Religion:
- Develops concept of belonging & forgiveness
- Learns new prayers: Act of Contrition and Morning Offerings
- Develops understanding of God as our Father, Jesus as God’s greatest gift to us & that the Holy Spirit is God
- Studies the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist & Reconciliation
- Students begin to learn more about the parts of the Mass as they prepare the All Saints’ Day Mass. Each student will also complete a project researching a Saint.
Language Arts:
- Students will strengthen their reading comprehension and accuracy by reading frequently and interacting with the text
- They question what they read and determine it’s importance
- Students make predictions or inferences
- They can summarize and retell
- Students write in complete sentences
- Students spell at least 30 frequently used words correctly- using weekly spelling rules for support
Math:
- Use mental math for single-digit addition and subtraction problems
- Add using regrouping
- Apply addition and subtraction concepts and strategies
- Use critical thinking and strategies to solve 2/3 step story problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of place value – to 1,000
- Compute three-digit addition and subtraction problems
- Model fractions – understand the vocab and visual representations
- Tells time to the nearest five minute
- Leave second grade strong number sense and problem solving strategies
Science:
- Observes/ participates in science experiences
- Studies Physics (force and motion), Geology (rocks and minerals) and Life Cycles
- Develops awareness of the scientific process
- Awareness of relationships of humans on earth
Social Studies:
- Students become more aware of their role and responsibilities in their community
- Create and utilize maps
- Discusses how our choices effect others
- Practice teamwork skills and group work