Homeschool Science - Year 2
"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science." - Edwin Powell Hubble
Science is too exciting to learn about it in a one dimensional way. Science needs to be seen... delved into... experienced! It's a subject which, when experienced well, will fascinate, inspire, and create lifelong learners.
Lovers of science will understand that the most exciting inventions and understandings throughout history have all started with someone saying the same words. The words which all scientists love.
The words "I wonder..."
This page is a collection of our resources which link to subjects taught in year 2 when following the Australian Curriculum.
For tips on how to put together a Homeschool Science Program, you can view our step by step guide here.
Click to view Year 2 Science topics covered in the the Australian Curriculum:
Year 2 Biological Sciences:
- Living things
Year 2 Earth & Space Sciences:
- The Solar System
- The Sun
- The Moon
- The Stars
- Seasons
Year 2 Physical Sciences:
- Shadows
- Sounds
- Pitches and vibrations
- Echos
- First Nations instruments
- Scientists
- Science tools and equipment
- Engineering & design
Year 2 Chemical Sciences:
- Physical changes to materials
- Using materials
- Earth materials
- Wood
- Magnets
- Tools
- Recycling
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