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2nd grade science resources for Easel $10 and up
Forms of Energy {light, magnetic, electrical, heat, and sound energy}
This resource contains activities for the forms of energy: heat energy, electrical energy, magnetic energy, sound energy, and light energy. There are reading passages with comprehension questions, simple experiments, two sorts and an assessment. This product includes a digital version in TPT Easel. It contains:•Book Lists on the topic of energy•Vocabulary cards that can be posted in the classroom•KWL Charts for energy, heat energy, electrical energy, magnetic energy, sound energy, and light ener
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Science Bundle: Curriculum for the Entire Year
Growth and Changes in Animals Grade 2 - Complete Animal Unit & Research Project
Students love learning about growth and changes in animals! This complete animal unit is all you need to teach the Ontario Growth and Changes in Animals unit for Grade 2 Science! ⭐ This unit is also available in a money-saving bundle with my Growth and Changes in Plants Unit! This best-selling Growth and Changes in Animals unit is perfect for: ✔ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade classrooms✔ Ontario Grade 2 classrooms✔ teachers looking to cover the curriculum expectations with one resource✔ teachers who b
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1st - 3rd
NGSS.2.LS.1-2:Plants:Pollination & Seed Dispersal/PRINTABLES & TPT DIGITAL
PLEASE NOTE: All of my packets are EXPANDING PACKETS which means that any purchaser will receive ALL NEW CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR FREE when the file is updated!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES EVERYTHING BELOW:This packet includes 112+ pages which includes the following:- 23 page presentation with step by step directions on how to Designing a Wind Dispersed Seed using a Non-Wind Dispersed Seed- 19 page presentation with step by step directions on Designing an Animal that Mimics Pollination or Seed Dispe
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2nd
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2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Animal Habitats Fact Sheets: Arctic, Desert, Forest, Ocean, Tundra, and More!
Your students will love these Animal Habitats Fact Sheets. This sheet includes the habitat, weather, location, countries where the habitat is, unique animals, and more!This includes 13 habitats including Antarctic, Arctic, Desert, Forest, Marsh, Mountains, Ocean, Pond, Prairie, Rainforest, Savanna, Swamp, and Tundra. There are two versions; one in full color and one in black and white.Have students research the items to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is al
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PreK - 2nd
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Life Cycles, Comparing Offspring to their Parents, & Traits of Plants & Animals
This resource includes activities that match Ohio Learning Standards. The six living things included are chickens, frogs, plants, pumpkins, ladybugs, and butterflies. There are activities that focus on lifecycles, traits of different species and comparison activities for a species and their offspring. The following activities are included:Passages for each animal or plant life cycle with comprehension questions, posters, and an opportunity for students to put a life cycle in order. Passages for
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Science Bundle: Curriculum for the Entire Year
Rocks and Minerals
This is a HUGE unit to help teach rocks and minerals. Please look at the preview to see the variety of activities.
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………….3
Helpful Websites…………………..4
Rock Posters…………………….…..7
Rock Story…………………………..17
Vocabulary Activities……….….36
Rock Stations……………………..57
My Pet Rock…………………………98
Worksheets & Assessments...123
Edible Activities…………….….131
Literacy Activities…………...…136
Math Activities……………...…..184
Rocks in Real Life……….…….216
Terms of Use…………………..…228
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1st - 4th
Early Reader Nonfiction Animal Articles | Animal Research and Reports | Animals
Your student can study and read these early reader animal articles as reading material, homework, or research for writing animal reports. They are written at a simplified reading level for your new readers. Each article includes information about the habitats, species, diet, physical characteristics, and adaptations of the animal. Each article also has a beautiful color photo of the animal. Some include fun clipart of the footprint or another special part or characteristic of their body. Also in
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PreK - 3rd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: BUNDLE: Nonfiction Animal Early Reader Articles
Growth and Changes in Plants - A Complete Plant Unit for Ontario Grade 3 Science
Students love learning about growth and changes in plants! This complete plant unit is all you need to teach the Ontario Growth and Changes in Plants unit for Grade 3 Science!⭐ This unit is also available in a money-saving bundle with my Growth and Changes in Animals Unit!This best-selling Growth and Changes in Plants unit is perfect for:✔ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade classrooms✔ Ontario Grade 3 classrooms✔ teachers looking to cover the curriculum expectations with one resource✔ teachers who believe
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Scientific Method & Science 15 Close Reading Passages Common Core PDFs & Google
In this unit, you will find 15 original "Science Themed" passages with 5 activities per text. Text dependent questions are common core aligned. This unit is perfect to teach reading in the content area of science. Students must cite text evidence to answer each question. Passages are grouped as mini-units with borders corrugated so there isn't any mixing up of pages. At the end of the unit I have included the passages without border---- this way you can implement Close Reading strategies as
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS 2.LS4-1:2nd gr-Habitats:Diversity of Life/PRINTABLES & TPT DIGITAL
PLEASE NOTE: All of my packets are EXPANDING PACKETS which means that any purchaser will receive ALL NEW CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR FREE when the file is updated!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES EVERYTHING BELOW:This packet includes 76+ pages of the following:- 16 page presentation with step by step directions on how to Build a Paper Plate Habitat Diorama (Culminating Project) PLUS a 5 WEEK PACING CALENDAR that includes technology links, read alouds, grade level books and videos.PLUS all the activity shee
