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Grade 2
Understanding Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals
1.1 identify positive and negative impacts that animals have on humans (society) and the environment, form an opinion about one of them, and suggest ways in which the impact can be minimized or enhanced.
1.2 identify positive and negative impacts that different kinds of human activity have on animals and where they live form an opinion about one of them, ans suggest ways in which the impact can be minimized or enhanced
2.1 follow established safety procedures and humane practices specific to the care and handling of live animals where appropriate during science and technology investigations (handle animals gently or know when its better not to handle them at all; wash hands after handling animals).
2.2 observe and compare the physical characteristics, behavioural characteristics of a variety of animals, including insects, using student-generated questions and a variety of methods and resources.
2.3 investigate the life cycle of a variety of animals using a variety of methods and resources.
2.7 use appropriate science and technology vocabulary, including life cycle, migration, adaptation, body coverings, and classify, in oral and written communication.
3.1 identify and describe major physical characteristics of different types of animals.
3.2 describe an adaptation as a characteristic body part shape or behaviour that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.
3.3 identify ways in which animals are helpful to and ways in which they meet the needs of, living things, including humans to explain why humans should protect animals and the places here they live.
3.4 identify ways in which animals can be harmful to humans.
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