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Science Review

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1I5NJQ4-1U30

Children investigate a leaf and a frog with a caregiver beside a pond.
1.

Name one living thing.

2.

Is a whale a fish or mammal?

3.

What do plants need from the sun?

4.

What force pulls objects toward Earth?

5.

Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?

6.

What do birds use feathers for?

7.

Which body part helps you see?

8.

Name the star closest to Earth.

9.

What season comes after winter?

10.

Which animal begins life as a tadpole?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Name one living thing.Any plant or animal
  2. Is a whale a fish or mammal?Mammal
  3. What do plants need from the sun?Light
  4. What force pulls objects toward Earth?Gravity
  5. Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?Solid
  6. What do birds use feathers for?Warmth and flight
  7. Which body part helps you see?Eyes
  8. Name the star closest to Earth.The Sun
  9. What season comes after winter?Spring
  10. Which animal begins life as a tadpole?A frog

Worked example

Connect the question to an observable process or scientific model.

Common mistake

Selecting a familiar term without checking its meaning.

Helpful hint

Explain why your answer makes sense.