2^nd Grade Scope and  Sequence

The summary below details our geography, history, science, agriculture, and health lessons for the school year. This overview excludes Saxon Math lessons, Rigg’s lessons, and Language Arts lessons. Our progress in these areas will also be shared with parents via the weekly newsletter and on the website. 

September

Spatial Sense (maps, globes, and geographic tools)

American Government-The Constitution

Water Cycle

Introduction to Agriculture in Oregon and Apples

Staying Safe

October

Geography of the Americas: North America

The War of 1812

Magnetism

Pumpkin Farming

How You Think

November

Geography of the Americas: South America

Westward Expansion: Pioneers and Native Americans

Simple Machines

Nutrition

The Wide World of Food

December

Civil War

Simple Machines

Mint and Christmas Tree Farming

Heart Health

January

Civil Rights

The Human Body

Dairy Farming

When I Feel Afraid

February

Asia

Early Civilizations (China and India)

Life Cycles

Babies and How They Grow

March

Japan

Modern Civilization and Culture (Japan)

Seasons

Wheat Growth and Production

Drugs are Dangerous

April

Immigration/citizenship 

Insects

Sheep Farming

Germs

May

Ancient Greece

Insects

Grass Seed Farming

Skin and Muscles