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2nd grade science unit plans $10 and up
Life Cycle of Plants Unit, Investigations & Plant Life Cycle PowerPoint NGSS
This complete, hands-on science unit for teaching about the life cycle of plants centers around an engaging 9-lesson teaching Power Point using “real life” pictures your students will love. Ideal for first, second and third grade, students learning the stages of the life cycle, plant needs, parts of a plant and seed, germination, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, pollination, plant adaptations, and seed dispersal. Content-rich, this unit is loaded with over 20 activities and science experiments, writ
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Scientists & The Scientific Method, Scientific Processes | 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This resource is a complete science unit with engaging lessons and experiments to introduce second, third, and even fourth grade students to science, the scientific method, and other processes scientists use. Students learn the different areas of science, types of scientists and the jobs they do, science tools, science safety, and planning and conducting experiments using the scientific method. Your students will enjoy ten high engagement lessons in a detailed teaching Power Point, science journ
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Properties of Matter Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade properties of matter resource is a comprehensive, 3-week science unit that is carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state standards all in one, in-depth resource. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated audio lessons HERE. This resource aligns to 2nd grade NGSS Structure & Properties of Matter 2-PS1-4, 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons and labs on these topics
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
...
Also included in: Properties of Matter 2nd Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE
Plant and Animal Needs & Life Cycles Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade Plant & Animal Needs & Life Cycles resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. It addresses NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and these standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3. It includes 17 days of high-interest, hands-on science lessons.This unit is also available bundled with a digital companion versi
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science Unit - NGSS
This second grade habitats & ecosystems science resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This resource aligns with 2nd grade NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and 2-LS4-1, 2-LS4.D. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons on these topics: Lesson Topics:Identifying Habitats & Ecosystems Exploring Land HabitatsAdapting to Lan
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science BUNDLE NGSS
Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle
Teaching second grade science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards is quite challenging without quality resources to guide you. These in-depth units address all 2nd grade NGSS topics and enable you to plan and teach high-engagement, three-dimensional science lessons. The six units in this bundle blend three important aspects of science and engineering education: the content, the skills, and the big-picture ideas. These units incorporate phenomena, integrate Crosscutting Concepts, a
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
...
Emergency Third Grade Sub Plans Entire Year BUNDLE | 3rd Grade Substitute Plans
Third Grade Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans! This substitute bundle includes 21 DETAILED third grade sub plans. These third grade sub plans are perfect for any emergency sub day or a day packed with engaging themed activities! These plans are no prep - just print and leave for your sub! Students and substitutes will love the activities included in each sub pack! These sub plans include reading, math, writing, social studies and science activities. These plans also include an editable PowerPoin
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2nd - 4th
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Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers {UNIT 1: Matter}
Little 2nd grade Science Thinkers is a complete science curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your students. It incorporates many state and NGSS standards (NGSS standard alignment included. Click here for TEKS alignment). This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones.UNIT 1: MATTER introduces your students to science, properties of matter, and structures. It includes many engaging in
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Human Body Unit for First and Second Grade
This human body unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach young learners about the different human body systems! All you have to do is print, prep, and teach! Detailed lesson plans include literature suggestions, hands-on activities, experiments, and crafts. Literacy and math printables inspire learning across content areas. There’s even QR codes and links to YouTube videos that fit in perfectly as well. Click on the PREVIEW to see the "My Stomach and Digestive System" part of this unit. This wil
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Science Experiments for a Year - Differentiated w/ 3 levels of Recording Sheets
Science Experiments for Kids for the Year!!! Looking for some fun summer activities for summer school or to end the summer boredom!! Or just some fun hands on science enrichment activities for your science block or for Science Fridays!? Let's face it...kids LOVE science experiments!!! It opens up a whole world of wonder, imagination, critical thinking, and hands on experiences!!! It's just FUN!!! This phenomenal Science Resource includes:100 + SIMPLE ExperimentsExperiments that only require simp
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PreK - 12th
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Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Little SCIENCE Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for 2nd Grade. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your students. It is cross-referenced and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and also addresses many of the main topics found in US state Science Standards for 2nd grade. Click here for the TEKS alignment. This curriculum currently contains 4 unit plans, with 60 lessons. Most lessons take 1 class period to complete, however there
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 2-PS1-1
...
Landforms & Earth Changes 2nd Grade Science NGSS Print + Digital BUNDLE
This second grade landforms and earth changes bundle is an in-depth, 3-week science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach 2nd grade NGSS, The History of Planet Earth, and these standards: DCI ESS1.C, 2-ESS2.C, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3 2-ESS2.B, 2-ESS2-1. It includes 15 days of high-interest, hands-on science lessons.Lesson Topics:Describing Earth’s LandExploring Earth’s WaterMapping Earth’s Land & WaterFast Earth Changes Slow Earth Changes-Weathering, Erosion,
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
...