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2nd
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
All About Bears | Bear Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about BEARS is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and pieces
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
10 Animal Themed Passages for Close Reading, Text Evidence, HW GOOGLE Slides™
********Google Slides™ w/ Type-able Text Boxes and PDFs Included:You have Full Permission to Modify for your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! You can still purchase & use the PDF to use on your platform********TEN animal babies passages that can be used for 10 full weeks of homework and/or close reading. Each passage comes with FOUR activities each. A brief 3-Day Close Reading lesson structure is also included. Three versions of assignments for weekly homework are included. ***Mammal and Bi
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS.2-ESS2-2-3:2nd Gr-Land & Bodies of Water/PRINTABLE & TPT DIGITAL Activities
PLEASE NOTE: All of my packets are EXPANDING PACKETS which means that any purchaser will receive ALL NEW CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR FREE when the file is updated!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES ACCESS TO TPT DIGITAL ACTIVITIESThis packet includes 116+ pages which includes the following:- 36 page presentation with step by step directions on how to build a landscapePLUS all the activity sheets and full color pictures below: SEVEN WEEK PACING CALENDAR that includes the following activity sheets:- Mountains v
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
NGSS.2PS1-1-4:2nd Grade: Properties of Matter/PRINTABLE & TPT DIGITAL Activities
PLEASE NOTE: All of my packets are EXPANDING PACKETS which means that any purchaser will receive ALL NEW CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR FREE when the file is updated!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES ALL OF THE BELOW:This packet includes 95+ pages which includes the following:- 25 page presentation with step by step directions on how to Design a Water and Wind Proof Hat (Culminating Project)PLUS: TWELVE WEEK PACING CALENDAR that includes technology links, read alouds, grade level books and video links.PLUS al
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
All About Elephants | Elephant Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about ELEPHANTS is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and pie
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
All About Wolves | Wolf Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about WOLVES is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and pieces
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
All About Lions | Lion Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about LIONS is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and pieces
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
All About Snakes | Snake Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about SNAKES is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and pieces
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
2nd Grade Science Ecosystems and Biological Evolution
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This 2nd-grade life science unit fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 7 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - What are the Needs of All Living Things?Lesson 2 - Do Plants Need to Have Water and Sunlight to Grow?Lesson 3 - What is a Habitat?Lesson 4 - Observing Plants and Animals in Different Habitats to Compare Their DiversityLess
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Science BUNDLE - NGSS Aligned
2nd Grade Science Earth's Place in the Universe and Earth's Systems
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This 2nd-grade earth science unit fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 7 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - Natural Events that Change the Earth QuicklyLesson 2 - Natural Events that Change the Earth SlowlyLesson 3 - Review of Quick and Slow ChangesLesson 4 - What are Landforms?Lesson 5 - Where is Water on Earth?Lesson 6 - Develop a Model to Rep
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
Also included in: 2nd Grade Science BUNDLE - NGSS Aligned
Nonfiction Animal Articles | Articles for Animal Research and Reports | Animals
This bundle is packed with detailed animal articles that your students can study and use as reading material, homework, or research for writing animal reports. Each article includes information about the habitats, species, diet, physical characteristics, and adaptations of the animal. Each article also has a beautiful color photo of the animal. Some include fun clipart of the footprint or another special part or characteristic of their body. Also included is a comprehension worksheet for each an
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: BUNDLE: Nonfiction Animal Early Reader Articles
All About Pandas | Panda Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about PANDAS is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and pieces
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
Virginia SOL Science Practice Guides for 2nd Grade
Do your students need more practice with mastering the 2nd Grade Science SOLs for Virginia? Students need more opportunities to practice these rigorous concepts.This set of science practice guides provide students with additional practice in a rigorous way. They also provide a home/school connection. They are 100% aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning for Science. This resource has been updated to reflect the new 2018 science standards. ** Updated 11/2021 to Include the Practice in Spani
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2nd
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Also included in: Virginia SOL Practice Guide Bundle for 2nd Grade
All About Cheetahs | Cheetah Study Unit | Easy Prep Animal Science
This comprehensive unit about CHEETAHS is packed with real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal study unit. This package is geared towards pre-K through 4th grade and has a variety of levels of reading and writing resources so you can meet the needs of all students in your class. This unit is easy prep for teachers, too!*This unit has recently been totally reworked and improved. Tons of extra materials and higher-quality images and piec
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
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