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Grade 2

In second grade students continue to explore the physical world and begin to ask questions about the world's landscape.  Students begin to ask questions such as, how does the landscape affect the types of animals and plants that live in an area?  How does the landscape change over time?  Our second-grade lessons are designed for students to develop an understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards for second grade.  Each lesson is a video that guides students through an interactive lesson and a hands-on activity.  Download and complete the FREE worksheet for each lesson! Collect the materials on your own or simply purchase the kit from our store!

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What Next Generation Science Standards does the Grade 1 program enrich?  

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  • 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3, 2-PS1-4, 2-LS4-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-3,  2-ESS2-2

Lessons

Lessons
SE Properties
04:43

SE Properties

2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. Students develop an understanding of properties and how materials can be classified based on their observable properties by exploring with SE property kits. Materials Needed: assorted wires assorted color paper samples assorted sandpaper samples ping pong ball small piece of cloth cotton ball
SE Purposeful Properties
03:38

SE Purposeful Properties

2-PS1-2. Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose. Students conduct an investigation to determine which materials are best suited to create something that will hold as much weight as possible before sinking. Materials Needed: Metal washers or something to use as weights 1 card stock paper 1 regular paper 1 piece of tissue paper 1 coffee filter 1 plastic bag 1 sheet of tin foil *A container for water and water is not included in the kit.
SE Disassembly
03:00

SE Disassembly

2-PS1-3. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object. Students make observations to conduct an evidence-based account that objects made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object. Students cut and color a tangram puzzle and use pipe cleaners to create different designs. Materials Needed: crayons pipe cleaners beads
SE Things Change
04:07

SE Things Change

2-PS1-4. Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot. Students make observations that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot. Students observe different changes and dissolve salt into the water and ask questions about what type of change has occurred. Materials Needed: 4 oz deli container salt packet stir rod Hershey's bar (not for human consumption)
SE Habitats
07:04

SE Habitats

2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats. Students build a safari hat to participate in a virtual safari where they observe the diversity in different habitats found throughout our planet. Materials Needed: 1 paper plate 1 paper bowl 1 string a small amount of tape
SE Plant life
03:29

SE Plant life

2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow. Students conduct an investigation to determine if plants need water and sunlight to grow. Materials Needed: 3 paper cups bean seeds soil crayons
SE Pollination
04:18

SE Pollination

2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants. Students develop an understanding that animals disperse seeds and pollinate plants and create a model of bees pollinating plants. Materials Needed: 2 pipe cleaners masking tape construction paper googly eyes
SE Earth Events
04:39

SE Earth Events

2-ESS1-1. Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly. Students develop an understanding that Earth events can happen either quickly or slowly. Students are exposed to different earth events and create physical models that demonstrate how mountains are formed. Materials Needed: 3 different color towels 1 small plate 1 milky way (not for human consumption) 1 plastic knife
SE The Blue Planet
04:02

SE The Blue Planet

2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid. Students develop an understanding that water can be found on our planet in different places as either a solid or liquid and complete a coloring activity. Materials Needed: 1 Earth stress ball crayons
SE Landform Models
03:50

SE Landform Models

2-ESS2-2. Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area. Students use dough to create a 3D model of different landforms and bodies of water in an area. Materials Needed: 1 foam tray 8 small containers of dough (assorted colors) flag labels toothpicks
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