Earth's Systems

  • 2-ESS2-1.

    Compare and contrast 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

Engineering & Technology

  • K-2-ET1-1.

    Ask questions, make observations, and gather information to define a simple problem (a situation people want to change) that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.K-2-ET1-1

  • K-2-ET1-2.

    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-ET1-2

  • K-2-ET1-3.

    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-ET1-3

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.2-ESS1-1

Matter & Its Interactions

  • 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

Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

  • 2-LS2-1.

    Plan 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 Diversity

  • 2-LS4-1.

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

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2019
Where can I read the official document?
North Dakota Science Content Standards