Second Grade
Highlights
Science
What is Science? ● Plant Growth Conditions ● Pollination & Seed Dispersal ● Habitats ● Biodiversity of Life on Earth ● Living Things Change Their Environment ● Solids, Liquids & Gases ● Heating & Cooling ● Material Properties & Purposes ● Classification of Materials ● Timescale of Earth's Events ● Changing the Shape of the Land ● Maps of Landforms ● Oceans, Lakes & Rivers
Social Studies
Leaders & Government ● Location ● Communities and Resources ● America's Beginnings ● Family History ● Heroes ● A World of Cultures ● North America ● Why People Work
Math
Numbers to 1000 ● Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide ● Measurement ● Time ● Money ● Fractions
ELA
Read & Identify Elements of Realistic Fiction, Informational Texts, Poetry, Fiction, Tales, Fables, Legends, Folklores & Biographies ● Write a Paragraph, Report, Letter & a "How to" book ● Review Manuscript & Learn Cursive Writing ● Learn Vowel Sounds, Blends, Digraphs, Syllables, Prefixes, Suffixes, & Spelling Patterns
Bible
The Life of Christ According to the Gospels
Activities
- Using Research Engines
- Research Trees & Patterns in Tree Bark
- Write a Letter to the Principal about Traditions They Think the School Should Celebrate
- Create a Time Capsule
- Create an Infomercial About Earth
Teachers
Jordynn Lewman
Ms. Jordynn Lewman graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in Early Childhood Studies. She taught 4th grade in San Francisco for three years before joining our team at CCS. Ms. Lewman focuses on not just the academic success of a child, but guides students growth and development into becoming a God-loving member of the community. In her free time, she enjoys taking her puppy, Harley, for walks on the beach. She is also active on the leadership team of her church young adult group, Collective Community.
Jennifer Patane
Mrs Jennifer Patane holds a BS in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and a MA in Special Education from Azusa Pacific University. Her 20+ years of teaching experience range from private Christian schools to missionary work in Indonesia to public schools in Los Angeles and New York. She is passionate about the full-inclusion of students with special needs whereby a community is created centered on love, patience, kindness, gentleness and acceptance of everyone. She was married in June of 2018. Together they love hiking, biking and enjoying God's beautiful creation! She is pursuing a masters in counseling at the Townsend Institute.