2nd grade Valentine&#x27;s Day laboratories for GATE

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Valentine's Day

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Valentines Day Science Dissolve a Conversation Heart using the Scientific Method

Created by

Scienceisfun

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: HOLIDAY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS BUNDLE: 30 Inquiry & STEM lessons for all seasons!

Valentine's Day STEM Bins® Teambuilders - Valentine's Day Party STEM Activities

Created by

Arts & Music, Engineering, Valentine's Day

★ GRAB MY NEW STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS GROWING BUNDLE!★ Valentine's STEM Bins® Teambuilders are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration and build your classroom community in February. They are also perfect for Valentine's Day party stations!The following STEM Bins® Teambuilders are designed to accompany my STEM Bins®, found at the following link:★STEM BINS6 Valentine's Day themed STEM Activities are provided for you to set up in stations or complete as a weekly c

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Also included in: STEM Bins® Teambuilders BUNDLE - End of the Year, Summer, Back to School, Fall

House of Cards STEM (Valentine's Day STEM Activity) - Card House / Card Tower

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***SAVE BIG WITH THE VALENTINE'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Valentine's Day themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! Includes the following components for HOUSE OF CARDS STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent InstructionsQR Code Rese

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Chemistry, Science, Valentine's Day

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES for ENTIRE YEAR: Spring, End of the Year, Summer STEM Activities

Valentine's Day Science Fun Valentine's Day Activities

Created by

Special Treat Friday

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

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Laboratory, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Also included in: Science Lab Bundle

Air Mail STEM Challenge (Valentine's Day STEM Activity) - Paper Airplane STEM

Created by

***SAVE BIG WITH THE VALENTINE'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Valentine's Day themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! Includes the following components for AIR MAIL / PAPER AIRPLANE STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent InstructionsQ

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Holidays/Seasonal, Science, Valentine's Day

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

...

Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES for ENTIRE YEAR: Spring, End of the Year, Summer STEM Activities

Valentine's Day Candy Science Experiment

Created by

Primary Paradise

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. Versi

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Also included in: Valentine's Day STEM & Science with Candy Hearts

2nd Grade Early Finishers February | Fast Finishers BAT Book for 2nd Graders

Created by

Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

The words every teacher dreads…"I’m done! Now what?” Are you looking for February learning tasks for your 2nd grade fast finishers?! This Language Arts and Math Early Finisher resource has 20 activities aligned to the Common Core Standards for February!This printable pack will allow your students to continue to work on important skills with monthly themes for February! Tasks that they can do independently and track their own progress! Students love the fun and engaging learning activities. Te

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Valentine's Day

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

Also included in: Fast Finisher Activities for the YEAR Early Finisher Activities for 2nd Graders

Valentine's Day STEM Activities ❤️ STEM Challenges ❤️ with Candy Hearts & more!

Created by

Meredith Anderson - Momgineer STEM Activities

Get ready for a STEM adventure with Cupid! Students will choose what activities Cupid should do to help others get along. Based on their choices, they will encounter different STEM challenges. Materials Needed: In addition to candy hearts (conversation hearts work well - check your local dollar store!), you can use the materials you have, but I recommend index cards, tape, string, and plastic bags. You won't need many materials other than the candy hearts for these activities.What You'll GetIns

Subjects:

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for the Whole Year - Upper Elementary 3-5

Valentine's Box Book Reports

Created by

One Extra Degree

Valentine's Day Boxes with an academic twist! As a third grade teacher, I try to find an academic connection for all things cutesy and fun, otherwise I really can't justify it. :) If you're looking for a way to bring an academic focus to your Valentine's Day party, this may be right up your alley! Essentially, your students will choose books to write book reports about, then they will decorate their Valentine's Day boxes to represent them and present their reports in front of the class! It

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

Early Finishers Thinking Puzzles for February

Created by

Chalk One Up for the Teacher

What do your early finishers work on? These critical thinking puzzles will keep your students engaged and allow them to work on meaningful activities. Included in this unit are math, ELA, spelling, logic puzzles, and more centered around a Valentine's Day theme. Included in this unit are: How Much Is Your Heart Worth? It Begins With... We Go Together Like... Letter Connection Code Crackers Read and Do Triple Venn Analogies What's the Problem? Sudoku Love Finish the Pictures Whose Valentine Is I

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

Also included in: Early Finishers Fast Finishers Activities No Prep Thinking Activities BUNDLE

February STEM STEAM Challenge: Valentine's Day Edition

Created by

3E Enrich-Engage-Enjoy

Looking for a way to sweeten your Valentine's Day celebration? This STEM challenge is budget friendly, engaging, low-prep, and lots of fun!Unlike the Tin Man, these Valentine's Day Robots have heart! In this "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" Challenge, your students need to make sure their hearts stay in one piece! Using the listed materials, students will create a protective design so that the lollipop hearts can be tossed high into the air and plunge back to the ground without a single crack.Inc

