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At High Peaks Elementary, grades K-5, we utilize the Core Knowledge Sequence This flexible program, edited by Core Knowledge founder E.D. Hirsch, Jr., follows a specific Core Knowledge Sequence to teach key history, geography, and science topics. With this program, our students build a unified, solid base of academic knowledge – the key to overall literacy and future success. Core Knowledge presents the concepts of world and American history, and geography, to build important social studies and science concepts. 
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Topics covered by second grade include:
  • Water Cycle/Seasons
  • Insects
  • U.S. Constitution
  • War of 1812/Civil War
  • ​Westward Expansion
  • Human Body (digestive system)
  • Ancient China, India, and Greece
  • Simple Machines/Force & Motion
  • Civil Rights
  • Magnetism
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  • Home
  • Second Grade Experience
    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Math
    • Core Knowledge
    • Social and Emotional Learning
    • Art
    • Music
    • Physical Education
  • Meet Our Teachers
  • Classroom News
  • Contact
  • Parent Information