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2nd grade science centers for Microsoft Publisher

National Geographic Kids Monkeys Informational Text Unit

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The National Geographic Kids Monkeys unit offers extra support for students to engage deeply in this great example of informational text. This unit offers scaffolded support to hold independent readers accountable for engaging in informational text or as intervention for students who need more support. This unit can be used for classwork, interventional support groups, or for indenedent homework. The students will need a copy of the book to complete the scaffolded comprehension assignments.

Subjects:

General Science, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

Accurate & Printable 12" Rulers!

Created by

Wild World With Words

4 rulers that are identical to what you would find in a store! (In color or Black & White) Measurements are varied to help students of all ability levels! Rulers measure whole inches, ½ inches, ¼ inches and 1/8 inch You can print an entire set for each student. :)

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Math, Science

Grades:

K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Centers

What is that smell? Testing students' sense of smell

Created by

Karalina Zimmerman

Use this science activity for students to discover their sense of smell! Place a cotton ball into five different small tupperware containers. Choose four different strong smelling liquids, such as vinegar, lemon juice, vanilla, peppermint, etc, and pour a little bit onto each cotton ball. Number the containers and have students guess the smell using this worksheet. A great way to make their sense of smell come alive!

Subjects:

Anatomy, Science

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Centers

S.T.E.M. Word Wall Cards

Created by

Gifted Goodies

These are basic words that correlate with any S.T.E.M. project you are doing so they do not have to be changed through the year! There are 15 words and 6 more open slots for you to add more specific words to your unit or lesson. The words are accompanied by pictures to help students understand the meaning of the words.

Subjects:

Problem Solving, Science, Vocabulary

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Word Walls, Centers

2nd Grade Reading Flashback

Created by

The White Elephant

This is a 2nd grade reading passage about Whales. 295 word count. This includes the passage, the questions, and an answer sheet. On the passage there is a spot at the bottom to record WPM together as a class, and individually twice. It is encouraged that students record their scores and work to improve each round. The standards are on the questions. RL.2.4 RL.2.5 RL.2.9

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Science

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.4

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.9

Summer to Fall changes

Created by

Kim D

This worksheet lets students draw a picture and write a few sentences about the difference between summer and fall. I go over the changes that occur to the trees, to animals, and to us when the weather changes (for us I use the different types of clothes we wear). Then students pick which one they want to write about, draw a picture of the before and after, and write a sentence describing the picture.

Subjects:

Autumn, Science, Writing

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

Fall Leaf Experiment - Sorting Leaves

Created by

Teaching the Present

This experiment involves the collection, sorting and analysis of leaves. This experiment was originally completed in a high school daily skills science classroom. However, it could easily be used in an elementary classroom as well. In the experiment students are required to collect a variety of leaves based on size, shape and color. Once collected, students independently sort the leaves however they'd like. Methods and variations for sorting are discussed during the experiment. This is a g

Subjects:

Environment, Other (Math)

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

R.I.2.5 Using Information Text Features with Articles

Created by

Creations

This is a great material to use with Articles such as Weekly Reader or Time For Kids. I have the kids label each feature in the article with a sharpie. Then, they use this paper to write about what information that have learned, using the text feature. I have used this whole group, small group and even as an assessment!

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Science

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.5

STEM Activity: Bridge Build

Created by

Burton's Store

Use this sheet to begin a STEM activity where students design a bridge to cover a span and hold mass. They will design a bridge on their own and then collaborate with a group of students. Together the group will design and plan a bridge that will hold more mass than any other group.

Subjects:

Engineering, Measurement

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

Plant Growth Book for Preschoolers

Created by

BrownBearsTeacher

This BILINGUAL English and Spanish book can help the preschoolers understand how plants grow. It should be sent with a paper or other type of ruler to be used to measure the inches. Free rulers can be found at: https://www.printablerulers.net/ .

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Science, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

Oobleck States of Matter Parent Brochure

Created by

Third World

Great informational brochure for states of matter and corresponding activities. Great for a Science Fair Presentation! Editable!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

For Parents, Centers

Antarctica Food Chain

Created by

Kim Julian

This food web is for the animals living in the Antarctica.

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Handouts, Centers

2nd Grade Flashback

Created by

The White Elephant

2nd grade Reading Flashback with an answer sheet and standards included. The passage is over the Life Cycle of a chicken.

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Spring

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Research, Centers

Rincón científico otoño

Created by

Clara Badimon

Estación científica. Experimentos con frutos y hojas del otoño. Estimaciones matemáticas.

Subjects:

Applied Math, Other (Science), Spanish

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Centers

What is that smell? Testing students' sense of smell

Created by

Karalina Zimmerman

Use this science activity for students to discover their sense of smell! Place a cotton ball into five different small tupperware containers. Choose five different strong smelling liquids, such as vinegar, lemon juice, vanilla, peppermint, etc, and pour a little bit onto each cotton ball. Number the containers and have students guess the smell using this worksheet! A great way to make their sense of smell come alive!

Subjects:

Anatomy, Science

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Centers

Butterfly Life Cycle Song

Created by

Samantha Gilmer

Stages of a butterfly life cycle **Can be used as a study guide!

Subjects:

Science, Spring

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Study Guides, Songs, Centers

Butterfly and Ladybug Observation Form

Created by

Kristin Wilcoxen

This is an editable file that was created to help my 2nd grade class track the life cycle of both a butterfly and ladybug. This will be an observation station during literacy rotations. Each form allows students to write the life cycle they currently observe, draw a picture of what they see, and write a brief description. It is important to model this process and keep an example at the station for students to use as a guide.

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Centers

Cross-Curricular Mini-Book

Created by

Adventures with Alvarado

This mini book template can be used for a variety of purposes. Made from one simple piece of paper, this tiny book can be used by you as a teacher as a hand-out that the kids can cut and fold or by students to illustrate concepts such as processes in science, timelines in social studies, or summaries of stories read in class or independently. This Publisher file includes step-by-step directions with ideas for use, as well as a template on which the pages are numbered for easier use. Enjoy! I

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Printables, Centers

States of Matter - Solid - Quantitative and Qualitative Properties

Created by

Shauna Denson

States of Matter lab for solids. Students will explore the different properties of a solid. Students will use various tools to gather information about the object.

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Centers

Weather graph for journals

Created by

Moore S'moores in 3rd Grade

This is a weekly weather graph and fill in the blank for the students to fill out each week. I attach these in my students math/ science journals and they fill them out at the beginning of each morning.

Subjects:

General Science, Graphing

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

Journal Weather graph

Created by

Moore S'moores in 3rd Grade

Subjects:

General Science, Graphing

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

Ways Matter Can Change Science Brochure

Created by

Christine Boss

Here is a science brochure on ways matter can change, where students will fill in vocabulary, fill in the blanks, answer multiple choice questions and write descriptions. Students can use as a study guide, independent activity, assessment - your choice! I found my students enjoyed the change of format and were more engaged. Enjoy!

Subjects:

General Science, Science

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Study Guides, Printables, Centers

Sink or Float Experiment Table

Created by

Al's Space

This is a simple table for your students to fill in while doing a sink/float experiment. My class absolutely loved doing it. The students each chose an object from the classroom that they wanted to drop in the bucket of water. They them moved around the class and wrote down all the objects of theri classmates too. Next they predicted whether they thought the objects would sink or float, before one by one they dropped the objects in and recorded the results.

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Physics

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

Editable Literacy Centers

Created by

Rudiments of Learning

This product can be helpful in setting up and choosing from the different literacy centers list the activities that you will incorporate in your centers. This can be used by teachers from ECE to Grade 12th.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Professional Development, Centers

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