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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Online Center
There is no state science test in grade 1 or grade 2; the Wisconsin Forward Exam tests science in grades 4 and 8, and the high school science measure is the ACT. Grade 2 is where the habit of looking closely gets built, so this page keeps it small and hands-on: six short practice tests, 9 skill quizzes, and every Wisconsin science standard for this grade, free.
Standards source: Academic Standards, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Wisconsin Science by Grade
Every Wisconsin science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six grade 2 science practice tests, 14 questions each, no timer, instant scoring, and a written explanation for every question. They are short enough to read aloud together in one sitting. Each one opens right here.
Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Practice Test 1
Start here. A first look across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Practice Test 2
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Practice Test 3
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Practice Test 4
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Practice Test 5
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Practice Test 6
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Grade 2 Science Skill Quizzes
Pick one science idea, answer 8 questions, and see exactly where it broke down. Every answer comes with a short explanation written for the grown-up reading along. Each quiz opens right here.
Describing and Sorting Materials
A short check on describing and sorting materials by their properties, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Choosing the Right Material
A short check on testing materials and choosing the right one for a job, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Taking Apart and Rebuilding
A short check on taking a set of pieces apart and building something new, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Heating and Cooling Changes
A short check on changes from heating and cooling, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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What Plants Need to Grow
A short check on whether plants need sunlight and water, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Seeds and Pollination
A short check on how animals spread seeds and pollinate flowers, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Habitats and the Variety of Life
A short check on the variety of life in different habitats, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Fast and Slow Earth Changes
A short check on Earth changes that happen quickly or slowly, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Land, Water, and Maps
A short check on the shapes of land and water and where water is found, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Grade 2 Science Study Tools
A few minutes of review between practice tests, easy enough to do together. Both open right here.
Grade 2 Science Flashcards
All 63 words this grade is expected to know, written to be read aloud. Search the deck, filter by science area, star the tricky ones, and mark off what your child has down.
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Grade 2 Science Quick Review
Every must-know idea for this grade on one page, grouped by science area, with the vocabulary for each one.
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Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Topics
These are the 11 science standards Wisconsin sets for grade 2, from the Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS), grouped the way the state groups them. Each one carries its official code so you can trace it straight back to the state document.
Physical Science
- SCI.PS1.A.2Describing and Sorting Materials
- SCI.PS1.B.2Heating and Cooling Changes
Life Science
- SCI.LS2.A.2Seeds and Pollination
- SCI.LS4.D.2There are many different kinds of living
Earth and Space Science
- SCI.ESS1.C.2Some events on Earth occur very quickly
- SCI.ESS2.A.2Wind and Water Shape the Land
- SCI.ESS2.B.2Land and Water on Earth
- SCI.ESS2.C.2Water is found in many types
Engineering Design
- SCI.ETS1.C.2Because there is more than one possible
- SCI.ETS1.A.K-2A situation that people want to change
- SCI.ETS1.B.K-2Designs can be conveyed through sketches
Wisconsin Grade 2 Science Standards
Every grade 2 science standard in the Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS). If your Wisconsin classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here with its full wording.
Physical Science
- SCI.PS1.A.2Describing and Sorting MaterialsMatter exists as different substances with different observable properties. Different properties suit different purposes. Objects can be built up from smaller parts.
- SCI.PS1.B.2Heating and Cooling ChangesHeating or cooling a substance may cause changes that can be observed. Sometimes these changes are reversible, and sometimes they are not.
Life Science
- SCI.LS2.A.2Seeds and PollinationPlants depend on water and light to grow. Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around.
- SCI.LS4.D.2There are many different kinds of livingThere are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water.
Earth and Space Science
- SCI.ESS1.C.2Some events on Earth occur very quicklySome events on Earth occur very quickly; others can occur very slowly.
- SCI.ESS2.A.2Wind and Water Shape the LandWind and water change the shape of the land.
- SCI.ESS2.B.2Land and Water on EarthMaps show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and water in any area.
- SCI.ESS2.C.2Water is found in many typesWater is found in many types of places and in different forms on Earth.
Engineering Design
- SCI.ETS1.C.2Because there is more than one possibleBecause there is more than one possible solution to a problem, it is useful to compare and test designs.
- SCI.ETS1.A.K-2A situation that people want to changeA situation that people want to change or create can be approached as a problem to be solved through engineering.
- SCI.ETS1.B.K-2Designs can be conveyed through sketchesDesigns can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models, which are useful for communicating solution ideas to other people.
Wisconsin Grade 2: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Wisconsin grade 2 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Wisconsin Grade 2 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Wisconsin grade 2 math standard.
Wisconsin Grade 2 English
Reading, writing, and language standards for Wisconsin grade 2, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
Wisconsin Grade 2 Science FAQ
Does Wisconsin test science in grade 2?
There is no state science test in grade 1 or grade 2; the Wisconsin Forward Exam tests science in grades 4 and 8, and the high school science measure is the ACT. The standards on this page are still what grade 2 teachers in Wisconsin teach, and they are what later science testing is built on.
Which standards does grade 2 science in Wisconsin follow?
Wisconsin follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS). All 11 of this grade’s standards are listed further down this page with their official codes.
How long are the practice tests?
Each of the six practice tests has 14 questions and no timer. A second grader can work through one in about ten to fifteen minutes, and there is no clock counting down while they think.
My child cannot read the questions yet. Can we still use this?
Yes, and that is how most families use it. The questions are written short and plain so you can read them aloud, and the explanation after each answer is written for you, not for the child. It says why the right answer is right and suggests something you can try together.
Is any of this free?
Yes. Every practice test and quiz on this page is free and needs no login. Progress is saved in your own browser and nowhere else.
What is the fastest way to use this page?
Do practice test 1 together, without helping. Look at the breakdown by science area, pick the weakest one, and do that skill quiz. There are 9 quizzes, one per idea, so you can work on the shaky part instead of everything at once.
Grade 2 Science in Other States
Standards, practice tests, and quizzes for grade 2 science in every state and Washington, D.C.
Start With One Practice Test
Grade 2 is a building year for science in Wisconsin. Take a timed test, see which area is thinnest, and fix that one before it compounds.