Rainforest Habitat - Science, Writing, Word Work, Math, & Art
This unit plan is designed to teach children about the rainforest habitat and the animals that live there. It includes science, writing, word work, math, and art projects. There are plans for each activity aligned with common core standards. Download the preview for a closer look at exactly what is included.Science:Fact cards about the rainforest habitat, weather, plants & foods14 Animal fact cards: monkey, orangutan, gorilla, sloth, bengal tiger, African forest elephant, toucan, parrot, red
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Animal Science SUPER BUNDLE - Animal Habitats & Animal Classification
Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers {UNIT 2: Living Things}
Little 2nd grade Science Thinkers is a complete science curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your students. It incorporates many state and NGSS standards (NGSS standard alignment included, CLICK HERE for the TEKS alignment). This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones.UNIT 2: LIVING THINGS introduces your students to how living things depend on each other for survival. It includes
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
EEW! Mealworms || a life cycle unit for budding biologists
Over 130 pages of observation and experiments with directions. Each lab includes a student recording sheet as well. Studying Mealworms may be the easiest way to observe and learn about insect life cycles. They are clean, cheap, and quick to change! This file contains all I have done with my students for the past 7 years-plus all I WISH I had time to do too!readingClose Read articles include: life cycle, parts of a mealworm, Mealworms for Dinnereach text includes two sets of text dependent and in
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Life Cycles Science and Literacy Bundle
Plant and Animal Life Cycles, Needs, Interdependence 2nd Grade Science BUNDLE
This second grade plant and animal needs, life cycles and interdependence science bundle is a 3-week science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach 2nd grade NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and these standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3. It includes 17 days of high interest, hands-on science lessons on these topics:Plant and animal interdependence Plant needs and their lifecyclesAnimal needs and their life cyclesSeed dispe
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Simple Machines Unit (Bundle)
Explore the basics of engineering and discover more about Simple Machines through hands-on activities and challenges for the inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, wedge, and wheel & axle. Designed with multiple grade levels in mind, this resource provides a variety of activities, vocabulary, and lessons to fit your class' needs.Along with the main Simple Machines unit, this bundle includes 2 mini-units: Rube Goldberg Machines as an introduction to machines and "The Elves and the Baker" a pro
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Animal Science BUNDLE - Animal Classification & Life Cycles
This unit is a bundle of two animal science units. To learn more about each one click on the links below:Animal Classification UnitLife Cycle UnitThis unit is sold as a zip file with 9 PDF files included.
Year One Science Bundle | Australian Curriculum Aligned V9 & V8 |
This science bundle includes everything that you need to teach Science for the whole year! It includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoint slides and warm-ups, and engaging low-prep resources! This resource completely aligns to the Australian Year One Curriculum and addresses the concepts of Biological, Earth and Space, and Physical Science. Chemical Science is included as a bonus free unit, as it is no longer a curriculum requirement in V9. Biological Science | Updated 2024 |Biological Science Po
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers {UNIT 3: Habitats}
Little 2nd grade Science Thinkers is a complete science curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your students. It incorporates NGSS standards (NGSS standard alignment included, click here for the TEKS alignment). This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones.UNIT 3: HABITATS introduces your students to different habitats and the diversity of plant and animal life found in them. It incl
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SCIENCE Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
All about Fish and Ocean Animals Nonfiction Unit Sea Life Research Reports
This is the perfect bundle of goodies to teacher your primary students about fish and ocean life. It is over a weeks worth of materials that is sure to engage your little learners and make them reptile experts. There are two paper mini books that are Included. One is all about fish and their characteristics and the other is about different ocean life. There are 5 research projects included for whales, octopus, jellyfish, seahorses and sharks. I use this packet to integrate reading as well as the
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Animal Group Bundle Insects Reptiles Amphibians Fish Birds and Mammals
Science of September BUNDLE
**** FIVE SENSES, FARM, APPLES, & FALL ****
Are you looking for a science resource that includes 4 weeks full of lesson plans and activities as well as cross-curricular content? Well you're in luck!! The Science of September is here to help you!!!
In this JAM-PACKED resource, you will find four weeks worth of science lesson plans including cross-curricular activities for ELA and math. The Science of SEPTEMBER covers FIVE SENSES, FARM, APPLES, & FALL and includes lesson plans, experimen
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Science of the...YEARLONG BUNDLE
Alberta Grade 4 Plant Growth and Changes Science Unit
Plant Growth and Changes Science Unit**Updated July 2022**This HUGE unit includes 12 lessons, I Can Statements and over 150 pages! **194 Pages*** Hands on Activities* Inquiry Based Unit* Fun and Engaging Activities that bring the material to life!Download the preview to see the quality and fun this packet will bring to your classroom!This Science Unit Includes:Foldables, Craftivities, Printable Notebook, Seed Dispersion read and respond printables, experiment, unit test and more!!12 Super Detail
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2nd - 4th
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Year Two Science Units | Australian Curriculum Bundle V8 & V9 |
This bundle includes everything you need to teach Year Two Science for the whole year! It includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoint slides and warm-ups, and engaging low-prep resources. It covers the Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth & Space Science and Biological Science descriptors of the V8 and V9 Australian Curriculum.|| Physical Science V9: Updated 2024||Students explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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