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Science Common Core RI.2.4 interactive notebooks
Landforms and Bodies of Water Landforms 2nd Grade Science 2-ESS2-2.
You will love this Landforms and Bodies of Water Unit: Students will make a model representing all kinds of landforms and bodies of water. Students will love these fun activities on landforms and bodies of water! The visual representation of landforms and bodies of water will help seal the learning.This resource includes:labsreading passagesa layered bookworksheetstask cardssorting cardsTeachers Love this Landforms UnitBanti āļø āļø āļø āļø āļø Extremely SatisfiedOutstanding resource! This author re
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2nd
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NGSS:
2-ESS2-3
Weather Unit and Reading Passages | Print and Digital
Looking for hands-on activities to teach your students about weather? This cross curricular unit will keep your students ENGAGED while teaching them all they need to know about weather. There are multiple interactive activities that allow you to make lapbooks or to use in interactive notebooks. Along with reading passages, there are also graphing activities, chart activities, and even a map activity. NOTE: This resource now has Google Classroom activities, making it ideal for digital distance l
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Bacteria and Viruses: Germs Interactive Flip Book | Printable & Digital
Updated 8/19/20 This flip book resource will teach your students about Germs: Bacteria and Viruses. There are both printable and digital (Google Slides) versions of the flip book included. It's a great addition to a healthy living unit. Ā It is a low-prep resource, jam-packed with information and opportunities for students to generate their own learning. Ā It has been kid-tested and kid-approved in my own 2nd grade classroom! Ā Anything a little bit gross is sure to please, right?āŗ This flip book
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Ā Germs Flip Book and Worksheet Bundle | Printable and Digital
2nd Grade Science Curriculum NGSS Full Year Bundle Science Lessons & Worksheet
This second-grade NGSS bundle has resources for the whole year! All standards for second-grade NGSS are addressed. This includes great 2nd-grade science activities and labs. Students will love these exciting activities! Save 20% on this huge second-grade NGSS bundle thatcovers ALL the standards for 2nd grade NGSS. This resource bundles together resources that meet the standards for NGSS physical, Life, and Earth and Sciences and also the Engineering standards for NGSS k-2. This resource includ
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Grades:
2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Bats Activities Mini Unit All about Bats
Use this Bats Mini Science Unit and activities this October to help you study and organize your learning about one of the most mysterious and wonderful creatures on Earth: Bats! . Included in this mini-unit you will find short reading passages, organizers, interactive notebook foldable activities, writing activities, posters, video links, and more. Your students will love studying and learning the importance of bats and the role they plays in each of our lives. Included in this Mini UnitBats
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Fast and Slow Earth Changes & Engineering Activity to Protect Against Mudslides
Fast and Slow Changes on Earth Unit. This is a perfect resource for teaching about Earth Science and fast and slow changes to the Earth. Students will learn about fast changes like earthquakes and volcanoes and slow changes like weathering and erosion. Students will engineer a way to prevent a change to Earth like a mudslide. Aligned with Second Grade Science NGSS and Utah SEEd. ā° āļø ā ļøThis resource is designed to address NGSS Earth's Systems and Earth's Place in the Universe for 2nd-grade stand
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2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-1
Water on Earth and Water Cycle - Where is Water Found on Earth
Water is found on Earth in different places, and it can be solid or liquid. Students will love these engaging hands-on and close reading activities to teach them about Earthās water, where it is found, and what forms it takes. Great for second-grade science, Water on Earth. This resource includes:lesson plansgathering evidence nonfiction articlesresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsQR codeshands-on inquiry-based labsrecording pagestask cards with sorting activitiesTeachers Love this Science U
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS2-3
Germs Flip Book and Worksheet Bundle | Printable and Digital
This bundle includes two resources that will make teaching about germs so easy for you. The resources were created to be used together. They're both super easy to print and use, making prep and planning a snap. Included:Interactive Flip Book- Printable and Digital (Google Slides)Key VocabNon-fiction Reading Passages (2nd/3rd grade level)Healthy HabitsTreating Bacteria and VirusesGerms Activity Sheets- Printable and Digital (Google Slides)Compare & ContrastFact & OpinionWriting Prompts
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
What Do Plants Need to Grow? 2-LS2-1. and 2-LS2-2
What do plants need to grow? This second-grade plant unit will cover life science for NGSS. Students will learn that plants need sunlight and water to grow, and they will learn about seed dispersal. This huge unit addresses ALL of the 2nd-grade Life Science Standards for NGSS.ā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøā»ļøThis resource includes:hands-on Lesson Plansfour pages of informational textthree lessonsresponse pagesinteractive notebook flaps and f
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
All About Owls Activities Life Cycle of Barn Owl A Fun Unit for October
Students will love learning all about owls including Barn Owls and Snowy Owls with this creative and interactive pack!
