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Second graders begin reading chapter books and learn to borrow, multiply, and divide in math. They are introduced to cursive writing and do all of their work in cursive by the end of the year. In science each student will also choose an animal they are interested in and write a simple report or booklet about that animal.
During our unit on Native Americans, each student builds a model of an Indian dwelling. There are several types of homes to choose from. We take field trips to the Indianapolis Zoo and Conner Prairie. At the zoo, they take a class on marine mammals, and at Conner Prairie, they have a hands-on class about colonial life where they are able to churn butter, dip candles, and make cornbread.
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