Second Grade Science
Second grade science resources by subject:
Classroom Planning
I found some great resources where you can find free
samples for 2nd grade social studies:
· Education.com offers
a variety of worksheets and printables that cover a wide range of topics, from
geography and world cultures to government and historical figures. You can find activities like state word searches, Venn
diagrams, and worksheets on important people and events in history1.
· PBS
LearningMedia provides a collection of social studies activities, lessons,
and interactive resources. These
materials are aligned with state and national standards, making them a reliable
source for educational content2.
· Teachers
Pay Teachers has a section where you can filter for free 2nd grade social
studies resources. This marketplace for educators features a variety of
materials created by teachers for teachers3.
· For
PDF resources, Teachers Pay Teachers also offers free social studies
PDFs specifically for 2nd grade. These can be easily downloaded and printed for
classroom use4.
· Teach
Starter is another platform where you can find teaching resources for 2nd
grade social studies. They offer printable worksheets and activities that
can help students learn about history and the world around them5.
Education.com
Social Studies Tons of Worksheets
AUGUST - Good Citizen
2nd
Grade Social Studies Unit: Citizenship and Diversity in our Classroom and
Community PDF for
downloading 60 pages
Worksheets
Samples For Printing
Here are some ways to teach good citizenship to kids:
· Introduce
Good Citizenship with Videos: Videos can be a fun and engaging way to introduce
the concept of good citizenship. There
are several educational videos available that are designed for this age group1.
· Use Interactive Worksheets: Worksheets with IF/THEN
scenarios or interview prompts can help students think more deeply about what
it means to be a good citizen2.
· Read Books on Good Citizenship: Books like “Have You
Filled a Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud and “The Last Stop on Market Street”
by Matt de la Peña can be great resources to illustrate good citizenship
through stories2.
· Discuss
and Reflect: After activities, have a class discussion to allow students to
share their thoughts and understandings. This can also help you assess which students might
need more help with the topic2.
· Citizenship: Being a Good Citizen1
Objective:
Students will identify and describe the character traits of a good citizen.
Activities:
Watching a video on good citizenship, reading stories, and discussing what it
means to be a good citizen.
Materials:
Video on good citizenship, books like “How Kids Can Be Good Citizens” by Gina
M. Bennett.
Teaching Good Citizenship Lesson Plans and Materials2
Objective:
To provide structure and materials for teaching young Americans to be involved
and effective citizens.
Lessons: Includes four
lessons covering democracy basics, the importance of being involved, how to be
an effective citizen, and performing citizen actions.
Grade
02 Social Studies Unit 01 Exemplar Lesson 01: I Am a Citizen3
Activity: Creating a
“Wanted! Good Citizens” poster with examples of historic or contemporary
figures practicing good citizenship.
Simple
& Fun Ways to Teach Being A Good Citizen For Kids4
Activities:
Interactive notebook with vocabulary flipbook, picture sorts, and writing
examples of good citizenship.
Examples of Good Citizenship:
Always wearing a seatbelt, obeying traffic signs, being kind to neighbors,
picking up litter, donating to shelters, and voting in elections.
These resources can be adapted to fit your classroom
needs and help instill the values of good citizenship in your students.
What
is a Scientist
Free
2nd Grade Resources/Fun Science Practice Worksheets
has lots of activities and worsksheets
A scientist is someone who is curious about the world
and uses a special process called the inquiry process to find answers
to questions. This process involves:
· Observing things
carefully.
· Asking
questions about what they see.
· Predicting what
might happen.
· Experimenting to
test their predictions.
· Collecting
data to see what actually happens.
· Communicating their
findings to others.
For a 2nd grader, understanding what a scientist does
can be made fun and engaging through activities and lessons that introduce them
to the scientific method and the tools scientists use. Here’s a simple explanation suitable for a
2nd-grade student:
“Scientists are like detectives who try to understand
how the world works. They look at things very closely, ask lots of questions,
and do experiments to find answers. They use tools like magnifying glasses to
see tiny things and notebooks to write down what they learn. And just like
detectives, they share what they find out with others!”
