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2nd grade Valentine's Day math laboratories
Engineering Planets and Space: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!
Can your students engineer topics related to the Planets and Space? Try these five STEM Engineering Challenges to find out!
The Five Challenges Included in this Set:
- Solar System Model Challenge
- Mars Airbag Landing Challenge
- Lunar Lander Challenge
- Alien Creation Challenge
- Planet Oobleck Challenge
These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of Space! Students must design and construct a variety of items inspired by the planets and space!
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2nd - 7th
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Valentines Day Science Dissolve a Conversation Heart using the Scientific Method
Have a little science fun with some candy on Valentines Day!Use the Scientific Method to conduct 2 experiments (on the same worksheet):1st- observe what happens when you add aconversation heart to vinegar2nd- how does water temperature affect the dissolving rate of a candy heart.This product is part of a bundle! Science for all holidays! HOLIDAY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS BUNDLE: Inquiry for all seasons!Holidays are a great time to keep students engaged with science!Try this one for St. Patrick's Day!L
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2nd - 5th
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Build a Working Weather Station: STEM Engineering Challenges Six Pack!
Can your students engineer topics related to the Weather by building a working Weather Station? Try these six STEM Engineering Challenges to find out!
The Six Challenges Included in this Set:
Build a Thermometer Challenge
Anemometer Model Challenge
Working Wind Vane Challenge
Build a Barometer Challenge
Rain Gauge Model Challenge
Bonus Weather Station Challenge
These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of Weather! Students must design and construct a varie
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2nd - 7th
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Printable Paper Rulers - Inches and Centimeter, Color and Black & White PDF
Print rulers for the entire classroom! This PDF packet contains a collection of 18 printable rulers, 9 black and white and 9 color. Some have 1/8 inch marks, others are divided by 1/16 inch marks. Same for the metric ruler: centimeters, and then further division into millimeters. PDF format.
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Simply Science - The Scientific Method and Science Tools by Kim Adsit
This unit, by Kim Adsit, is designed to teach primary children the scientific method and how to handle science tools. It contains:15 scripted mini lessons with all the pieces needed to conduct10 Anchor charts ready to print (no assembly)13 Centers/activities3 Experiments with easy to follow experiment cards and student response pages2 Craftivities1 Nonfiction Writing Booklet1 How To Writing Booklet1 Tree Map for Science Tools1 Science Tools Guided Reading Book written at 3 different levels of t
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K - 2nd
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Glow Stick Light Experiment | Grade K 1 2 Chemical Reaction Science Activity
Excite students by investigating how temperature affects the brightness of glowsticks. This experiment uses simple supplies and includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question:Does temperature affect the brightness of a glow stick? The journal meets the K-2 Science and Engineering Practices in NGSS.Teachers will like its’ ease of use, simple materials, and background inf
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K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-PS4-2
Also included in: Chemical Reaction Bundle | The Science Of Glow Sticks | Light Activity
Valentine's Day Science Fun Valentine's Day Activities
Valentine's Day candy hearts mixed with a chemical reaction experiment is the best way to celebrate with your students. Whether your school allows a class party or not this still can be slipped in as fun for the kids, yet still learning and sticking to standards at the same time. This project can be done in one day or spread out for a few days. It would be a great activity to do in celebration of Valentine’s Day, leading up to it or the next day when the kids still want to be having fun. The le
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Science Lab Bundle
Measuring Length: {Measurement Science and Math Lab Activity}
This Measuring Length Activity is a hands-on, math and science integrated LAB, which takes students through the scientific method to measure the length of two different types of gummy worms in customary and metric units to see which type of candy worm stretches the greatest amount overall! This is easy to follow, fun, and a great way to practice measurement and data standards!
Included in this Packet:
-Teacher Directions (2 pages)
-Student Lab Sheet (4 pages)
-Grading Rubric (1 page)
Measurin
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1st - 4th
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Seeds Can Fly! and Cheese-Puff Pollination Experiments
Aligned to NGSS 2-LS2-2 & Common Core Writing Standards
Included are all the materials you need for two hands-on science experiments your students will love!
