2nd Grade Science Handouts (by date, oldest first)

We hope you enjoy our FREE Autumn Mindfulness Hunt. Get outside and connect with nature! Download our FREE Autumn Mindfulness Hunt now!

Ask the children to use this worksheet to to record what they SEE, HEAR, SMELL and FEEL as they walk outside on a nice Autumn day.

Recommended sequence

1. Review the 5 senses.

2. Take a moment to tune in, breathe, and just be.

3. Give instructions for how to quietly be in the outside world, using keen observation and a relaxed mind to fill in this chart.

4. Give plenty of time for students to draw or write their findings.

5. Come together as a group and find out what people observed and any impact it had on them.

Tips for your mindfulness nature walk

1. Walk at a natural, slow pace. Take your time to take in the beauty of nature around you. Look around you. Notice the trees around you. Are they starting to change colors? Are they losing their leaves?
2. Take in deep breaths through your nose. Shift your awareness to your smell. What do you smell? Does it smell earthy? Do you smell the leaves around you?
3. Listen. What do you hear? Are there animals bustling around? Do you hear the leaves crunching underneath your feet?
4. Pick up a few leaves. How do they feel? Are they starting to decompose? Are they crunchy? What color are they?
5. Shift your attention back to walking. Feel the physical sensation of walking. One foot up, one foot down. Notice your feet touching the ground. How do you feel?
6. At the end of your walk, pause and take a moment. Stand still and take in a deep breath. Take a look around and notice your feelings.

Seven worksheets that asks the following questions to determine whether something is living or non-living. There are pages with pictures already provided and pages to add your own pictures by drawing, cutting from magazines or using stickers.

What Questions are Asked?

Do I grow and change?

Do I eat food?

Do I breath?

Do I reproduce?

Am I living?

BONUS ACTIVITY - There is an added Easel activity for students to complete the first 3 worksheets in a digital format by dragging and dropping the circle to the correct answer spot.

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Science Activities and Experiments

"Design a Catapult for Cupid's Valentine's Day Delivery Challenge: The Ultimate STEM Project"

Breaking News: Cupid's bow and arrow are out of commission and he needs your help to deliver valentines to the right people on Valentine's Day.

Student Worksheet: This worksheet will spark your students imaginations, helping them create a catapult to deliver Cupid's valentines.

Extensions: Take the project to the next level by graphing the distances the catapult can reach. Plot your data and see how you can improve your design for maximum impact.

With this exciting STEM Challenge, you can bring the magic of Valentine's Day to life and help Cupid make the day extra special for everyone.

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STEAM Challenge - Design a parachute for Santa to land safely in the event of a crash landing.

Premise: the NTSB requires that Santa have specific safety gear in order to be able to fly on Christmas Eve. Students are to design a parachute that will get Santa safely and slowly to the ground.

Package includes: Introduction script (Breaking News), Materials list and student work sheet.

Extensions: graph the student times.

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• I teach STEAM for 3/4 and 7/8. This is one of their favorite STEAM units. I incorporate it with other parachute activities. (Tracy C)
• Such a great and organized resource! Students loved doing this STEM project before Winter Break! (Elsa C)

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This is a 3 day sub plan/E-Learning Days packet that includes activities for ELA, Math, and Science. Each day includes 4 ELA activities, 2 Math activities, and 1 Science activity. (21 Total Activities)

In ELA, the students will practice inflectional endings, parts of speech, Creative Writing, and Comprehension questions.

In Math, the students will practice place value, number sense, and addition/subtraction with/without regrouping.

In Science, students will practice Season and Weather, Parts of a plant, and What animals need to survive.

This product is no prep! So all you need to do is print off the packets (or assign them virtually), and for comprehension, either choose a book for the sub to read on that day, or have students read from their independent reading books.

