2nd grade Halloween science resources for Easel Activities

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: Science Worksheets, Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Force and Motion Worksheets

Created by

Brianne Dekker

These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on forces and motion (Magic School Bus Plays Ball). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on forces, motion, and friction.Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Vocabulary match-up and Short Answer• Extension activity: Your favorite sport without frictionAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets COMP

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*

Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Thanksgiving

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

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.2.8

, W.3.10

, W.4.10

, W.5.10

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

Created by

Arts & Music, Engineering, English Language Arts

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

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Creativity Activities and Challenges MEGA Bundle Finish the Picture, STEM

Weather Worksheets and Passages - Weather and Climate Activities, Tools, Severe

Created by

Earth Sciences, Science, Spring

This weather worksheets and reading passages set is a perfect resource to use for your science lessons. It covers topics about weather, such as types of weather, climate, tools, disaster weather, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about weather, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books! Weather Topics covered include:Weather (pleasant weather vs. disaster weather)Weather Instrume

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Also included in: Science Worksheets, Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

Force and Motion Worksheets and Reading Passages - 2nd and 3rd Grade Activities

Created by

Earth Sciences, General Science, Spring

This force and motion unit comes with worksheets and reading passages to help your 2nd and 3rd grade students master the topic. They cover a variety of topics about force and motion, such as types of force, types of motions, cause and effects, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about force and motion, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Topics covered include:Force and Motio

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: Science Worksheets, Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

Ecosystems & Biomes Foldable Accordion Activity

Created by

The Owl Teacher

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

Subjects:

General Science, Science

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Projects, Activities

Also included in: Ecosystem BUNDLE

States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density

Created by

Melissa Mazur

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

Also included in: Science Bundle

Frog, Chicken, Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheet & Passages - Spring Activities

Created by

Earth Sciences, Science, Spring

Are you wanting to teach about animal life cycles this spring? This unit covers the life cycles of butterflies, frogs, and chickens. These worksheets and reading passages cover a variety of topics about life cycles. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about springtime life cycles, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Spring Life Cycle Topics covered include:Butterfly Life CyclesChicken

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Science

Also included in: Science Worksheets, Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

Water Cycle Activity Circle Book Weather Activity Worksheets

Created by

The Owl Teacher

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Also included in: Science Circle Books BUNDLE

Ocean Exploration Unit: All About Ocean Life and Animals

Created by

Curriculum Castle

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

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Digital Halloween Math Activity - CSI Math Mystery Escape Room Game Resource

Created by

Mrs J's Resource Creations

Halloween CSI Digital Math Mystery GAME. Your students can play the Case of The Halloween Heist in a digital game format. This resource is designed to be played on any device with an Internet connection (please read the technical tips section and try the free clue below to see if it works for you).Mystery meets escape room with this style of game. Your students will need to discover passwords at the end of each clue in order to access the next clue. Your Teacher copy will contain all links and p

Subjects:

Halloween, Math, Mental Math

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Biology, General Science, Science

Also included in: CSI Digital Resource Math Mysteries & Math Quests GAMES BUNDLE (Differentiated)

Parts of a Plant, Plant Life Cycle, Plant Needs, Photosynthesis Lesson Plan Unit

Created by

The Owl Teacher

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, 3-LS1-1

, 5-LS1-1

Also included in: Parts of Plants, Life Cycle of a Plant, Plant Classification and More BUNDLE

Halloween Bingo Riddles Game Speech Therapy and Halloween Party Activities

Created by

Speech Sprouts

No to low prep Halloween inferencing and vocabulary activities perfect for Halloween speech and language, ESL, and classroom parties too! This Halloween bingo game has rhyming riddles that kids love to guess as they practice inferencing, Halloween vocabulary, listening comprehension, rhyme, and critical thinking!Halloween Bingo Riddles is a kid-requested favorite because the rhyming riddles make it super engaging. You'll love it because it's quick & easy to prep. With 30 Halloween bingo c

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Speech Therapy

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.K.1

, RL.1.1

, RL.2.1

, RL.3.1

, RL.4.1

...

Also included in: 5 Holiday Bingo Riddles Vocabulary Games Speech Therapy Activities Party Bundle

Differentiated Animal Research Report Writing for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade

Created by

Teaching Without Frills

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

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.K.2

, W.K.7

, W.K.8

, W.1.2

, W.1.7

...

Also included in: Elementary Writing Workshop Resources Bundle - Teaching Without Frills

Rocks and Minerals Worksheets & Passages, Types of Rocks & Rock Cycle Worksheets

Created by

Earth Sciences, General Science, Reading

This rocks and minerals set of worksheets is a perfect supplemental resource to use for 2nd and 3rd grade. They cover types of rocks, what minerals and rocks are, properties of minerals, the rock cycle, geologists, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about rocks and minerals, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Rocks and Minerals Topics covered include:Rocks and Minerals Gene

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Also included in: Science Worksheets, Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

The Dot by Peter Reynolds Tower Builder READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity Dot Day STEM

Created by

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Engineering

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

Subjects:

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

Water Cycle Worksheets, Reading Passages, 2nd & 3rd Grade Water Cycle Activities

Created by

This water cycle unit is a perfect supplemental resource to use for primary science lessons. They cover a variety of topics about the water cycle, evaporation, condensation, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about the water cycle, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Topics covered include:WaterWater CycleSpecifics PrecipitationEvaporationCondensationYou will find these type

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Spring

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Science

Also included in: Science Worksheets, Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle

Magic School Bus: Wet All Over - Water Cycle Worksheets

Created by

Brianne Dekker

***This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets GROWING BUNDLE, currently containing more than 14 video guides and worksheets. Click here if you are interested to learn more about the growing bundle!***These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on the water cycle (Magic School Bus Wet All Over). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on the water cycle or phases of water.Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video que

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*

Hurricane STEM Challenge Weather Activity

Created by

Autumn, Engineering, Science

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

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Environment, Informational Text, Science

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

Created by

Heart 2 Heart Teaching

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.4

, RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

, 3-LS4-2

, 3-LS4-4

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Balloons Over Broadway STEM

Created by

Della Larsen's Class

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

Subjects:

Engineering, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: Stem Challenges Bundle Set 2

Matter, States of Matter Worksheets, Reading Passages - Properties of Matter

Created by

Earth Sciences, General Science, Reading

These states of matter worksheets are a great addition for your Matter Unit. They cover a variety of topics, such as states of matter (solids, liquids, gases) properties, and changing states of matter. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about matter, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Matter Topics covered include:Matter General InformationChanges in MatterStates of MatterSolidLiquid

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types: