2nd Grade Vocabulary
Vocabulary Words
It is a great idea to reinforce these words at home as well as at school which is why Mrs. Hipple has listed not only the word but the definition as used in class. We'll focus on an average of 5 vocabulary words weekly. Why? Because research shows that 5 is the ideal amount for children to truly learn with the objective of retention. Because retention is our goal, we will revisit these words throughout the year.
Remember, the vocabulary words count as bonus words on the weekly spelling test. (They can't hurt you but they can help raise your grade.
May 7
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Term, phrase |
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Compass rose |
A compass rose is a symbol that helps you read a map. A compass rose show the four main directions: north, south, east and west. |
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Climate
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The usual weather in a place. Hawaii has a warm, wet climate. |
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Ascension
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When Jesus rose into heaven. Before Jesus’ ascension into heaven, he promised to send His believers a helper in the form of the Holy Spirit. |
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Coniferous forest
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A forest made up of trees that have needle like leaves that always stay green and cones. Trees in a coniferous forest are especially suited to snow and cold weather. |
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Pentecost
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When the Holy Spirit came down and filled the disciples and they began to speak in tongues and share the Good News. On the day of Pentecost, about 3,000 people were baptized! |
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Tropics |
The extremely hot area of the earth near the equator. The area south of the Tropic of Cancer and north of the Tropic of Capricorn is considered the Tropics. |
April 30
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Definition |
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Peninsula
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A piece of land that is almost surrounded by water. The country Italy is a peninsula on the continent of Europe shaped like a boot. |
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Continent
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A large body of land. Earth has seven continents. |
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Photosynthesis
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The process by which plants turn water and light into food. The plants in the Life Cycles play brag that they have photosynthesis which is a cool process they use to make food. |
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Deciduous forest
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A forest made up of trees that have leaves that change color and fall off in the fall and then grow back again in the spring. The Bosque along the Rio Grande river is a deciduous forest. |
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Topography
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A branch of geography that relates to the physical way the land looks. When we look at landforms such as mountains and valleys we are studying topography. |
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Island |
Land with water all around it. How would you like to be on a tropical island? |
April 22
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Word, term |
Definition |
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Stamen |
The pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower, usually consisting of a filament and an anther. A stamen is one of the thread like spires on a flower that contain pollen.
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Pollywog |
Another word for a tadpole which is a baby frog. Pollywogs breathe through gills underwater.
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Predator |
An animal that lives by capturing and eating other animals. An owl is a predator that preys on small rodents like mice.
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Map Key |
A map key is the section on a map that explains the symbols on the map. The map key showed us where to find a playground on the map using a picture of a swing as a symbol. |
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Cartographer |
A map maker. A cartographer uses a map scale to show the distance between things on a map. |
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Geography |
The study of the earth and its features. In geography, we learned that there are many types of land forms that have unique features. |
April 16
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Term, phrase |
Definition |
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Metamorphosis |
A series of changes certain animals go through as they develop to adulthood. A caterpillar goes through a metamorphosis to become a butterfly. |
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Organism |
A living thing that can (or can develop the ability) to act or function independently. Bacteria are organisms too small to see without a microscope. |
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Messiah |
A long awaited King of the Jews who saves His people. Jesus is our messiah. |
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Equator |
An imaginary line around the middle of the earth, halfway between the North and South Poles. The equator is marked by a red line on this picture. |
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Isosceles Triangle |
A triangle that has two equal sides. A triangle with two sides that are 3 cm long and one side that is 4 cm long is an isosceles triangle. |
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Asymmetrical Triangle |
A triangle that has no lines of symmetry. No matter where you fold an asymmetrical triangle the two sides will never match. |
3-26
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Definition |
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Mass
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How heavy an object or set of objects are. The mass of my backpack is 3 kilograms. |
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Kilogram
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A metric unit of mass used to way heavier objects. A liter or water weighs approximately one kilogram. |
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Deaf
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If someone is deaf, he or she cannot hear anything or can hear very little. The accident left the man deaf in his left ear so if you want him to hear you, you will need to speak into his right ear. |
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Epiglottis
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The little flap at the back of your throat that keeps food from entering your windpipe. Ever wondered what keeps your food from going into your windpipes while eating? It is the humble Epiglottis that does the job for you. |
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Carbon Dioxide
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A colorless and odorless gas. People and animals breathe carbon dioxide out, while plants absorb it during the day. |
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Mute
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Silent or unable to speak. Someone who cannot speak is sometimes called a mute. |
Vocabulary 3-19
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Trachea
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The bony tube that connects the nose and the mouth to the lungs to allow breathing. The trachea is sometimes called the windpipe. |
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Prefix
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A word part added to the beginning of a word or root to change the meaning. The prefix pre- which means “before,” is used in the words prehistoric and premature. |
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Adjective
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A word that describes a noun or pronoun. In the phrase, “A tall, handsome stranger,” “tall” and “handsome” are adjectives. |
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Miracle
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An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature. Jesus used miracles to show us His power as God. |
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Circulatory System
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The way your blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every part of you. Your heart is the main organ in the circulatory system. |
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Respiratory System
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The process of taking in oxygen and sending out carbon dioxide, beginning with breathing in and ending with breathing out. The lungs are the main organs in the respiratory system. |
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