Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 2

Other California Science sets

Engineering DesignK-2-ETS1

  • 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-ETS1-1

  • 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-ETS1-2

  • 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.K-2-ETS1-3

Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics2-LS2

  • 2-LS2-1.

    Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.2-LS2-1

  • 2-LS2-2.

    Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.2-LS2-2

Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity2-LS4

  • 2-LS4-1.

    Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.2-LS4-1

Earth's Place in the Universe2-ESS1

  • 2-ESS1-1.

    Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.2-ESS1-1

Earth's Systems2-ESS2

  • 2-ESS2-1.

    Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.2-ESS2-1

  • 2-ESS2-2.

    Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.2-ESS2-2

  • 2-ESS2-3.

    Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.2-ESS2-3

Matter and its Interactions2-PS1

  • 2-PS1-1.

    Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.2-PS1-1

  • 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-PS1-2

  • 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-PS1-3

  • 2-PS1-4.

    Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.2-PS1-4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2013

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