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This year will be an exciting one in the second grade classroom! In science, students will spend time studying a variety of thematic units including bats, weather, geography, adaptations, insects, and plants. Whenever possible, these units will focus attention on our own school community - the field. The students will spend time within the classroom to learn specific skills and take part in projects. They will also spend a great deal of time outside. Here the students will hike, take part in outdoor lessons, and examine all aspects of the field.
This year in math, students will begin to add and subtract larger numbers, work with place value to the millions, practice telling time, work with money, and use various measurement tools. In language arts, second graders will become more independent readers and writers. Each day, students will have the opportunity to read independently, take part in a writing workshop, practice specific grammar and language skills, and take part in guided reading. In social studies, students will learn about communities, become more familiar with maps, learn about the geography of Pennsylvania, and begin to understand the concept of citizenship. One major classroom goal is to create a community of life-long learners. Units of study will integrate many subject areas including language arts, science, math, social studies, art and technology. By doing this, students will become more active in their own learning.
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