UK SCIENCE YEAR 2 – EDmama UK

A. Shapes and Colors

A.01. Identify and name basic colors (e.g., red, blue, green).
A.02. Identify and name basic two-dimensional shapes (e.g., circle, square, triangle).
A.03. Sort objects based on a single attribute: color.
A.04. Sort objects based on a single attribute: two-dimensional shape.
A.05. Classify objects according to their two-dimensional shape.
A.06. Classify objects according to their color.
A.07. Identify and name basic three-dimensional shapes (e.g., cube, sphere, cone).
A.08. Sort objects based on a single attribute: three-dimensional shape.
A.09. Classify objects according to their three-dimensional shape.
A.10. Discriminate between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.

B. Comparing

C. Materials

C.01. Identify different types of materials (e.g., wood, metal, plastic).
C.02. Describe objects based on their observable properties.
C.03. Sort objects based on a single attribute: texture.
C.04. Sort objects based on a single attribute: material.
C.05. Classify objects according to their texture.
C.06. Classify objects according to their material.
C.07. Identify the materials used to construct different objects.
C.08. Classify objects by multiple properties: shape, color, material and texture.
C.09. Identify when an object is made of multiple materials.
C.10. Explain how the properties of a material make it suitable for a particular use.

D. Force and Motion

D.01. Define and give examples of a push.
D.02. Define and give examples of a pull.
D.03. Describe the motion of objects (e.g., moving, stationary, fast, slow).
D.04. Investigate how pushes and pulls affect the motion of objects.
D.05. Predict the motion of an object based on the forces acting upon it.
D.06. Determine which objects can be attracted by a magnet.
D.07. Explore how magnets push and pull each other.
D.08. Design a simple experiment to test the strength of different magnets.

E. Light and Sound

F. Heating and Cooling

G. Earth’s Resources

H. Plants

H.01. Identify different types of plants (e.g., trees, flowers, grasses).
H.02. Match plants to their seeds or parent plants.
H.03. State the basic needs of plants to survive (e.g., sunlight, water, air, soil).
H.04. Identify where various plants live, such as water lilies and saguaros.
H.05. Identify where various plants live, such as bearberries and powdery strap air plants.
H.06. Identify where various plants live, such as turtle grass and giant sequoias.
H.07. Describe the different parts of a plant and their functions.
H.08. Summarize the stages of a plant’s life cycle.
H.09. Explain how plants adapt to different environments.

I. Animals

I.01. Match animals to their offspring or parents.
I.02. Describe the five senses and how animals use them.
I.03. State the basic needs of animals to survive (e.g., food, water, shelter, air).
I.04. Identify where various animals live, such as dromedary camels and polar bears.
I.05. Identify where various animals live, such as giraffes and beavers.
I.06. Identify where various animals live, such as whale sharks and tree frogs.
I.07. Interpret and describe information presented in animal life cycle diagrams.
I.08. Compare and contrast the life cycles of different animals.
I.09. Explain how animals adapt to different environments.

Course Content

A. Shapes and Colors

A.01. Identify and name basic colors (e.g., red, blue, green).

A.02. Identify and name basic two-dimensional shapes (e.g., circle, square, triangle).

A.03. Sort objects based on a single attribute: color.

A.04. Sort objects based on a single attribute: two-dimensional shape.

A.05. Classify objects according to their two-dimensional shape.

A.06. Classify objects according to their color.

A.07. Identify and name basic three-dimensional shapes (e.g., cube, sphere, cone).

A.08. Sort objects based on a single attribute: three-dimensional shape.

A.09. Classify objects according to their three-dimensional shape.

A.10. Discriminate between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.

B. Comparing

B.01. Distinguish objects that are long versus short.

B.02. Distinguish objects that are light versus heavy.

B.03. Distinguish objects that are hot versus cold.

B.04. Distinguish objects that are fast versus slow.

B.05. Compare objects based on multiple attributes (e.g., size and weight).

B.06. Use comparative language to describe differences (e.g., “longer than”, “heavier than”).

B.07. Measure and compare lengths using non-standard units.

C. Materials

C.01. Identify different types of materials (e.g., wood, metal, plastic).

C.02. Describe objects based on their observable properties.

C.03. Sort objects based on a single attribute: texture.

C.04. Sort objects based on a single attribute: material.

C.05. Classify objects according to their texture.

C.06. Classify objects according to their material.

C.07. Identify the materials used to construct different objects.

C.08. Classify objects by multiple properties: shape, color, material and texture.

C.09. Identify when an object is made of multiple materials.

C.10. Explain how the properties of a material make it suitable for a particular use.

D. Force and Motion

D.01. Define and give examples of a push.

D.02. Define and give examples of a pull.

D.03. Describe the motion of objects (e.g., moving, stationary, fast, slow).

D.04. Investigate how pushes and pulls affect the motion of objects.

D.05. Predict the motion of an object based on the forces acting upon it.

D.06. Determine which objects can be attracted by a magnet.

D.07. Explore how magnets push and pull each other.

D.08. Design a simple experiment to test the strength of different magnets.

E. Light and Sound

E.01. Differentiate between more light and less light.

E.02. Identify which materials allow light to pass through (transparent, translucent, opaque).

E.03. Describe how light and sound are used to communicate.

E.04. Investigate how shadows are formed.

E.05. Explain how different musical instruments create different sounds.

F. Heating and Cooling

F.01. Describe changes caused by heating (e.g., melting, boiling).

F.02. Describe changes caused by cooling (e.g., freezing, condensation).

F.03. Identify everyday examples of heating and cooling processes.

F.04. Explain how heating and cooling can change the state of matter.

F.05. Measure temperature using a thermometer.

G. Earth’s Resources

G.01. Name and describe different bodies of water (e.g., ocean, lake, river).

G.02. Identify common Earth materials: water, rocks, and soil.

G.03. Classify rocks and minerals based on observable properties.

G.04. Identify examples of natural resources.

G.05. Explain the importance of conserving natural resources.

G.06. Describe the properties of different types of soil.

H. Plants

H.01. Identify different types of plants (e.g., trees, flowers, grasses).

H.02. Match plants to their seeds or parent plants.

H.03. State the basic needs of plants to survive (e.g., sunlight, water, air, soil).

H.04. Identify where various plants live, such as water lilies and saguaros.

H.05. Identify where various plants live, such as bearberries and powdery strap air plants.

H.06. Identify where various plants live, such as turtle grass and giant sequoias.

H.07. Describe the different parts of a plant and their functions.

H.08. Summarize the stages of a plant’s life cycle.

H.09. Explain how plants adapt to different environments.

I. Animals

I.01. Match animals to their offspring or parents.

I.02. Describe the five senses and how animals use them.

I.03. State the basic needs of animals to survive (e.g., food, water, shelter, air).

I.04. Identify where various animals live, such as dromedary camels and polar bears.

I.05. Identify where various animals live, such as giraffes and beavers.

I.06. Identify where various animals live, such as whale sharks and tree frogs.

I.07. Interpret and describe information presented in animal life cycle diagrams.

I.08. Compare and contrast the life cycles of different animals.

I.09. Explain how animals adapt to different environments.

J. Living Things