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Free 2nd grade biology laboratories
Food Webs and Food Chains Worksheets | Cut and Paste | with Answer Keys
Looking for food chain hands on activities ? Check these worksheet on food chains and food webs The first part students will be asked to arrange the pictures in a linear sequence to show the flow of energy from one organism to the next.In the second part "food webs activities", students will be asked to arrange the pictures in a more complex pattern that shows the interconnected relationships between different organisms in an ecosystem.4 biomes included:ForestDesertOceanArcticYou may also like:F
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2nd - 5th
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What Do Plants Need to Grow?
What Do Plants Need to Grow? introduces students to the important role plants play in sustaining life as we know it. Plants are among the most important resources on Earth, providing us with food to eat and oxygen to breathe. In addition to adding beauty to our surrounding environment, plants also keep our soil healthy through decomposition, provide habitats for animals, and are the source of many materials we use every day—including wood, clothing, medicine, plastic, and more. In this unit, stu
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 3-LS3-1
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Parts of a Seed
In this edit-able printout, students will label the parts and purposes of a seed. Word banks can be removed if desired. This printout is designed to accompany a seed dissection. Soak lima beans (from the grocery store works fine) for a few hours to soften the seed. The students can then loosen the seed coat with a pinch of their fingers, separate the two halves of the seed and gently remove the embryo from the seed.
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1st - 3rd
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Where are the Stomata? Plant Photosynthesis Inquiry Scientific Method Experiment
In this inquiry activity, students learn the process of photosynthesis and the function of the stomata. They then do an experiment to determine the location of the stomata- AWESOME!!!
This takes about a week to see results!
For more plant lessons- check these out!
Visualizing Plant Photosynthesis: Drawing, Cut & Paste, Process Explained lesson
Colors In a Plant/ Leaf Chromatography Experiment, Scientific Method
Demonstrating Photosynthesis w/ Bromothymol Blue Experiment - Scientific Method
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2nd - 4th
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Baby Chicks Embryology Sign
You can post this cute sign while your chicks are growing in the incubator. My students LOVE this unit each year! I printed mine on yellow ASTRO paper.
If your class is studying the life cycle of chickens, be sure to check out my embryology packet by clicking here: All About Embryology: A Chicken's Life Cycle
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PreK - 12th
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Celery and Dye Experiment
This celery and dye experiment allows students of all ages to see how water and its nutrients move through plants. This experiment can be done using food dyes of varying colors. It can be used as in introduction to vascular and nonvascular plants.
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1st - 10th
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Garden Glove Observation Book and Experiment
I have seen the Garden Glove in action before and figured this would be a great activity for my second and third graders to do to learn about how plants develop and grow. We are covering our last standards regarding plants and animals and this is a great activity that goes along with it. It takes a few weeks, making short observations each day and recording them in the book here.
Students must illustrate, label, and write what is happening here. I have them write one sentence each day, though s
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K - 3rd
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Animal Trait Investigation
This lab activity asks students to think about the traits/characteristics of animals. It is an introduction to the classification system that scientists use for all living things. In this case, they are focusing on the Animal Kingdom. They start by describing their own favorite animal, which leads to a class discussion. The class then reflects on what characteristics they used. Then they proceed to fill out a characteristics chart. At the end, they independently analyze their chart, looking for
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2nd - 5th
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How do Different Drinks Affect our Teeth?
An experiment involving different liquids and how they effect our teeth on a daily basis. Students are encourage to make predictions, conclusions and gather qualitative information. Students will need to make observations of eggs that represent their teeth, and draw conclusions about what sugar can do to their teeth and what steps they can do to prevent oral health problems.
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1st - 8th
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Lung Lab
A simple lab that demonstrates how the diaphragm and the lungs interact and work with each other in the respiratory system.
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1st - 12th
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Mealworm Observation Journal
Great observation journal for a mealworm unit! Includes space to draw a picture, write observations, and record measurement for up to 10 days.