What You Get:
-Essential Questions for both experiments
-Key vocabulary cards with the word, definition and picture {words included: seed dispersal, pollination, flower, reproduction, seed and pollen}
-'How do Seeds Disperse?' Tree Map w/ teacher key
-Flow Map illustrating how small mammals help plant new seeds. *Optional acti
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2nd - 4th
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Valentine's Day Candy Science Experiment
Everyone loves science and everyone loves candy! This experiment combines both! Students will do experiments to see if candy dissolves in water or different liquids.
Check out this 30 second video to see this experiment in action!
There are three versions:
Version 1: Students will test if candy hearts and chocolate candies dissolve in cold or hot water.
Version 2: Students will test to see if there is a difference in how candy hearts dissolve in hot water, cold water, soda, and juice.
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Valentine's Day STEM & Science with Candy Hearts
Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science Experiment | Investigate Light | Grade 2 3
Excite students by investigating the speed of a chemical reaction using glowsticks. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will learn about chemiluminescence and chemical reactions. They will use data and observations to write a conclusion. Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does temperature affect the brightne
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-3
Build A Car STEM
This interactive STEM challenge requires students to plan and design their own race car and then to test the speed of their cars by sending them down a homemade ramp. The students are given the opportunity to revise their design and retest to see if there improvement increased the speed of their car. The students then reflect on their design.
Materials needed:
Timers
Cardboard (for ramp)
Textbooks (for ramp)
Toilet paper rolls
Plastic Water bottle and cap
2 or 3 oz plastic cups with l
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1st - 10th
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Autumn Fall Leaf Observation & Experiment Inquiry Scientific Method Book
Leaf Observations and Experiment Inquiry and Scientific Method Book
Observe, measure, trace, rub, feel and experiment with a leaf students bring in!
Predict and Experiment:
Sink or float?
How can you make a leaf sink?
Drop time?
Several different levels of experiments included in this book.
Chromatography experiment to determine what colors are found in leaves included.
This product is also part of a bundle at a GREAT VALUE!!
Fall Autumn Leaf, Pumpkin & Apple Observation, Experiment
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K - 6th
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Simply Science - The Sun and Other Stars by Kim Adsit
This unit, by Kim Adsit, is designed to teach primary children about The Sun and Other Stars. It contains:• 20 scripted mini lessons including:* 7 experiments with easy to follow direction cards and recording pages* 4 graphic organizers* 5 anchor charts ready to go (no assembly)* 4 nonfiction feature practice activities* 3 games• Stars nonfiction guided reading book written at 4 levels including the nonfiction features questions and table of contents• 12 centers, each with easy to follow I Can
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K - 2nd
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Pumpkin Investigation {Science Lab Printable Student Booklet}
Print, add a pumpkin and have a week of science lessons ready to go!
This printable booklet includes pages to:
- investigate if your pumpkin will sink and float
- measure your pumpkin's height and diameter
- explore what's inside the pumpkin
- compare a pumpkin and apple or two pumpkins using Venn Diagrams
- count the seeds in your pumpkin by creating groups of 10 and 100 seeds (color and black and white options)
- taste pumpkin puree and record class results
- taste pumpkin bread, seeds, pie
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K - 2nd
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States of Matter Unit Integrated Lab Activity
This is the perfect lesson to use for your students to show you what they know about the states of MATTER. In this integrated lesson activity, students will make GLOOP and determine if the substance is a solid or liquid, supporting their opinion with scientific evidence! This includes a story elements map to correlate with a children's book, teacher instructions, student lab sheet (following the scientific method), and a student data collection page (math correlation).States of Matter GLOOP Lab
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: States of Matter Unit BUNDLE
Digging Deeper: Liquid Volume Exploratory Tasks & 30 Capacity Task Cards!
This product is a FUN way to explore liquid volume. It ONLY covers the liquid volume portion of the standard:
MCC3.MD.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step word problems involving masses or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to represent the problem.
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1st - 5th
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Balloon Towers ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM
Get ready for some engaging STEM challenges for your school (or even for your own classroom)!
Can your classroom create the tallest free-standing balloon tower?
This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose!
I found the supplies at the local dollar store.
