Curriculum Scope & Sequence – 2nd & 3rd Grade Combo
Science
Texts: ACSI Purposeful Design 2 and ACSI Purposeful Design 3
General Goals: The exploration of the following sciences: Life Science, Physical Science, Human Body, & Earth Science.
Goals By Term (Even Numbered School Year Starts – 2012, 2014, etc.)
Term 1 – Grade 2 text to cover Life Science – ch 1-4 Plants, Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Habitats.
Term 2 – Grade 2 text to cover Physical Science- ch. 5-7 Energy, Light, and Heat
Term 3 – Grade 3 text to cover Human Body – ch. 8-10. Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System, Health
Term 4 – Grade 3 text to cover Earth Science – ch 11-15 Rocks & Soils, Earth’s Surface, Changes in the Earth’s Surface, Solar System, Stars, and Constellations
Goals By Term (Odd Numbered School Year Starts – 2011, 2013, etc.)
Term 1 –Grade 2 text to cover Human Body – ch 8, 9, 10 Sound & Hearing, Sight & Touch, Taste & Smell.
Term 2 – Grade 2 text to cover Earth Science – ch. 11,12 Weather, Ocean
Term 3 – Grade 3 text to cover Life Science -ch 1, 2 Ecosystems, Life of Plants, Plant Variety
Term 4 – Grade 3 text to cover Physical Science – ch. 4, 5, 6 & 7 Matter, Motion & Force, Electricity, and Magnets.
Social Studies
Even Numbered School Year Starts – 2012, 2014, etc.
Texts: “Map Skills for Today” by Weekly Reader Publishing,
Ancient Egypt, Greece, & Rome by Pearson Learning.
General Goals: Students will explore each of the following cultures: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Students will also include map skills in one of the terms
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Map skills
Term 2 – Ancient Egypt
Term 3 – Ancient Greece
Term 4 – Ancient Rome
Odd Numbered School Year Starts – 2011, 2013, etc.
Texts: Story of the World Vol. 3, Britannia – 100 Great Stories,
Canada, My Country, The Big Canada Reproducible Activity Book
General Goals: Students will explore each of the following: Explorers, United Kingdom History, Early American History – Discovery to Colonial, and Canadian History.
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Explorers
Term 2 – United Kingdom History
Term 3 – Early American History
Term 4 – Canadian History
Bible
Even Numbered School Year Starts – 2012, 2014, etc.
Texts: Positive Action for Christ – Level 2,
Doctrine Questions and Answers,
Bible
General Goals: The life of Moses and his leadership of Israel are used to teach that God rewards obedience. Students will learn that when God gives a command, He also gives a promise. Finding God’s Promises helps students see that obedience to God’s commands brings blessings as God fulfills His promises in their lives. Students will learn the Doctrine Question and Answers through 55 (Second Grade) and 65 (Third Grade).
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Positive Action Lessons, Memory verses to learn: Ps. 119:9 – 16. Bible questions 1-20.
Term 2 – Positive Action Lessons, Memory verses to learn: Eph. 6:10-20 Bible questions 21-42.
Term 3 – Positive Action Lessons, Memory verses to learn: I John 4:7 – 16 Bible questions 43-58.
Term 4 – Positive Action Lessons, Memory verses to learn: Psalm 107:1, Heb. 13:5, Matt. 10:29,30, Phil. 4:19, Ps. 32:8, I John 1:9, Romans 8:35 – 39, Bible questions 59-70.
Odd Numbered School Year Starts – 2011, 2013, etc.
Texts: Positive Action for Christ – Level 3,
Doctrine Questions and Answers,
Bible
General Goals: The lives of Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Daniel have a lot to students about the rewards of living for God. All of these men faced rejection, but all of them remained faithful to God. Students will develop strong character as they draw upon the experiences of these men. Students will learn the Doctrine Question and Answers through 55 (Grade 2 students) and 65 (Grade 3 students).
Goals By Term
Term 1 – Positive Action Lessons 1-8, Memory verses to learn: Matt. 5:1-16, Bible questions 1-20.
Term 2 – Positive Action Lessons 9-16, Memory verses to learn:Prov. 3:1 – 10, started 1 Thes. 4:13–18, Bible questions 21-42.
Term 3 – Positive Action Lessons 17-24, Memory verses to learn:1 Thes. 4:13 – 18, James 1:1 – 8, Bible questions 43-58.
Term 4 – Positive Action Lessons 25–32, Memory verses to learn: John 14:1-7, Bible questions 59-70.
