Religion
  Text – RCL Benzinger          Blest Are
  www.blestarewe.com/familyutime/index.html

• Students will learn about what Catholics believe, how Catholics worship, pray and live.

• Student units focus on Community, Reconciliation, the Word of God, Eucharist, and Christ's Peace.

• Traditional prayer will be learned and prayed.

• Students focus on the The Ten Commandments and prepare to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the First Holy Communion.

• Active participation in class and at the Mass is required.

Reading
  Text - Macmillan/McGraw Hill     Treasures
  www.macmillanmh.com

• Emphasis on instilling a love of reading as well as development of skills.

• Students read a variety of fiction and non-fiction in various genres.

• Students explore literature in drama, dance, and music at the Children’s Theatre.

• Independent reading through the Accelerated Reader Program and the S.T.A.R. reading programs

• Current events are read about and discussed in the Weekly Reader, which includes National Geographic topics.

• Whole group reading includes books from the Magic Tree House series.

 Grammar

• Grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are stressed in Journal writing.

• Lessons coordinate with our grammar book from the Treasures reading series.

• We will use Daily Oral Language as well as Daily Language Review

Spelling

• Used in conjunction with Treasures Reading Program

• Tests on Friday unless a change in schedule is required

• Spelling challenge words are incorporated in the whole language approach

 

Math
    Text - McGraw-Hill    Everyday Mathematics
    http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/2nd-grade/

• Emphasis on addition, subtraction, money, place value and telling time

• Data analysis, graphing, probability and measurement are explored

• Use of patterns, functions, and algebraic notation to analyze situations.

• Make reasonable estimates and problem solve.

• Investigate characteristics of 2- and 3- dimensional geometric shapes and symmetry.

• Math games involving manipulatives reinforce skills and fact retention.

• Timed tests involving math facts, to sharpen skills and increase speed and accuracy

       
 Social Studies
     Text - McGraw-Hill       People and Places

• History of the United States

• World Geography and map study

• Culture

• Economics includes a 5 week Junior Achievement Course

• Citizenship includes a 7 week program presented by Catholic Charities which includes Responsibility, Friendship, and Conflict Resolution.

Science
      Text - Pearson     Scott Foresman Science: The Diamond Edition
      www.pearsonschool.com

• Emphasis on Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science

• Two presentations by the Cincinnati Zoo Wildlife Comes to You Program

• Presentation by COSI

• Exploratory field trips to Farm Frenzy.

• Science Fair to be held in November – 2nd graders are required to participate