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Science Review

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1H1P4Y8-1U30

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

Name one living thing.

2.

What do birds use feathers for?

3.

What state of matter is water in a cup?

4.

Name the star closest to Earth.

5.

What force pulls objects toward Earth?

6.

Is a whale a fish or mammal?

7.

Which animal begins life as a tadpole?

8.

What do magnets attract: iron or wood?

9.

What season comes after winter?

10.

Does the Moon make its own light?

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. What do birds use feathers for?Warmth and flight
  3. What state of matter is water in a cup?Liquid
  4. Name the star closest to Earth.The Sun
  5. What force pulls objects toward Earth?Gravity
  6. Is a whale a fish or mammal?Mammal
  7. Which animal begins life as a tadpole?A frog
  8. What do magnets attract: iron or wood?Iron
  9. What season comes after winter?Spring
  10. Does the Moon make its own light?No

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.