2nd Grade Curriclum
Bible
"The Story of God and His People"
Christian Schools International
Specifics about the MCA Bible Program
- Presents the story of God and His people in chronological order and teaches the events in context, so that students understand more fully what it means to be part of God's family
- Teacher directed Bible story is the central element with multi-sensory follow-up activities which aid student retention
- Praise and worship music
- Corporate prayer time
- Weekly chapel (frequent student performances)
- Weekly Scripture Memory
Language Arts
SRA/Open Court Reading
Zanner Blosser Handwriting
Specifics about the MCA Reading Series
- Saxon Phonics 2 Program
- Reviews the phonics knowledge and skills developed in first grade
- Continues do develop fluency
- Formal instruction in grammatical usage
- Utilizes fiction and nonfiction selections which are organized into meaning-based learning units, each of which revolves around compelling concepts from across the curriculum
- Refines writing skills to communicate knowledge
- Pursues personal and collaborative inquiry through study and research, identification and accessibility to needed information as well as communication opportunity with classmates
- Class novels ("Helen Keller" and "Flat Stanley")
Typical Learning Centers for Language Development in 2nd Grade
- Library Corner
- Computer Center
- Listening Center
- Centers fro Thematic Units and Novel Units
- Writing/Spelling Centers
Math
Saxon Math
Harcourt Brace
Specifics about the MCA Math Series
- Systematically teaches math concepts through active participation
- Introduces problem-solving success through early exposure and continual practice of key math concepts and fundamental concept connections
- Math concepts incorporated in daily discovery process with "Every Day Counts"
- Exposes students to calendar, clock, money, measurement, calculators and computers
- Students analyze data, see patterns, explore mathematical relationships and number theory
- Second graders continue working with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions, decimals, integers, ratios, proportions and percent
- Students have continual practice using mental math, estimation, graphing, probability and statistics
- Encourages students in algebra and geometry readiness
- Consistent connections between math and language
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Math in 2nd Grade
- Computer games
- Geo boards
- Experiences with money
- Precision teaching for mastery of facts
- Board games designed to practice key math concepts and fine tune basic skills
- Chalk board drill and practice
Social Studies
Houghton-Mifflin Social Studies
Specifics about the MCA Social Studies Series
- Weaves together knowledge, skills and citizenship to form an integrated program
- Lays the ground work for the study of history be developing the basic concept of sequence, cause and effect, and the roles of all people in a community
- Uses literature to help children understand that our concerns today have also been concerns of people in the past
- Systematically integrates themes from our country
- Explores the geographical, social and economic aspects of the world
- Provides beginning experiences with maps, map reading and globes
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Social Studies in 2nd Grade
- Thematic units on state history and other relevant topics
- Special Seasonal Events
- Patriotic Music
Science
Addison-Wesley
FOSS (Full Option Science System)
Specifics about the MCA Science Series
- Students learn to observe, manipulate, and explore the world around them
- Exposes students to life, physical, earth, and health science
- Affords hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom
- Presents science concepts in the context of real places (fossil site, woods, city, campsite, playground)
- Integrates real life applications
Typical Multi-sensory Activities for Science in 2nd Grade
- Fields Trips
- Building models
- School Science Center experiences (dairy cows, hatching chickens, insect life cycles)
Co-Curricular Classes
- Music
- Spanish
- PE
- Library
- Art
- Technology
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