Mealworm Observation Journal by Courtney Rizza is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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2nd - 4th
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Chicken Egg Incubation Chart
Use this to track all the relevant data while waiting for your eggs to hatch. Recommended temperature and humidity included on chart for easy checking. Space to mark off egg turning three times per day.
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2nd - 5th
Intro to Primary Microscopes Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan for introducing how to use a microscope with Kindergarten through Second grade students. Designed for use with Intro to Primary Microscopes Student Worksheet and PowerPoint Presentation. (English or Spanish) Recommended for use with a basic, fixed-lens, mirror light source microscope such as the "Heavy Duty School Microscope" from Lakeshore.
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K - 3rd
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Colorful Carnations Lab or Demo for Students of All Ages!
This is an awesome resource that can be used as a demo for students or as a scientific method lab to test transpiration rates of carnations against multiple variables. The demo is great for any age range and the experiment is best for middle school and/or high school students.Product Includes:Teacher guide for demo or experiment useGoogle Docs for electronic usePrintable PDFLab Report Template if being used as an experimentMaterials Needed: White flowers - carnations work bestFood ColoringSmall
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K - 12th
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Plant Lab Worksheet
This is a plant lab recording packet that I used for my class to track the growth of bean plants that we were growing in class. My kids love keeping track of how the growth of their plant changes each day. This can be used with any type of plant that you are growing in your classroom.
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1st - 5th
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Observations Lab
Students use common household products to observe and measure energy transfer during physical and chemical reactions.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
FREEBIE - Lab Safety Rules Poster - Science / Chemistry Lab
This product is a printable poster.This product include:•3 different color versions (blue, green, and yellow) showing Lab Safety rules to print, laminate and hang in the science or chemistry lab or even in the class.This Free Poster is compatible with the First Lab session you can find by clicking here. You can use this poster after discussing the rules with your students using the PowerPoint and then hang the poster on the wall as a permanent reminder of the most important rules.
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1st - 11th
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The Importance of Letting Muscles Rest-An Experiment
This lab sheet will guide second grade or first grade students through an experiment in which they test the muscle strength in their legs and learn the importance of allowing muscles to rest between work periods.
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1st - 2nd
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Acids & Bases: Introduction to pH
Students will begin with 6 test tubes of cabbage water (boiled, then cooled). They will add various solutions and through observation record it's acidic or base qualities as well as possible pH level.
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2nd - 6th
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DNA Extraction Activity with Questions
This is instructions for extracting DNA from strawberries with general household materials. The backside has sample questions to guide the activity to learn about DNA. Created by a student from North Dakota State University Microbiological Science.
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K - 3rd
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Discover Entomology- Complete Mealworm Lesson Plan
We are offering the labs created in THE SCIENCE CLUB HANDBOOK by Alan Small individually here on Teachers Pay Teachers. The lab includes EVERYTHING you need from background resources, materials, interesting facts and more. If you like this look for the other Labs we have offered from the book. You can always grab a copy from Amazon! If you have questions about any of the details in this or other labs find me on TWITTER @TheFort_FW
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K - 5th
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Interactive Notebook Cover
Notebook cover that includes 8 pre-filled tabs, and blank tabs to create your own. Scientific Method Notebook Cover in Color and black/white student version
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K - 12th
Coloring for Data Collection
Product allows children to record data without writing . Coloring records changes in a growing Narcissus Bulb.
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PreK - 3rd
Owl Pellet Recording Sheet
This recording sheet is intended to be used with my Owl Pellet Foldable, also found in my store. These easy to use recording sheet and foldable are a great way to guide your students through the process of dissecting owl pellets. My class also used Owl Pellet Bone Chart to compare their findings. These charts can easily be found on in a google search. Owl Pellets can be purchased online from multiple vendors. Happy Learning,Amy Leggett
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2nd - 6th
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