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

GATE

Also included in: 6 Months of STEAM: January - June Holidays & Highlights Money $aving Bundle

Spoon Bell Lab | Exploring Sound Energy Waves In Solids | Science Experiment

Created by

Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Valentine's Day

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: 30 Minute Science Lab Activities | Hands-On Experiment Bundle | Reading Passages

February Writing Journal and Task Cards

Created by

SunnyDays

This printable journal with 30 seasonal topics is a perfect addition to your writing curriculum or work on writing center. Looking at a big blank piece of paper can be really intimidating to a young writer. These pages are perfectly sized and designed to be inviting and interesting for your first, second, and third graders. Print as few or as many pages as you'd like then staple together and you're set for the month! You can also print one topic at a time instead of using as a journal. Also inc

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Centers

Valentine's Day STEM -Cupid's Bow and Arrow

Created by

Classroom Base Camp

Valentine Day STEM - Oh no! Cupid lost his bow and arrow and needs your students' help to build a new one before Valentine's Day. Students must use the available supplies and stick to a budget. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards and encourages critical thinking, budgeting, and engineering skills. Suggested Plan of Implementation: Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting supplies. Gather needed materials. Day One – Introduce and discuss the “Let’s Talk About It – Cu

Subjects:

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Centers

Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle

Heart And Exercise Activities | Grade K 1 | Valentine's Day Science And STEM

Created by

Health, Science, Valentine's Day

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

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-3

Also included in: Heart Rate And Exercise Science And STEM | Multi Grade Bundle | Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Science and STEM | Heart and Exercise Activities | Grade 2 3

Created by

Health, Science, Valentine's Day

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

Also included in: Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | 2nd and 3rd Grade Experiments

Valentine's Day Computer Lab Activities

Created by

Cajun Creations

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

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

Science Experiments, Stem Activities, February Science Experiments , Winter

Created by

Teaching Tidbits and More With Jamie

This STEM pack has everything you need to implement a fun Valentine's Day themed STEM challenge once a week in the month of February. Incorporate STEM with a twist of Valentine's Day fun all while getting your Science standards taught. STEM challenges work best with groups and encourages design and construction, while working through the engineering process. Included in the pack is all the directions, lab sheets, graphs, constraint cards, and even pictures to help you get started to include

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

GATE, Centers

Candy Box STEM Challenge (Valentine's Day STEM Activity) - Candy Container STEM

Created by

***SAVE BIG WITH THE VALENTINE'S DAY STEM BUNDLE!***This low prep, Valentine's Day themed STEM/STEAM activity is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! Includes the following components for CANDY BOX / CANDY CONTAINER STEM ACTIVITY:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklist, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Paperless Recording and Interactive DisplaysKey Visual Vocabulary ChartPhoto of Possible ProductDigital Anchor ChartStudent Instruction

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Gifted and Talented, Valentine's Day

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES for ENTIRE YEAR: Spring, End of the Year, Summer STEM Activities

Valentines Day Choice Board - Morning Work or Early Finisher Activities

Created by

Briana Beverly

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to keep students engaged?! This Valentines Day choice board can be used as February morning work, homework, fast finishers, or enrichment. They provide the perfect mix of challenges and fun!This menu can be used as a tic-tac-toe board, and is full of 9 highly engaging and cross-curricular enrichment activities. A variety of activities are included - hands-on, writing, drawing, math, reading, and so much more! To help make this a completely independen

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

Also included in: Early Finisher Activities and Choice Boards BUNDLE

STEM 12 Days of Kindness

Created by

Teach With Ashley

The ‘STEM 12 Days of’ series is a way to teach a particular character trait during each month of school, through engaging STEM challenges! Want to see how I used another 'STEM 12 Days of' product in my classroom? Check out my blog post here. This product includes: -12 STEM task cards that relate to creating something to spread kindness in the lives of others -A QR Code scan sheet to have students scan to see which task card they should complete next. (You can choose to have students complete

Subjects:

Chemistry, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Valentine's Day

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Holiday Science Lab Bundle

Created by

Special Treat Friday

An educational science lab for 4 holidays is just what you need to help your student's excitement about upcoming holidays. There is one for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. The Halloween lab can be used at any time of the year. These labs are all structured relatively the same. They use minimal supplies and include a student lab book for each one. The lab allows them to make a hypothesis, observations and it is an hands on and engaging experience. Candy Cane Science L

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Valentine Candy Heart Science And STEM | A Density And Buoyancy Lab Grade 2 3

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