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K - 5th
Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #3
Spoon Bell Lab | Exploring Sound Energy Waves In Solids | Science Experiment
Easy prep and engaging lab exploring how sound waves travel through solids. Students will compare how sound travels through plastics and metals. Warning this lab is quiet and full of sounds at the same time! It was developed to be conducted in 30 minutes. The lesson expands to compare stainless steel and sterling silver for a real-world connection. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included. Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are s
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2nd - 6th
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Experimento M&M | SPANISH M&M Candy Experiment
Tema: Método Científico Integrar en la clase de Ciencia & Matemáticas El siguiente recurso está compuesto por 3 páginas donde incluye los 5 pasos del método científico para realizar el experimento y predecir cuantos M&M hay de cada color dentro de la bolsa. Cualquier duda favor de escribir A&Q. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Recuerda seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales MAGIA EDUCATIVA ZBR INSTAGRAMMAGIA EDUCATIVA ZBR FACEBOOK
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1st - 5th
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Heart And Exercise Activities | Grade K 1 | Valentine's Day Science And STEM
Discover the role of the heart with a fun and easy prep experiment, further exploration, and an exercise tracker for February or any time of year. This project-based unit encourages students to move around and provides an excellent introduction to the scientific method for young learners. A complete teacher guide is provided. *Newly updated on January 29th, 2024!!!! Now includes 3 activities.*Included in the Hands-On Investigation:NGSS Alignment K and First GradeK-2nd Grade Science and Engineer
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
Lima Bean Experiment
Students will grow a Lima Bean in a ziplock bag to answer the question, "What does a plant need to grow?". The project takes 7-10 days and includes activities like observing, recording data, measurement, graphing, and predicting. Students love growing something of their own and taking it home to their families.
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1st - 3rd
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Valentine's Day Science and STEM | Heart and Exercise Activities | Grade 2 3
EASY PREP and engaging science and STEM exercise study for February or any time of the year. Includes an easy-prep experiment, heart strength lesson, and stethoscope design challenge. A comprehensive teacher guide and student reading passage are included to make it a complete project-based learning activity.*Newly updated on January 29th, 2024!!!! Now includes 3 activities.*Included in the Hands-On Unit:NGSS Alignment 2nd and 3rd Grade3rd and 5th Grade Science and Engineering PracticesK-2nd Grad
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Valentine's Day Computer Lab Activities
There are 5 Valentine's Day activities using Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel in this download!
Review the following skills as your students complete these activities!
• V-Day Cut/Paste Pics: Cut/Copy/Paste the matching word to the picture, using left/right clicks; save/print
• V-Day Madlibs: Cut/Copy/Paste words into blanks to make a funny story, using left/right click; save/print
• V-Day Card: Challenge students to type a personal message on the front, back, and insides of cards; use sp
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1st - 5th
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Importance of learning math skills in 2nd grade
It's no secret that mathematics is a foundational subject for students to learn. Math forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology. Because of that, it's essential that kids develop strong math skills from a young age as it makes them more likely to succeed in other courses in the future.
Learning math in 2nd grade helps kids begin to develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. It also helps second graders further develop their understanding of numbers and basic operations, which are important tools for everyday life. Lastly, math is an important life skill that children will use in their everyday adult lives, whether they're calculating a tip at a restaurant or creating a budget.
The key concepts for 2nd grade math
The following are the key math skills that students learn in 2nd grade.
Addition and Subtraction
Students will learn how to solve simple addition and subtraction problems with numbers up to 100. They will also learn how to solve word problems using addition and subtraction.
Place Value
Place value is a critical concept that children learn in 2nd-grade math. They will learn how to read and write numbers up to 1,000 and understand the concept of place value.
Geometry
In geometry, students will learn how to identify and classify two-dimensional shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles. They will also learn about lines, angles, and symmetry.
Measurement
Measurement is another essential concept that kids will learn in 2nd-grade math. They will learn how to measure length, weight, and volume using standard units.
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Second graders will learn how to count, read, and write numbers up to 1,000, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems. They will also learn basic geometry concepts such as identifying shapes, lines, and angles, and learn how to measure length, weight, and volume.
Why is 2nd grade math important?
Second grade math is important for children because it lays the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts. It is also an essential life skill that children will use throughout their lives.
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Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies.
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