Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 2

AZ.SC02-S1. Inquiry Process

SC02-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Observe, ask questions, and make predictions.

SC02-S1C1-01. Formulate relevant questions about the properties of objects, organisms, and events in the environment (See M02-S2C1-01). 18
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SC02-S1C1-02. Predict the results of an investigation (e.g., in animal life cycles, phases of matter, the water cycle). . 18
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SC02-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Participate in planning and conducting investigations, and recording data.

SC02-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use of instruments, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 18
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SC02-S1C2-02. Participate in guided investigations in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. 18
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SC02-S1C2-03. Use simple tools such as rulers, thermometers, magnifiers, and balances to collect data (U.S. customary units) (See M02-S4C4-05 and M02-S4C4-06). 16
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SC02-S1C2-04. Record data from guided investigations in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., lab book, log, notebook, chart paper) (See W02-S3C2-01 and W02-S3C3-01). 18
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SC02-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Organize and analyze data; compare to predictions.

SC02-S1C3-01. Organize data using graphs (i.e., pictograph, tally chart), tables, and journals (See M02-S2C1-02). 15
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SC02-S1C3-02. Construct reasonable explanations of observations on the basis of data obtained (e.g., Based on the data, does this make sense? Could this really happen?) (See M02-S2C1-04). 18
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SC02-S1C3-03. Compare the results of the investigation to predictions made prior to the investigation. . 18
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SC02-S1C3-04. Generate questions for possible future investigations based on the conclusions of the investigation. 18
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SC02-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC02-S1C4-01. Communicate the results and conclusions of an investigation (e.g., verbal, drawn, or written) (See M02-S2C1-02 and W02-S3C2-01). 18
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SC02-S1C4-02. Communicate with other groups to describe the results of an investigation. (See LS-F1). 18
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AZ.SC02-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC02-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual and cultural contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC02-S2C1-01. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Daniel Hale Williams [physician], supports Strand 4; Charles Drew [physician], supports Strand 4; Elizabeth Blackwell [physician], supports Strand 4). 37
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SC02-S2C1-02. Identify science-related career opportunities. 37
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SC02-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC02-S2C2-01. Identify components of familiar systems (e.g., organs of the digestive system, bicycle). 99
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SC02-S2C2-02. Identify the following characteristics of a system: consists of multiple parts or subsystems; parts work interdependently. 99
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SC02-S2C2-03. Identify parts of a system too small to be seen (e.g., plant and animal cells). 3
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AZ.SC02-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC02-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC02-S3C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC02-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Understand the impact of technology.

SC02-S3C2-01. Analyze how various technologies impact aspects of people's lives (e.g., entertainment, medicine, transportation, communication). 32
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SC02-S3C2-02. Describe important technological contributions made by people, past and present: automobile - Henry Ford; airplane - Wilbur and Orville Wright; telephone - Alexander G. Bell. 37
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SC02-S3C2-03. Identify a simple problem that could be solved by using a suitable tool. 18
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AZ.SC02-S4. Life Science

SC02-S4C1. Characteristics of Organisms: Understand that basic structures in plants and animals serve a function.

SC02-S4C1-01. Identify animal structures that serve different functions (e.g., sensory, defense, locomotion). 270
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SC02-S4C1-02. Identify the following major parts of: the digestive system - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines; respiratory system - nose, trachea, lungs, diaphragm; circulatory system - heart, arteries, veins, blood (See 1CH-F3-01). 18
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SC02-S4C1-03. Describe the basic functions of the following systems: digestive - breakdown and absorption of food, disposal of waste; respiratory - exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide; circulatory - transportation of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body (See 1CH-F3-02). 18
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SC02-S4C2. Life Cycles: Understand the life cycles of plants and animals.

SC02-S4C2-01. Describe the life cycles of various insects. 12
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SC02-S4C2-02. Describe the life cycles of various mammals. 28
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SC02-S4C2-03. Compare the life cycles of various organisms. 137
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SC02-S4C3. Organisms and Environments: Understand the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC02-S4C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC02-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify plant and animal adaptations.

SC02-S4C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC02-S5. Physical Science

SC02-S5C1. Properties of Objects and Materials: Classify objects and materials by their observable properties.

SC02-S5C1-01. Describe objects in terms of measurable properties (e.g., length, volume, weight, temperature) using scientific tools. (See M02-S4C4-01 and M02-S4C4-02). 8
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SC02-S5C1-02. Classify materials as solids, liquids, or gases. 3
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SC02-S5C1-03. Demonstrate that water can exist as a: gas - vapor; liquid - water; solid - ice. 5
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SC02-S5C1-04. Demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their containers. 3
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SC02-S5C2. Position and Motion of Objects: Understand spatial relationships and the way objects move.

SC02-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC02-S5C3. Energy and Magnetism: Investigate different forms of energy.

SC02-S5C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC02-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC02-S6C1. Properties of Earth Materials: Identify the basic properties of Earth materials.

SC02-S6C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC02-S6C2. Objects in the Sky: Identify objects in the sky.

SC02-S6C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC02-S6C3. Changes in the Earth and Sky: Understand characteristics of weather conditions and climate.

SC02-S6C3-01. Measure weather conditions (e.g., temperature, precipitation) (See M02-S4C4-04 and M02-S4C4-05). 13
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SC02-S6C3-02. Record weather conditions (e.g., temperature, precipitation). 13
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SC02-S6C3-03. Identify the following types of clouds: Cumulus, stratus, cirrus. 7
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SC02-S6C3-04. Analyze the relationship between clouds, temperature, and weather patterns. 83
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