Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle

Teaching second grade science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards is quite challenging without quality resources to guide you. These in-depth units address all 2nd grade NGSS topics and enable you to plan and teach high-engagement, three-dimensional science lessons.

The six units in this bundle blend three important aspects of science and engineering education: the content, the skills, and the big-picture ideas. These units incorporate phenomena, integrate Crosscutting Concepts, and provide engaging content contained in the Disciplinary Core Ideas in the Next Generation Science Standards for 2nd grade. (See all 3rd grade units here.)

The science and engineering practices embedded in each unit give your students opportunities to learn and apply science practice skills and engineering design while building an understanding of the interconnectedness of the natural world and the scientists and engineers that investigate it.

Teaching PowerPoints

Each unit in this year-long series includes an in-depth teacher-led PowerPoint using real photos that present the science content in a vibrant and engaging format. All lessons include turn and talk partner discussion questions and are followed by science journal activities to reinforce the lessons and apply content vocabulary.

Labs/Investigations

Every lesson includes an investigation or STEM lab for students to engage in a combination of designing and building models, drawing diagrams, conducting simulations, designing solutions to problems in the natural world, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, using tables and graphs, incorporating mathematical practices, and collaboratively planning and carrying out investigations.

Crosscutting Concepts - Science Centers

Science centers that focus on the 7 crosscutting concepts are included across the series. Students explore cause and effect relationships, patterns in nature, stability and change, systems and system models, structure and function, scale and map making, sequencing events, and solving science-related math word problems.

Teacher Guides & Lesson Plans

Detailed, scripted lesson plans, step-by-step lab procedures with pictures, materials lists, and management tips are all included in the teacher guide. Easily organize your materials using the included planning binder.

Assessments

Exit ticket quizzes for each lesson, followed by a unit test, are included for each unit in two formats. Easily differentiate for your students using either the multiple choice, short written response, or fill-in-the-blank format.

Each unit is intended to be taught over approximately 2-3 weeks depending on the amount of time you have for science and the number of labs you choose to do. This pacing can be adjusted to meet your needs and schedule with a multitude of resources to extend the learning longer than 2-3 weeks, or shortened by skipping some of the labs.

This is a money-saving bundle. If purchased separately, these units cost $108. By purchasing the bundle you receive an entire unit free.

Inside the Bundle - 6 Second Grade Science Units

Scientists & The Scientific Method

Properties of Matter

Habitats & Ecosystems

Landforms & Earth Changes

Plant & Animal Needs/Life Cycles

Engineering Design

*Please download the preview for each unit to see details and pictures of all resources and unit components included.

Each unit includes:

Lesson support materials

· Detailed scripted lesson plans

· Content-rich PowerPoint lessons

· Planning binder with cover, binder spine & section dividers

· Teacher Guide

· Labs/Investigations for each lesson

· Step-by-step lab procedures with pictures

· Unit overview & pacing guide

· Quick check exit ticket quizzes

· Unit test

· Answer Keys for all materials

· Video links for each lesson

· Related book list

Student activities & materials

· Journal activities for each lesson

· Partner discussion questions

· Lab introduction

· Science centers

· Vocabulary cards

· Lab planning & recording pages

Focus Wall Displays

Big idea posters

Guiding questions posters

I can statement cards

Full-page vocabulary posters

Bulletin board display set

Second grade teachers just like you, love these units. They are thoughtfully planned and carefully designed so you have literally everything you need at your fingertips. Even the smallest details are considered. Teachers report their students are highly engaged and excited about science! Students love every lesson and lab. Teachers love how easy it is to plan, teach, and assess an organized, fun, and effective science unit! I’m thrilled to be able to share these units with you and your students!

*Please see the preview for details and pictures of everything included in this unit.

Happy teaching!

Linda Kamp

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