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A crossword puzzle with 12 terms about animals that live in the ocean habitat and some of their physical traits. An answer key is included. This would be a great activity to be used as a quick assessment, work for early finishers, and also something to keep your students busy after state testing. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

A crossword puzzle with 9 terms about animals that live in the jungle habitat and the climate. An answer key is included. This would be a great activity to be used as a quick assessment, work for early finishers, and also something to keep your students busy after state testing. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

A crossword puzzle with 9 terms about animals that live in the jungle habitat and the climate. An answer key is included. This would be a great activity to be used as a quick assessment, work for early finishers, and also something to keep your students busy after state testing. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

My Frog Life Cycle Booklet Includes:

-Color and Black & White of each handout.

-A fictional frog story that incorporates the handouts that come in the booklet.

- Graphic Organizer of the Frog Cycle (Descriptive-Writing).

- Graphic Organizer of the Frog Cycle (Students will illustrate).

- Reading Comprehension Sheet with fictional story (Questions for reading strategies).

This is a wonderful booklet to combine with a Science lesson on the frog cycle. Students will enjoy writing and drawing the frog cycle. The fictional story is fun and goes well with the lesson. I also created a reading comprehension sheet that incorporates the Reading Common Core as well.

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Check out this fun and educational Fall Fun Sampler: Explore Leaves, and Autumn Activities! This free sample gives you a glimpse into the activities that will inspire young learners this season.

What's Included in the Free Sample:

• A colorful page of the Leaf Identification Guide to help kids identify fall leaves.

• A fun Fall Word Search puzzle that reinforces seasonal vocabulary like "leaves," "autumn," and "clouds."

This free sample will give you a glimpse into the exciting full product that's perfect for classroom activities or homeschooling.

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If you enjoyed the sample, you'll love the full Fall Adventure Pack: Explore Nature, Weather, and Fun Activities!

which includes:

• The complete Leaf Identification Guide

• Word Search and Crossword Puzzles

• Fall Science Lessons on Trees, Hibernation, and Weather

• The Complete 7-Day Fall Weather Journal, and more!

This engaging and educational resource is perfect for young learners (grades 1-3) to discover the magic of fall! The Fall Adventure Pack is packed with interactive activities that will captivate students as they learn about the changing seasons.

What's Inside:

• Fall Science: Fun, easy-to-understand lessons about the life cycle of trees, animal hibernation, and the water cycle.

• Identifying Leaves: A colorful visual guide to common fall leaves with fun facts and an outdoor leaf hunt challenge.

• Fall Weather: Learn about weather changes, shorter days, and cloud formations with a simple graph and weather symbols.

• Word Search & Crossword Puzzles: Fall-themed word puzzles to reinforce important vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.

• Fall Weather Journal: A daily journal for students to track the weather, helping them observe and understand the impact of fall on the environment.

This product is perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or fun seasonal activities at home. Spark curiosity and inspire learning as kids explore the wonders of fall!

Bring excitement and independent exploration into your science classroom with these 52 editable Science Enrichment Prompts! Perfect for fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and research skills, this resource allows students to dive into fascinating science topics like the Solar System, Marie Curie, Black Holes, and Paleontology. Each prompt is fully customizable, making it easy to tailor to your specific needs and grade level.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Editable & Flexible: Adjust each prompt to fit your classroom’s unique learning goals.
• Year-Long Enrichment: With 52 weeks of projects, this resource offers continuous learning opportunities.
• Easy to Implement: No prep required—just print, glue into journals, and let students explore!
• Engages Students: Prompts are designed to spark curiosity in students, encouraging independent research on diverse topics.
• Develops Key Skills: Students will build their research, writing, and critical thinking skills, making this an ideal addition to any enrichment program.

Whether you are looking to challenge advanced learners or provide extra support for students needing more engagement, these science prompts make it easy to bring differentiated instruction to your classroom.

Are you a teacher looking for a comprehensive resource to teach your students about instruction design? This digital product is specifically tailored to meet the needs of elementary classrooms.

