Name:_____________________________________________
Second Grade Weekly Homework
Week of October 14­18, 2013
● Reading assignment: Refer to attached ”Science Tools”
● Language Arts assignment: On a separate sheet of paper choose 2 from the following: 1. Put
spelling words in alphabetical order, 2. write spelling words in a complete sentence 3. write your
spelling words in a sentence using a compound word as well, 4. write each letter a different color
● Spelling words: very, or, thank, dear, west, sold, told, best, form, far, gave, alike, add, brave,
corn, dance, dinner, doll, egg,fruit, looks, pick, rich, zoo, zip, zero, it’s, after, free, winter
***During your spelling test any words using capital letters (other than pronouns or proper
nouns) are automatically incorrect***
● Writing: see attached story ”Science Tools”
● Science/Social Studies: see attached story ”Science Tools”
● Math Review
1.
87+100
2.
70+16
3. Matthew went to the store with $5.42. He spent $3.29 on candy. How
much money does Matthew have left?
4.
219,323,532
Tell me if the number above is even or odd and why you think that.
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5. 543-239=
6. 421-328=
Name: _______________________________________________________
Science Tools
When scientists want to find out about things, they use different tools. These science tools are used to
help people find out information.
Hand Lens
Use a hand lens to make objects look larger. Hold the hand lens near your face. Move the object until
you see it clearly.
Magnifying Box
Use a magnifying box to make objects look larger. Place the object in the box, and look through the box.
Forceps
Use forceps to hold small objects so you can see them better or separate them.
Main idea and details: What are some objects you might want to use a hand lens to observe?
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Ruler
Use a ruler to measure length, width, and height. Put the first mark of the ruler at the end of the object.
Read the number at the other end of the object.
Tape Measure
Use a tape measure to measure length, width, and height. Use a tape measure to measure around an
object.
Dropper
Use a dropper to place small amounts of a liquid on or in something. Squeeze the bulb of the dropper.
Then put the dropper in the liquid, and slowly stop squeezing. To drop the liquid, slowly squeeze the bulb again.
Measuring Cup
Use a measuring cup to measure a liquid. Pour the liquid into the cup. Place the cup on a table. When
the liquid stops moving, read the mark on the cup.
Main idea and details: Why is a measuring cup a useful science tool?
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Balance
Use a balance to measure the mass of an object. Place the object on one side of the balance. Place
masses on the other side. Add or remove masses until the two sides of the balance are even.
Thermometer
Use a thermometer to measure temperature. Place the thermometer where you want to measure the
temperature. On the thermometer, read the number next to the top of liquid.
Main idea and details: Why is a thermometer a science tool?
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Checking for understanding
1. How are a ruler and a tape measure alike?
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dropper
forceps
ruler
tape
measure
thermometer
measuring
cup
magnifying box
hand lens
Use the words in the box to fill in the following statements.
1. A _______________________ and a _____________________________________________ help you see
small objects.
2. The ____________________________ help you hold small objects.
3. A ____________________________ and a ________________________________________ measure
length.
4. A _________________________________ and a ___________________________________ measure
liquids.
5. A ________________________________________ measures temperature.