Canadian Curriculum · Grade 2 Science

Grade 2 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 2 Science lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering materials, states of matter and changes of state, light and sound, physical and chemical change, mixtures, force and motion, magnets, classification, animals, plants, traits, Earth’s features and events, and units and measurement.

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September · Materials & States of matter

Grade 2 Science — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Materials & States of matter 1: Identify properties of an objectMaterials & States of matter 1: Identify properties of an objectMaterials & States of matter 1: Identify properties of an object 2: Classify matter as solid or liquid
September 2nd week
(Science)		Materials & States of matter 2: Classify matter as solid or liquidMaterials & States of matter 2: Classify matter as solid or liquid 3: Compare properties of objectsMaterials & States of matter 3: Compare properties of objects 4: Identify solids and liquids
September 3rd week
(Science)		Materials & States of matter 3: Compare properties of objectsMaterials & States of matter 4: Identify solids and liquidsMaterials & States of matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Materials & States of matter 4: Identify solids and liquids 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMaterials & States of matter 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMaterials & States of matter Applied Practice Task
October · Changes of state & Light and sound

Grade 2 Science — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Changes of state & Light and sound 1: Changes caused by heating and coolingChanges of state & Light and sound 1: Changes caused by heating and coolingChanges of state & Light and sound 1: Changes caused by heating and cooling 2: Investigate shadows
October 2nd week
(Science)		Changes of state & Light and sound 2: Investigate shadowsChanges of state & Light and sound 2: Investigate shadows 3: Change-of-state diagrams: solid and liquidChanges of state & Light and sound 3: Change-of-state diagrams: solid and liquid 4: Which lets light go through?
October 3rd week
(Science)		Changes of state & Light and sound 3: Change-of-state diagrams: solid and liquidChanges of state & Light and sound 4: Which lets light go through?Changes of state & Light and sound 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Changes of state & Light and sound 4: Which lets light go through? 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizChanges of state & Light and sound 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizChanges of state & Light and sound Applied Practice Task
November · Physical and chemical change & Mixtures

Grade 2 Science — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Physical and chemical change & Mixtures 1: Identify physical and chemical changesPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 1: Identify physical and chemical changesPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 1: Identify physical and chemical changes 2: Identify mixtures
November 2nd week
(Science)		Physical and chemical change & Mixtures 2: Identify mixturesPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 2: Identify mixtures 3: Physical and chemical change — ReviewPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 3: Physical and chemical change — Review 4: Mixtures — Review
November 3rd week
(Science)		Physical and chemical change & Mixtures 3: Physical and chemical change — ReviewPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 4: Mixtures — ReviewPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Physical and chemical change & Mixtures 4: Mixtures — Review 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizPhysical and chemical change & Mixtures Applied Practice Task
December · Force and motion

Grade 2 Science — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Force and motion 1: Identify pushes and pullsForce and motion 1: Identify pushes and pullsForce and motion 1: Identify pushes and pulls 2: How do mass and force affect motion?
December 2nd week
(Science)		Force and motion 2: How do mass and force affect motion?Force and motion 2: How do mass and force affect motion? 3: Compare the speeds of moving objectsForce and motion 3: Compare the speeds of moving objects 4: The ways things move
December 3rd week
(Science)		Force and motion 3: Compare the speeds of moving objectsForce and motion 4: The ways things moveForce and motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Force and motion 4: The ways things move 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizForce and motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizForce and motion Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world question or demonstration that connects the week’s Grade 2 topic to everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Investigate the idea with visuals and simple experiments, then explain what was observed using key vocabulary.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short exit task so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

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Resources for Grade 2 Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 2 science topic in the order your child meets it at school.

Concept reviews

Concept reviews at the end of each chapter to consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Lab activities & quizzes

Hands-on lab activities and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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