Campbell Christian Schools
Second Grade
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" article ● Review and master Manuscript & Learn Cursive Writing ● Learn Vowel Sounds, Blends, Digraphs, Syllables, Prefixes, Suffixes, & Spelling Patterns
Bible
The Life of Christ According to the Gospels
Field Trips
- Apple Farm
- YSI at Vasona Park
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- History San Jose
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
Kimberly Shields
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Kim Shields has had her own elementary age classrooms for over 30 years. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Education and California Multiple Subject Credential from California State University, Fullerton. Her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education were from Pacific Christian College. She also holds a Lifetime Teaching Certificate from the Association of Christian Schools International. Although Mrs. Shields is pleased with her academic accomplishments, her significance and delight come from knowing the Lord. She loves creating a fun classroom that encourages personal accountability, the freedom to risk trying and learning new things, and exploration of the world God made for us. She and her husband have been married since 1990. They have an adult son who loves and serves the Lord.
Jana Ghilardi
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Jana Ghilardi holds a degree in Science from St Catherine University of Minnesota, a master's from Pacific Oaks College for education, and a K-12 credential. She loves spending her time outdoors with her family, biking, walking, going to the beach, skiing, rollerblading, spending time with friends and exploring new places. Mrs. Ghilardi has a daughter who also attended Campbell Christian Schools.