Second Grade Curriculum

Religion
Books/Resources

  • Jesus Our Life (Faith and Life Series)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Life of Jesus
  • Ten Commandments
  • Catholic teaching
  • Liturgy and feasts
  • Sacraments
  • Morals and virtues

    Reading
    Books/Resources

  • Read and Write (Open Court)
  • Phonics (Modern Curriculum Press)
  • Merrill Linguistic Readers (SRA/McGraw-Hill)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Listening/speaking skills
  • Word recognition and vocabulary
  • Comprehension skills
  • Literature appreciation
  • Reading skills

    Writing
    Books/Resources

  • Spelling Workout (MCP)
  • Voyages in English (Loyola Press)
  • Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Punctuation/capitalization
  • Sentence structure
  • Parts of speech
  • Writing process
  • Beginning research skills

    Mathematics
    Books/Resources

  • Saxon 3

    Scope and Sequence

  • Addition and subtraction (with and without grouping)
  • Word problems
  • Multiplication
  • Data analysis
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Measurement and time
  • Geometry
  • Probability and statisitics

    Science
    Books/Resources

  • Science Horizons (Silver Burdett and Ginn)

    Scope and Sequence

  • Scientific reasoning
  • Experiments/Scientific process
  • Prehistoric earth
  • Insect habitats and life cycles
  • Weather pattersns/cycle
  • Physical science

    Health
    Books/Resources

  • Teacher resources

    Scope and Sequence

  • Body systems
  • Food pyramid
  • Vitamins and minerals

    Social Studies
    Books/Resources

  • Our America (Abeka)
  • Weekly Reader Map Skills

    Scope and Sequence

  • Map skills/geography
  • Native Americans
  • Colonial life
  • American Revolution
  • Westward expansion
  • Ancient Greece
  • Civics and patriotism
  • Economics

    Art
    Books/Resources

  • Classroom art supplies

    Scope and Sequence

  • Creative expression
  • Perceptual awareness
  • Artistic heritage
  • Art appreciation

    Music
    Books/Resources

  • Musical instruments

    Scope and Sequence

  • Creative expression
  • Artistic perception
  • Historical and cultural music
  • Music appreciation

    Spanish
    Books/Resources

  • Classroom resources

    Scope and Sequence

  • Building vocabulary
  • Simple sentences
  • Cultural appreciation