The Grade 2 Student Book, Learning About Science, is a read-aloud, grade-level appropriate volume that is both visually and textually appealing to students. Well-written and diversely illustrated, the book brings to life important science literacy ideas encountered in the Core Knowledge Science Grade 2 content units. This student-friendly book has strong science literacy content, including:

• What kinds of questions can be answered by investigations?
• How can we make predictions from data?
• How do we design things to solve problems?
• When is counting quantities useful?
• What is engineering and design?

These important concepts are tied to other aspects of human knowledge and endeavors such as:

• Careers in science.
• The history of architectural engineering.
• Models used for communicating.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Art.
• The process of problem solving.

Core Knowledge Foundation is committed to a broad view of the term science literacy and to curricula that fosters science literacy in students incrementally over time.