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2nd grade science laboratories
Scientists & The Scientific Method, Scientific Processes | 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This resource is a complete science unit with engaging lessons and experiments to introduce second, third, and even fourth grade students to science, the scientific method, and other processes scientists use. Students learn the different areas of science, types of scientists and the jobs they do, science tools, science safety, and planning and conducting experiments using the scientific method. Your students will enjoy ten high engagement lessons in a detailed teaching Power Point, science journ
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Skittles Rainbow STEM Activity : Differentiated Scientific Method Experiments
Looking for an ENGAGING activity to get your students hooked on science?!? Students follow the steps of the scientific method in this low prep skittles experiment. Watch the rainbow magically forms in front of their eyes as students make observations, record data, and write conclusions. Then they can "taste the rainbow" and eat their skittles once they have finished the activity! This will become a student favorite in your class. Such a fun and satisfying experiment and perfect for back to
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K - 5th
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Science Experiments with Slime Oobleck Science Lab Experiment
What kid doesn't love making and touching slime?! This Oobleck Slime Science Lab will introduce your students to the Scientific Method as well as gain excitement for Science through slime. #FSSparklers23With slime being all the rage with kids these days, Oobleck fits right in, plus it is so easy and cheap to make.Your students watch YouTube videos on how to make slime, they convince their parents to buy the ingredients and attempt to make it at home. Why not do a Science Experiment with slime?
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Also included in: Science Lab Bundle
Plant and Animal Needs & Life Cycles Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade Plant & Animal Needs & Life Cycles resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. It addresses NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and these standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3. It includes 17 days of high-interest, hands-on science lessons.This unit is also available bundled with a digital companion versi
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Properties of Matter Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade properties of matter resource is a comprehensive, 3-week science unit that is carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state standards all in one, in-depth resource. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated audio lessons HERE. This resource aligns to 2nd grade NGSS Structure & Properties of Matter 2-PS1-4, 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons and labs on these topics
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Also included in: Properties of Matter 2nd Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE
Landforms, Fast & Slow Earth Changes Second Grade Science Unit - NGSS
This second grade Landforms and Earth Changes science resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This resource is carefully aligned to 2nd grade NGSS The History of Planet Earth, and these standards: DCI ESS1.C, 2-ESS2.C, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3 2-ESS2.B, 2-ESS2-1. It includes 15 days of highly detailed lessons on these topics: Lesson Topics:Describing Earth’s Land
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
Also included in: Landforms & Earth Changes 2nd Grade Science NGSS Print + Digital BUNDLE
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, a
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
...
Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science Unit - NGSS
This second grade habitats & ecosystems science resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This resource aligns with 2nd grade NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and 2-LS4-1, 2-LS4.D. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons on these topics: Lesson Topics:Identifying Habitats & Ecosystems Exploring Land HabitatsAdapting to Lan
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science BUNDLE NGSS
Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
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2nd - 5th
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Kindergarten + 1st Grade Science Activities & Experiments | Summer + End of Year
Science Day is great for busy kindergarten and first grade teachers who need a fun and easy way to incorporate science and STEM each week ALL YEAR LONG. There are 32 activities for students to explore, observe, investigate, experiment, and design! Ready for a lab a week ALL YEAR LONG?Ready to Use32 activities with directions and photosRecording sheet optionsPacing suggestionsSkill and content listsRecording SheetsBecause students' readiness levels may vary, there are recording sheet options for
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K - 2nd
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Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science BUNDLE NGSS
This second grade habitats and ecosystems science bundle is an in-depth, 3-week science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards for 2nd grade Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. The unit addresses NGSS 2-LS4-1, 2-LS4.D. This bundle includes both the printable unit and the digital companion unit for the 2nd grade habitats and ecosystems science units. Please see the previews for both units for details and all materials
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
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States of matter Fold and Learn
With this activity you can teach the states of matter in different grades.This craft has been adapted for two levels (one with some writing).It includes:States of MatterProperties of Solids, Liquids and Gases.Examples of the particles.A classify worksheet.And cute characters craftivity.I have also included the Spanish version: Estados de la Materia.See the thumbnails to know what it is included. UPDATED August 2015You can find similar activities in my store:>SCIENCE FOLD AND LEARNDo you like
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Fold & Learn SUPER BUNDLE
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Oregon Trail Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like the Oregon Trail!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these c
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1st - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Floatplane Challenge
Temporary Shelter Challenge
Critter Cam
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1st - 5th
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Weather Activities: experiments, crafts, writing, and more!