Owls are amazing birds! Did you know that owls are one of the oldest species in existence? Fossils of owls have been found dating back over 60 million years ago. People in countries from all over the world have always had a fascination with owls. Many cultures have made up stories or myths about owls for thousands of years.
In this activity pack, students will learn all about
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
States of Matter Second Grade Science
States of Matter for Second Grade: Students will learn through these activities that some changes caused by heating and cooling can be reversed and some cannot. They will learn about the properties of matter and what causes changes to phases of matter.This resource includes:hands-on 5 E lesson plans informational text passageinteractive notebook flapsresponse pagesSorting Cards for Properties of Matter This resource is designed to meet the NGSS standards for 2nd grade:2-PS1-3. Make observations
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Weathering and Erosion Activities Vocabulary Posters Words for Bulletin Boards
You will love these 22 colorful eye-catching vocabulary posters and related activities for your unit on Weather! BONUS: Use the included Weather Bulletin Board Kit to create an attractive bulletin board display in a snap! This pack includes 22 colorful vocabulary posters with real-life photos to help students to connect to the information. There are several vocabulary activities included too!Weather:āWeatherāErosionāAtmosphereāWeatheringāSedimentāClimateāMeteorologistWeather Instruments:āWind Va
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Grades:
1st - 4th
SLOW and FAST Changes to the Earth | Earth Changes | Weathering
Science: Earth's ResourcesGraphic Organizers, Vocabulary, Writing Component(s), Compare & Contrast (7) , Scientific Method Graphic Organizer, Cause & Effect.Standard(s) SC.1.E.6.1; SC.1.E.6.2 SC.1.N.1.1 SC.N.1.2 SC.1.E.6.3-Big Idea 6: Earth's Structures-Big Idea: 1 The Practice of ScienceWhat Can We Find on Earth? What Can We Observe About Rocks? Where Can WE Find Water? What Changes Earth?-Vocabulary-Assessment-Flipbooks-Graphic Organizers-Scientific Method-Writing Components -Cause &am
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Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
3-LS4-2
Close Reading - Jungle Animals | Distance Learning
Close Reading passages on Jungle Animals. Now included is a Google Classroom activity for your Distance Learning and/or virtual teaching needs.This Close Reading - Jungle Animals Edition TAB-ITSĀ® resource includes 8 rigorous passages that will work perfectly for your second or third grade classroom! This resource would work perfectly if you are studying insects that live in different biomes as well.Each nonfiction close reading passage incorporates essential skills to attack the common core stat
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Ā Close Reading - Animals MEGA Bundle | Distance Learning
What Does A Scientist Do? A No Prep Mini Book to Introduce Science
Looking for a NO PREP way to introduce science? You will love this quick, easy printable. Your students will love learning and practicing skills to prove they are scientists too. What Does a Scientist Do? A Little Book for Little Scientists will teach Next Generation Science Standards specifically how scientists observe, question, measure, experiment, record, and draw diagrams. It is an excellent way to introduce and practice these science vocabulary words and concepts. Students get a kick ou
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K - 2nd
Close Reading - Polar Animals | Distance Learning
Close Reading ā Close Reading Activities - Close Reading - Polar Animals Now included is a Google Classroom activity for your Distance Learning and/or virtual teaching needs.This Close Reading - Polar Animals Edition TAB-ITSĀ® resource includes 8 rigorous passages that will work perfectly for your second or third grade classroom! Each nonfiction close reading passage incorporates essential skills to attack the common core state standards. The students will focus on key details, vocabulary develop
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Ā Close Reading - Animals MEGA Bundle | Distance Learning
Close Reading - Rainforest Animals | Distance Learning
Close Reading passages on Rainforest Animals with Distance Learning activities included.This Close Reading - Rainforest Animals Edition TAB-ITSĀ® resource includes 8 rigorous passages that will work perfectly for your second or third grade classroom! This resource would work perfectly if you are studying insects that live in different biomes as well.Each nonfiction close reading passage incorporates essential skills to attack the common core state standards. The students will focus on key details
