Year 2 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions
8 subjects · 47 units · 146 topics
Ages 7-8
English
This course develops foundational literacy skills through the exploration of diverse texts and creative expression. Students engage in deep comprehension of narratives, informative writing for specific audiences, and the mastery of language conventions to become confident communicators.
HASS
Year 2 HASS: investigating how the past is different from the present, how technology has changed daily life, and how people are connected to their communities and places.
Languages (LOTE)
This curriculum focuses on developing foundational communicative skills through immersive and play-based interactions. Students explore the relationship between language and identity while building confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within familiar social contexts.
Mathematics
A comprehensive exploration of mathematical fluency where students transition from basic counting to complex grouping, spatial reasoning, and statistical investigation. This curriculum emphasizes the connection between abstract symbols and real world applications through hands on problem solving.
HPE
A comprehensive Health and Physical Education program for Year 2 students focusing on fundamental movement skills, personal identity, and safety. Students develop social and emotional skills while building the physical foundations for lifelong wellness.
Science
Students develop their understanding of how living things grow, how materials can be changed, and how the Earth resources are used. They engage in hands-on inquiry to observe patterns and make predictions about the physical and natural world.
Technologies
Students develop foundational skills in computational thinking and digital literacy through hands-on play and problem solving. They explore how data represents ideas and how sequences of steps create digital solutions while considering the impact of technology on their community.
The Arts
A comprehensive foundation in the five arts disciplines where students explore personal expression and cultural storytelling. This course focuses on developing technical skills through play and experimental practice while building a vocabulary for critical appreciation.