SCIENCE OVERVIEW
GRADE 2 10. Antarctica has a climate that is ....
1. We use electricity to .... a. hot and dry
a. grow plants b. cold and icy
b. power electrical appliances c. warm and rainy
c. make rain d. windy and hot
d. fly like birds
2. Which is a safe way to use electricity?
a. Touch plugs with wet hands
b. Put metal objects into sockets
c. Ask an adult for help
d. Play with electrical wires
3. Which of the following is part of a simple
circuit?
a. Battery
b. Spoon
c. Pencil
d. Book
4. A simple circuit needs a battery, wires, and a ....
a. ruler
b. lamp (bulb)
c. eraser
d. chair
5. Which activity helps keep us healthy?
a. Exercising regularly
b. Sleeping very late
c. Eating too much candy
d. Watching TV all day
6. A balanced diet includes ....
a. only sweets
b. only vegetables
c. different healthy foods
d. only rice
7. Which food helps build strong muscles?
a. Meat
b. Candy
c. Soda
d. Chocolate
8. Which food is unhealthy?
a. Apple
b. Carrot
c. Fried chips
d. Fish
9. To take care of our teeth, we should ....
a. brush twice a day
b. eat candy all day
c. never visit a dentist
d. avoid brushing
B. Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct answer!
1. We use __________ to turn on lights and electrical devices.
2. We should never touch electrical appliances with __________ hands.
3. A simple circuit needs a battery, wires, and a __________.
4. Eating fruits and vegetables helps us stay __________.
5. A balanced diet contains different kinds of __________.
6. Milk helps make our bones and teeth __________.
7. Food such as fruits and vegetables are __________ foods.
8. We should brush our teeth __________ times a day.
9. A push or a pull is called a __________.
10. Penguins and seals are animals that live in __________.