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STEAM Projects | Science Activities | Project-Based Learning for Second Grade

By Tales from Grade 2

Current Projects:Earth Day Project: Protecting Marine Mammals from Oil SpillsLife Cycle Project: Designing Zoo Habitats for Butterflies and Frogs Sound Project: Sending a Secret Message using SoundErosion Project: Creating a Bridge that Stands Up to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

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Projects, Activities, Centers

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United States Landmarks Research Project - Creating Postcards

By Tales from Grade 2

Students research different U.S. landmarks and symbols to help them create informational postcards for each one! This product includes:1 postcard cover page9 postcards for specific landmarks and symbols (The Gateway Arch, Mount Rushmore, Yosemite

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.7, RI.2.10, W.2.2, W.2.7

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Real World Math Project | Counting Money Packet for 2nd Grade

By Tales from Grade 2

Students solve contextualized money math problems while running their own donut shop! Perfect for an end-of-year review for 2nd grade! Interactive and Engaging:"Select a Character," "Levels," and "Upgrades" - My students felt like they were playing

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, End of Year

Grades:

2^nd

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Projects, Centers

CCSS:

2.MD.C.8, 2.NBT.A.2, 2.NBT.A.3, 2.NBT.A.4, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.6, 2.NBT.B.7, 2.NBT.B.8, 2.OA.A.1, 2.OA.B.2, MP1...

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Animal Adaptations | Virtual STEAM Project

By Tales from Grade 2

This STEAM Activity teaches students all about animal adaptations and survival through Project-Based Learning.This product is featured in my STEAM Projects Bundle!Included: This product includes ...An inquiry-based presentation to engage the whole

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Arts & Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.7, RI.2.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10...

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STEAM Life Cycle Activities | Project-Based Learning

By Tales from Grade 2

This 2nd Grade STEAM Project will help students learn about life cycles through project-based learning. Background:I love teaching my students about life cycles, but wanted to create a STEAM project that would help my students develop ELA skills

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.5, RI.1.6, RI.1.7, RI.1.10, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.7...

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STEAM Sound Science Unit Activities | Project-Based Learning

By Tales from Grade 2

This STEAM Activity uses Project-Based Learning to teach students about sound and sound waves.Background:I love teaching my students about sound, but wanted to create a STEAM project that would help my students develop ELA skills while solidifying

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.8, RI.2.10, RF.2.3, RF.2.3a, RF.2.3b, RF.2.3c...

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Compare and Contrast Activities and Graphic Organizers

By Tales from Grade 2

This printable compare and contrast activity is perfect for community building, especially at the beginning of the school year! Let students learn more about each other while developing their compare and contrast skills as they use a Venn diagram to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.K.2, W.K.5, W.K.6, W.K.7, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.5, W.2.2, W.2.5, SL.K.1, SL.K.1a...

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Marine Mammals Creative Writing for 2nd and 3rd Grade - Writing Process

By Tales from Grade 2

Summary:Want a fun writing activity that pairs well with informational / non-fiction reading & writing? Here it is! I used this creative writing to reteach and review the writing process with my 2nd graders after they read numerous informational

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.2.3, W.2.5, W.2.6, W.2.7, W.2.8, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.8, W.3.10, CCRA.W.3...

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STEAM Forces Activities | Project-Based Learning

By Tales from Grade 2

Ready to incorporate Project Based Learning into your classroom? Looking for an activity that incorporates ELA and Science/STEAM? Here it is!Background:I love teaching my 2nd grade students about natural disasters and forces, but wanted to create a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Engineering

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Centers

$2.50

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STEAM Earth Day Activities | Save the Planet | Project-Based Learning

By Tales from Grade 2

These STEAM activities and lessons are a great way to celebrate Earth Day through project-based learning. This product includes 4 connected lessons/activities that can be done in groups or individually:Lesson 1: Students will research oil spills

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Earth Day

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.2, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.6, RI.2.7, RI.2.10, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.5...

$2.50

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Classroom Community Building Activities | Digital Get To Know You

By Tales from Grade 2

This digital compare and contrast activity is perfect for community building, especially at the beginning of the school year! Let students learn more about each other while developing their compare and contrast skills as they use a Venn diagram to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

$3.00

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Informative Writing Rubric Self-Assessment

By Tales from Grade 2

A rubric you can give to students so that they evaluate their writing as they go! Students can check off each box and fill in the rubric to determine what their paper has and what is still needs. Then, students can bring their rubric with them for

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Rubrics

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Story Elements Graphic Organizers

By Tales from Grade 2

Help your students go through the writing process with these story element graphic organizers for writing their own story. This download includes sheets for your students to fill out before they begin writing the rough draft of their story,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Projects, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

W.1.3, W.1.5, W.2.3, W.2.5, W.3.3, W.4.3, W.4.5, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10...

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Degrees in Elementary Education and Child Studies with an ESL endorsement; Master's Degree in Special Education (high incidence disabilities) This is my third year teaching 2nd grade!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-centered and research-based

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

MNPS Blue Ribbon Teacher 2021

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Vanderbilt University

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GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Environment, Social Studies, Civics, Arts & Music, Physical Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Economics , Word Problems, Physical Science, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Black History Month, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community