Do you want to make your Science lessons come to life? Then this is the packet for you. This unit includes 15 hands-on activities that you could use while studying weather in your classroom.
This packet is different from most that you buy on TpT. Instead of giving you centers and activities to print, cut out, and laminate, this packet is full of hands-on activities that you can use with your students. I completed all of these in my first grade class and my students LOVED them. Not to mention,
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K - 2nd
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Science Labs in a Snap BUNDLE | 3rd Grade States of Matter, Plants, Life Cycle
Not your average science experiments! Science Labs in a Snap Bundle is designed to help teachers easily incorporate hands-on activities for AN ENTIRE YEAR OF SCIENCE with young scientists. While the 63 lab activities were designed for 3rd grade, the labs can certainly be used in different grade levels!Simple. Meaningful. Ready to use!There are 63 labs for 21 topics. That's 3 labs per topic: engagement lab, exploration lab, and an elaboration lab.MATTERProperties of Matter1. Engagement Lab: Float
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2nd - 4th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Charlotte's Web", by E.B. White. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Design a Pig Pen Challenge
Spider Web Message Challenge
Plas
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1st - 5th
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Ice Cream in a Bag Science Lab and How To Writing {cooking in the classroom}
What's more fun than making your own ice cream? This simple science experiment and how to writing activity will keep your class engaged and learning while making ice cream in a bag!With this simple science lab students will:• Make observations• Write a hypothesis• Document results• Create diagrams to explain resultsThis product includes:• sequencing cards in color - perfect for pocket chart center or as visual directions• sequencing cards in black and white for easy use with how to writing temp
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Elephant's Toothpaste Scientific Method Experiment for grades K through 2
This is one of my favorite activities! It is so exciting and has major wow factor. The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration or working in lab groups. In this K-2 version, students practice the steps of the scientific method by changing one of the variables in the experiment, making a hypothesis (prediction), observations, and conclusions.
Students can follow along with the picture based procedure or text based.
In this activity, a solution of yeast is mixed with a solution of h
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K - 2nd
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Back to School Science Tools, Measurement | 2nd 3rd Grade iLearn Science Jr.
iLearn Science Jr. will help you kick off your year of science fun! Since the original for older students was so popular, I decided to create a version for 2nd and 3rd grade students.A suggested teaching schedule breaks the resource into 17 days of activities. You'll be set for several weeks of science!This file includes:• 38 slide PowerPoint with information about safety and tools• Safety activity• Ten tools practice activities (8 hands-on, 2 based on discussion and notebooking)• Fun investi
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Peeps Spring Activities for Science and STEM | Dissolving Peeps
Keep students engaged this Spring! Go beyond a worksheet and dissolve PEEPS in this fun and engaging science lab experiment! Students work through the steps of the scientific method in this easy to execute activity. Great for short week surrounding Easter.This product originated as a way to introduce Mixtures and Solutions in my 4th grade Science class! The original experiment is still there along with some lower level or introductory/extension activities! I have also included a STEM extension a
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Gummy Bear Science Experiment - Osmosis Science Lab Projects Activities Unit
Gummy Bear Osmosis Activity! This package contains all of the student lab materials for a science experiment on Gummy Bear Osmosis. Perfect for your upcoming elementary science unit, this is a great way to learn about the scientific method. This science activity could be done as a whole class or done individually.In this sweet experiment, students will apply the scientific method to investigate a problem. Students work to answer the question “What will happen to a Gummy Bear when it is soaked in
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2nd - 5th
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Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Interactive Cookie Weathering and Erosion Experiment!
This is an activity that my students loved! I created it to use with the Georgia Performance Standard S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils: d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research. Included are step-by-step instructions to lead the experiment as well as a recording sheet for students.
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2nd - 5th
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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