Second Grade Curriculum

MATH

We follow the Bob Jones University (BJU) math  curriculum.

By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

• Time to 5 minutes; AM & PM; elapsed time

• Addition facts to 18; adding 3 digit numbers

• Subtraction facts to 18; subtracting 3 digit numbers

• Place value to 4 digit numbers

• Multiplication facts

• Division facts

• Compose and decompose shapes

• Perimeter

• English measures of length, capacity, temperature

• Introduction to metric measurement

• Comparing fractions

• Adding and subtracting money

• Tally, picture, bar, and line graphs

BIBLE

We use the Purposeful Design Bible curriculum. By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

• Weekly Bible memorization

• Old Testament: Abraham, Moses, Miriam, Joshua, Ruth, David, Elijah, Nehemiah, Ester, Job, Daniel

• New Testament: Mary & Joseph, Jesus as Shepherd, Martha, Peter, Paul, Barnabus, Silas

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GRAMMAR / LANGUAGE

We use the Abeka curriculum. By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

• Types of Sentences

• Capitalization Rules

• Abbreviations

• Ending punctuation and commas

• Parts of Speech

• Subject and Verb agreement

• Contractions

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homonyms

• ABC order

• Dictionary and Glossary skills

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PHONICS

We use the Abeka curriculum. By the end of this course students will be expected to know:

• Review short and long vowels

• Common spelling rules – ck vs ke; ll, ff, ss, zz; k & c before vowels

• Base words and suffixes

• Spelling rules for adding suffixes to base words

• Syllable division rules

• Compound words

• Consonant Blend Review

• Common dipthongs

• Prefix rules

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PAIDEIA

"Paideia" refers to a holistic approach that nurtures the "whole child" through academics, social-emotional growth, and character development. It involves hands-on, engaging activities that build confidence, critical thinking, and social skills like empathy and collaboration, while fostering a supportive learning community.

By the end of this course students will be expected to:

• Explain how the diverse perspectives and traditions of families from many cultures have shaped the United States

• Use geographic terms and tools to describe places and spaces

• Describe the characteristics of a community and how they are influenced by the environment

• Understand that individuals work in different types of jobs to earn an income

• Summarize how effective groups have responsible leaders and team members

• Identify and explain how the significance of notable people, places, holidays, and civic symbols reflect the origins and values of the government and its citizens

• Know how to spend, share, and save money