This engaging and interactive resource contains 65 pages of valuable content, including:

• a workbook for students,
• assessment
• teacher's notes,
• cut-outs and,
• answer keys for all documents.

With this comprehensive booklet, you'll have everything you need to effectively teach the topic of instruction designing in an engaging and informative way.

The "Designing Instructions" booklet covers various topics, ensuring that your students develop a thorough understanding of the main components of instruction design.

Through carefully crafted exercises, students will explore creativity and collaboration in the context of designing instructions. They will learn about the language that must be used in instructions and how it impacts the clarity and effectiveness of communication.

One of the highlights of this resource is the scaffolded worksheets provided for a group project. These worksheets guide students through the process of designing instructions step by step, ensuring that they develop a strong foundation in this essential skill. A Google Slides template is included, allowing students to showcase their projects digitally and further enhance their learning experience.

With this product, you'll be equipping your students with valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom. They will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills while engaging in hands-on activities that foster creativity and collaboration.

This year around activity will help Spanish Language learners learn vocabulary while enhancing their math skills by collecting daily weather data. Your students will also be able to keep track of the date and understand the changes of the seasons by identifying seasonal objects and clothes. Three school subjects in ONE product!! MATH, SCIENCE, and SPANISH!

Use the interactive Google Slides Calendario to complete the activities with your students. No need to use a classroom visualizer or camera to help your students complete each one of the activities. Perfect product to be used as part of your morning routine!

This year around activity will help Spanish Language learners learn vocabulary while enhancing their math skills by collecting daily weather data. Your students will also be able to keep track of the date and understand the changes of the seasons by identifying seasonal objects and clothes. Three school subjects in ONE product!! MATH, SCIENCE, and SPANISH!

Perfect product to be used as part of your morning routine!

All these products align with Alberta's curriculum shifts of 2023.

1. Use of Materials

2. Writing Instructions

3. Sound and Light

4. Earth Systems: Earth's Relationship with the Sun, Landforms, and Bodies of Water

5. Living Systems: Life Cycles and Relationships between Plants, Animals and Land.

Do you need an engaging mindfulness activity for Pi Day? Do your students struggle to calm down? Then download this zentangle Pi Day Mindfulness Coloring Sheets Activity! These relaxing coloring pages can be used as calm down strategies or for self care. A more complicated version is included to support differentiating instruction!

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June is Dairy Month, so get students learning about cows with these fourteen activities for group or individuals that use critical thinking skills. Includes: Coloring handouts (2) KWL chart Calendar to fill in with dates & dairy items; star the items Maze Poem or Story writing Milkman United States' map activity Cow or Dairy Facts Decorate the Cow Skull List as many dairy items as possible Graph to chart Cow Confusion true or false activity Thumbprint cows (to use with inkpad) Know and label the parts of a cow For use with science or social studies units. Can be used for assessment and with differentiated classes. Meets CCSS.

Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the sun?

This Sun Fact mini-booklet will pique your student's interest. Students are naturally curious about the sun. You will receive a color and black and white version to choose from.

Students will learn about the following:

•What the sun is made of
•sun's size
•sun's temperature
•sun's gravitation
•distance from the earth
•sun's energy
•rotation of the earth around the sun

• solar energy

• Constellations Cut and Paste*Printable and/or Digital for Remote Learning

• Day and Night Time Sky

• Solar System Cut and Paste

• Solar System Flip Flap Books

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Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the moon and the moon phases?

This Moon Fact mini-booklet will pique your student's interest. Students are naturally curious about the moon. You will receive a color and black and white version to choose from.

Students will learn about the following:

•moon surface
•moon size
•moon temperature
•moon's gravitation
•distance from the earth
•phases of the moon
•first landing on the moon

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⭐ Phases of the Moon Cut and Paste, Moon Calendar, Experiment, Moon Facts Booklet
Here you will find a wide range of activities to do with your students as you learn about the moon.

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• Solar System Cut and Paste

• Solar System Flip Flap Books

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