
Ages: 2nd Grade
Pages: 257
Lessons: 35
Faith-Based: No
2B:
Publisher: Edovate Learning Corp
ISBN: 9781956330229
Printed in: United States
Copyright: 2021
Ages: 2nd Grade
Pages: 291
Lessons: 40
Faith-Based: No
Instructor Guide:
Publisher: Edovate Learning Corp
ISBN: 9781956330236
Printed in: United States
Copyright: 2021
Ages: 2nd Grade
Pages: 222
Lessons: 75
Faith-Based: No
Chapter 2: Matter
Chapter 3: States of Matter
Chapter 4: Forces and Motion
Chapter 5: The Solar System: The Sun, Earth, and Planets
Chapter 6: The Changing Earth
Chapter 7: Earth's Natural Resources
Chapter 8: Plants
Chapter 9: Animals
Chapter 10: Plant and Animal Habitats
Chapter 11: The Human Body
- September 18, 2024
Too advanced
Laura F.
The content in this science material sometime goes right over my 2nd grader's head. The vocabulary and writing prompts use advanced language that he doesn't understand. I do like thw reading portions and colored pictures and the quizzes are simple enough, but I prefer the simplified language of the old Building Blocks program, as well as the experiments from that program as well.
- March 11, 2024
Struggle with Keeping Attention
Rachelle
I like that you can move through the curriculum quickly. This is a new curriculum for us. We really want to love it, but I struggle to keep my daughter's interest with it. The experiments are quick and easy to put together. It would be nice if there were videos that went along with each chapter.
