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2nd grade science activities for Easel
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Warm Up
Unlock creativity in your classroom! Finish the Picture!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes. By implementing thes
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1st - 5th
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States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit!Pages included:Matter reading passage and comprehensioncrossword puzzlemultiple choice activitymind mappicture wordword sortSolids reading passage and comprehensionword search and fill in the blankgraphic organizerLiquids read
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Ecosystems & Biomes Foldable Accordion Activity
Ignite your students’ curiosity and fill the gaps in your science curriculum with this captivating ecosystems activity! Designed for upper elementary grades, this ecosystem project provides an easy-to-use tool for teaching about ecosystems, biomes, and more. Explore the types of ecosystems, engage in ecosystem reading passages, & grasp the concepts of biomes and ecosystems with a printable & digital version. Engage, educate, and empower your students with this interactive craftivity book
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ecosystem BUNDLE
Water Cycle Activity Circle Book Weather Activity Worksheets
Dive into the wonders of the water cycle with this water cycle circle book! This interactive resource transforms learning as you explore precipitation, condensation, evaporation, and more. With customizable content, you can tailor the experience to match your curriculum’s water cycle vocabulary, enjoy the flexibility with print or digital versions, and foster excitement with this comprehensive water cycle activity!What Concepts & Skills are Covered?The water cycle (being open-ended so no mat
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Circle Books BUNDLE
Ocean Exploration Unit: All About Ocean Life and Animals
Dive right into this ocean life exploration unit! Your students will have the opportunity to explore this topic using: arts and crafts, non-fiction ocean animal readers, science explorations and so much more! This unit includes:1. Recommended Book List2. Ocean Life Reading Comprehension pages for: fish, Puffer Fish, starfish, seahorse, jellyfish, mollusks, dolphin, whale, shark, sea turtle, crustaceans3. Ocean Zones Wheel craft/reader with Templates (sunlit, twilight, midnight and abyssal)4. Oce
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Parts of a Plant, Plant Life Cycle, Plant Needs, Photosynthesis Lesson Plan Unit
Do you need to teach all about plants, but aren’t sure where to begin? This comprehensive plant unit has got you covered! From exploring the parts of plants and their functions to unraveling the mysteries of the basic needs of plants, this unit has it all! Watch your students blossom as they explore hands-on labs, engaging plant activities, cooperative learning, and so much more! Try Before you Buy:Free Pollination Demonstration. It's a free lesson from this unit! Save at least 20% off when you
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Differentiated Animal Research Report Writing for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade
This differentiated resource will support your Kindergarten, first grade, or second grade students to write an animal research report, no matter their level! There are 4 different versions so you can easily differentiate based on your students' needs.This product includes:•2 brainstorming graphic organizer options•5 research notes organizer options•4 differentiated animal research report booklet options:Option 1: The sight words “can”, “have”, “eat”, and "live" are used to support students’ rese
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Elementary Writing Workshop Resources Bundle - Teaching Without Frills
Types of Clouds Activities Worksheets Reading Passages Weather Flip Book Spring
Make learning all about clouds fun with these hands-on activities. This unit has passages and activities to learn about cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and cumulonimbus clouds. Updated with reading passages with three different levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages and activities:Cumulus StratusCirrusCumulonimbusWeather Bulletin Board KitVocabulary posters can be printed in black and white or in color. These are great for introducing the unit or displaying an attractive bulletin boa
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Dot by Peter Reynolds Tower Builder READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Dot Day STEM
Create Bravely! Integrate STEM while students learn and develop a Growth Mindset through this Dot Day STEM Challenge! The Dot STEM activity works as a great companion to The Dot by Peter Reynolds. This is an excellent International Dot Day Activity.Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't. Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Growth Mindset READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges Dot Day
Hurricane STEM Challenge Weather Activity
Your students will love this Hurricane STEM Activity!This activity is perfect to use to teach students about hurricanes and hurricane safety by engineering a building that will withstand a hurricane simulation. Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Includes:Teacher and Student InstructionsStudent Planning PagesSt
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Animals Habitats and Ecosystems Project Polar Rainforest 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This BEST SELLING animal habitats unit includes reading passages and worksheets for 10 different habitats with fun & engaging activities to reinforce learning. Have students read the passages and answer the comprehension questions about each habitat. Each passage has a habitat scene for students to color and connect to the information. This fun NO-prep pack is a huge timesaver! Habitats Included:OceansGrasslandsSavannasWetlandsDesertsWoodlandsPolar Regions: The Antarctic and The ArcticMounta
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Balloons Over Broadway STEM
Hi, I hope you enjoy this STEM challenge actually I should say STEAM challenge because this activity really brings the art. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring in this Balloons Over Broadway activity.This was designed to go along with the book Balloons Over Broadway The True Story of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A great story of STEM in action. Perfect as we prepare for Thanksgiving.This resource is so fun. Let your students choose their balloon animal I have 14 animals bear, unicor