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Ā Close Reading - Animals MEGA Bundle | Distance Learning
Science Life Cycles Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Texts and Activities Bundle
Teach your students about life cycles with this engaging bundle of Plant and Animal Life Cycles! Integrate your ELA, Reading, and Writing standards while teaching your science content. Each set includes a nonfiction, informational reading passage, highlighting information about each stage of the organism's life. All items in this set are ready to use in your classroom.Each set includes:1. 2-3 page Information Text / Nonfiction reading section2. Life Cycle Poster set3. Graphic Organizers for note
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2nd - 4th
Weather Tools Interactive Tabbed Mini Booklet
Weather tools are confusing, even for grownups! This little booklet teaches students about 5 basic weather tools: rain gauge, anemometer, barometer, thermometer, and weather vane. The use and purpose of each tool is explained in a kid-friendly manner. Each tool has its own page with a cloze paragraph. Students will fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph. This is such a great way to integrate science and literacy! I've used it with success in my own 2nd grade classroom. The booklet is
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Water Cycle Worksheets and Activities
How can we get water to places where there is little to no precipitation? Teach your students about the water cycle with this hands-on STEM Challenge. Students will learn about how water travels.Here's what you'll get: 5E Lesson PlanSTEAM Design Challenge with Global ConnectionGraphic OrganizersNon-Fiction and Fictional LiteratureExperiment with picturesSTEAM Design Example VideoInteractive Notebook PrintablesUse printables in science journals OR an interactive lapbook. Have fun discovering the
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in:Ā Weather Unit
Spanish Plants Passages & Activities
This nonfiction unit is a great resource to introduce and study all about plants in Spanish: basic structure and function, needs and types. It was created to provide students with multiple, engaging opportunities to learn all about plants in Spanish using Close Reading strategies. Close Reading is an important piece of the Common Core Learning Standards, as it requires students to focus intently on the text, giving it a thorough examination to gather as much meaning as possible.Included in this
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Close Reading -Desert Animals | Distance Learning
Close Reading passages on Desert Animals Now included is a Google Classroom activity for your Distance Learning and/or virtual teaching needs.This Close Reading - Desert Animals Edition TAB-ITSĀ® resource includes 8 rigorous passages that will work perfectly for your second or third grade classroom! This resource would work perfectly if you are studying animals that live in different biomes as well.Each nonfiction close reading passage incorporates essential skills to attack the common core state
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Ā Close Reading - Animals MEGA Bundle | Distance Learning
Honey Bee Life Cycle Close Reading Passage and Activities
Teach your students about life cycles with this engaging Honey Bee Life Cycle set! Set includes a reading passage, highlighting information about each stage of a honey beeās life. All items in this set are ready to use in your classroom.Interested in more than just this life cycle? Check out the different BUNDLE links below.Life Cycles BundleDigital Life Cycles BundleLife Cycles MegaBundle: Printable and DigitalUse the posters and graphic organizers to help students sequence the stages and visua
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2nd - 4th
Close Reading - Insects | Distance Learning
Close Reading passages on Insects. Now included is a Google Classroom activity for your Distance Learning and/or virtual teaching needs.This Close Reading - Insects Edition TAB-ITSĀ® resource includes 8 rigorous passages that will work perfectly for your second or third grade classroom! This resource would work perfectly if you are studying insects that live in different biomes as well.Each nonfiction close reading passage incorporates essential skills to attack the common core state standards. T
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Ā Close Reading - Animals MEGA Bundle | Distance Learning
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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
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