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Science Review

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

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

Is a whale a fish or mammal?

2.

What do roots take in from soil?

3.

Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?

4.

What state of matter is water in a cup?

5.

What do birds use feathers for?

6.

Which sense uses your ears?

7.

What do magnets attract: iron or wood?

8.

What force pulls objects toward Earth?

9.

Name one living thing.

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. Is a whale a fish or mammal?Mammal
  2. What do roots take in from soil?Water and nutrients
  3. Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?Solid
  4. What state of matter is water in a cup?Liquid
  5. What do birds use feathers for?Warmth and flight
  6. Which sense uses your ears?Hearing
  7. What do magnets attract: iron or wood?Iron
  8. What force pulls objects toward Earth?Gravity
  9. Name one living thing.Any plant or animal
  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.