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Stem Challenges Bundle Set 2
Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on rocks and minerals.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information o
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
One Plastic Bag Upcycled Bracelet Read Aloud STEM Challenge Earth Day STEM/STEAM
Integrate STEAM in your classroom and teach students about recycling! Learn about recycling, reducing, and reusing! Students design and build their very own Upcycled Plastic Bag Bracelet! After making their bracelets, students use the STEAM process to think of another way plastic bags can be repurposed. Finally, students write about ways they can recycle, reduce, and reuse in their own school and community.Excellent activity for Earth Day!Connect to a Read Aloud: One Plastic BagThis STEAM Projec
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
If I Built a House READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge End of the Year Activity 3D Shapes
Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Teach students everything they need to build a house using 2D Shapes and 3D Shapes! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own house!Connect to a Read Aloud: If I Built a House by Chris Van DusenThis STEM Project is a companion activity to If I Built A House by Chris Van Dusen. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing house!Take students through the ST
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Phases of the Moon Paper & Digital-Flip Books, Spinners, Oreos, and more
Phases of the moon seem to be taught at many different levels and kids love learning about them. However, it can be a little confusing at times! This pack of hands-on activities will help your students learn about the moon in a fun and engaging way. The items included are:K-W-L ChartExamples of 2 books to help teach about moon phases (the videos are on Easel) Posters with Definitions for Each Moon PhaseMoon Phase Calendar to Record the Monthly Phases (also on Easel)Moon Phase Foldable without De
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Moon Phases Paper and Digital Activities with Digital Escape Room
Force and Motion Reading Passages Worksheets Activities 3rd 4th Grades Science
Force and Motion is an engaging, fun-filled unit that lets students explore the fascinating world of physics! This unit covers topics such as friction, gravity, mass, magnetism, electromagnetism, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Students will explore the science behind forces and motions through reading passages, comprehension activities, and vocabulary. Students will learn about Sir Isaac Newton, the mastermind behind the Laws of Motion, and Elijah McCoy, who invented the first automatic lubricato
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-3
, 5-PS2-1
Paper Plate Marble Run End of the Year STEM Activity
ENGAGE STUDENTS IN A REAL WORLD STEM ACTIVITY!Make learning fun with a STEM Challenge! For the Marble Run STEM challenge, students are asked by a toy company to design and create a marble run.The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Students would enjoy completing this as a MakerSpace activity or as a STEM center. Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM Teachers, parents
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel End of the Year READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge
Integrate STEM in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel!Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His WheelThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. The book explores the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and how Ferris built his first wheel.Take students through the STEM Proces
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Human Body Systems Activities
Introduce your students to each of the major human body systems with this hands-on and interactive unit! Each system is covered in a way that is both engaging and easy for your students to understand. Here is a look at what is included inside this product:1. Recommended Book List 2. Human Body Systems tabbed flip book 3. My Body Systems layered craft 4. The Skeletal System:poster KWL chartvocabulary cards Skeleton & Bones reading comprehension sheet with answer keyParts of a Skeleton labelin
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Five Senses & Human Body Systems Activities BUNDLE
My Mouth is A Volcano READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities
Let's get back into hands-on learning. Integrate STEM in your classroom with this Volcano STEM Activity! Students learn how to avoid interrupting with experiments inspired by My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook! Explore chemical reactions with the volcano experiment.This is a fantastic back to school read aloud activity to set up your classroom procedures during the first week of school!The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity,
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
Also included in: First Week of School Lesson Plans BUNDLE
Weather Tools Worksheets Reading Passages Activities Project Weather Instruments
Make teaching about weather instruments FUN with these hands-on activities! This complete unit includes information about 8 weather tools. Your students will love learning all about weather tools with this interactive unit. Updated with leveled reading passages in three levels of difficulty. What should you wear today? Will it be warm or cold outside? Will it rain or snow? These are all questions that meteorologists help us answer. Meteorologists gather information about the weather using many d
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Animal Habitats & Classification | Sorting Activities
These animal classification activities help kids learn to sort animals based on their habitat or attributes. They can be integrated into various learning areas such as math and science. All of the hands-on activities have corresponding worksheets to consolidate learning experiences.What's included:Activities vary in complexity so can be adapted to suit different year levelsActivities can be used with the included pictures or animal figurinesThere are simple sorting labels for young learners and
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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