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Grade 2

BIBLE*

Exploring His Power Through Creation Through the Exodus Through His presence: Desert Sanctuary	In the Promised Land: Jericho, Ark Through people of power: Saul, David, Solomon Through His protection: Jonah, Daniel Through Miracles: Birth of Christ	Through Christ: Healings, nature, over death Through man: Pentecost, Saul's conversion Reverence for God and His Word

ART

Primary and secondary colors Size and shape relationships Values: light, dark, medium Art experiences in difference media	Line, Pattern, Form Two-dimensional shapes Tools: scissors, crayons, brush, tempera, chalk, yarn, fingerprint, paper	Create texture Recognition and appreciation of artists and their works Value creative work by self and peers

COMPUTERS

Home keys and row Keyboarding	Time limit and take turns Procedures, Naming, Calling, Animation	Ethics Computer Careers

LANGUAGE ARTS

Reading Extends sight vocabulary Read at instructional level Read independently Phonetic and instructional analysis Context clues Comprehension: directions, main idea, details, cause and effect Table of contents, Index Speaking Complete sentences Organized thoughts and ideas Correct word pronunciation and usage Role play, Christian drama, and choral reading Poems and personal experiences	Memory verses and Bible stories Conversation Spelling Spell assigned words Simple spelling rules Listening Stories and poetry Directions and instructions Critical thinking Courtesy and appreciation Answer questions Writing Manuscript writing, letter formation, size, spacing Capitalization, cities, titles, words referring to God Punctuation, periods, commas, question and exclamation marks Composition, short, stories, organization of thought, editing	Publish and share Correct usage Literature and Media Prose, Poetry, Television Wide variety: Bible, multi-cultural, picture books, classics Compare literary forms: poetry, story, letter, article Types of media: television, radio, newspapers, magazines Media analysis: reliability, accuracy, Christian values

MATHEMATICS

Counting, reading, and writing to 1,000 Place value through hundreds Counting by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, and 10's to 100 Symbols <, =, > Even and odd numbers Addition and subtraction facts to 20 Using sets and number facts	Estimation Addition and subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers: no regrouping Multiplication facts for 2,3, and 5 Telling time to 5 minutes: digital and standard Counting money, making change Fractions, halves, thirds, fourths, tenths	Problem solving Charts and graphs: collecting, organizing and interpreting data Standard and metric measures: weight, length, volume, temperature Decimals for cents and dollars Geometry: readiness activities Introduction to calculator

MUSIC

Praise and hymns Reproduce simple rhythm Like and unlike notation Dynamics and tempo changes Expressions in music	Stringed instruments Classroom singing 6/8 rhythm Two-part rounds and canons Whole, half, quarter, note & rest	Dotted half note Diminuendo and decrescendo Children's musicals Baroque, Romantic, 20th Century music

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Motor skills: ball activities, group tag and relay games Fitness: testing agility and balance	Positive attitudes: self-worth, self-control, responsibility Interpersonal skills: cooperation, sportsmanship	Concepts: environmental responsibility, safety rules, health and fitness, games

SCIENCE & HEALTH+

Biblical principles of health Substance abuse Personal safety: home and school Medical and public health centers	First aid Growth: social, emotional, physical Self-esteem Health habits Values and decision making	People and nature prepare for winter State and change of matter God's plan for ecology Ecological communities Scientific thinking process

SOCIAL STUDIES+

Maps and globes Holidays and festivals Earning and spending Famous historic people	Communities, past and present, local and global Jobs Life in communities, multi-cultural	Citizen rights and responsibilities Community helpers Shelters, clothes and food Interdependence of people




* Bible series may be rotated through grades 1-4. Materials for each series are adapted to the appropriate grade level.
+ Subjects may alternate for grades 1 and 2 and for grades 3 and 4. Materials are adapted to the appropriate grade level.