· Teachers
can use various resources to help 2nd graders learn about scientists and what
they do. For example, free activities and lesson plans are
available that introduce students to the scientific process1.
· There are also complete science curriculums designed
for 2nd graders that cover topics like the properties of matter, living things,
habitats, and Earth’s systems2.
· Worksheets
and lesson sets specifically tailored to meet educational standards can also be
a great help34.
Remember, scientists are always safe, so they follow
safety rules and learn how to use their tools properly. It’s all about
exploring, learning, and having fun with science!
SEPTEMBER
Sources
(sorry, could not really find anything under just sources)
Second
Grade Social Studies Worksheets and Printables
447 of these
Not sure if you know about this one Twinkl
World Map Worksheet
Introduction
to Maps it has 5 Lesson Plans, Summative Assessment, and
Lesson Worksheets and Resources.
Investigating Matter 2.5 TEKS
Design a toy using a solid, liquid, and gas
Challenge your students to design and build a toy
using all three states of matter.
Provide these materials or anything else you can think
of for students to use.
Solids:
· cardboard,
card stock or construction paper
· yarn,
string, pipe cleaners, wiggly eyes
· foam
craft sheets, gold brad fasteners
· paper
clips
· any
other craft materials
Liquids:
· paint
· school
glue
· Mod
Podge
Gases:
· sponges
(they are filled with air)
· bubble
wrap
· balloons
Investigating matter is a fantastic topic for 2nd
graders! Here are some engaging activities that can help young students
understand the properties of matter:
· Describe
and Compare Properties: Have students observe different types of objects and
describe their size, shape, color, and texture. This
helps them understand that matter can be described by its properties1.
· Test
for Hardness: Use a paperclip to scratch the surface of various objects like an
apple, a rubber eraser, a wooden spoon, and a rock. This
experiment allows students to compare the hardness of different materials1.
· Flexibility
Experiment: Gather materials like straws, rubber bands, and pencils, and have
students test how much each item can bend. This
shows them how flexibility is a property of matter1.
· Absorbency
and Buoyancy: Test everyday objects to see if they float (buoyancy) or absorb
water (absorbency). This could include items like sponges, plastic toys,
and cotton balls1.
· Temperature
Effects: Explore how temperature affects matter by melting ice to water and
then freezing it back to ice. Discuss
how the state of matter changes but the amount of matter remains the same2.
· Non-Newtonian Fluids: Make Oobleck (a mixture of
cornstarch and water) to show how some materials can act like both a solid and
a liquid under different conditions2.
· Inspiration
from Nature: Watch a short video on how engineers use nature to inspire
inventions. Discuss how the properties of matter in nature can
solve human problems1.
These activities align with the Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS) and are designed to be hands-on and fun, making
science both exciting and educational for 2nd grade students. Remember, the key
is to encourage curiosity and allow students to explore and discover the
wonders of science through interactive learning!
Describe the properties. Eat the matter!
Scientists describe matter by its features or
properties. This simple cracker lab gives students the
opportunity to look closely at different types of crackers to describe and
compare their size, shape, color and texture.
Test the properties of everyday objects
Scientists often test objects for flexibility,
hardness, absorbency and buoyancy. They may also test if an object is magnetic.
Test objects for hardness
Have students use a paperclip to do a scratch test for
hardness. To do this gather a few items made from different materials. Some
that are hard and some that are soft. Some items to include are an apple, a
rubber eraser, a wooden spoon, and a rock. Have students use a paperclip to
scratch the surface of each object to determine its hardness compared to the
other objects. Next, have students then order the objects based on their degree
of hardness.
Test objects for flexibility
Try a simple flexibility experiment that
uses easy to find materials for students to gently bend and test for
flexibility.
Explore how engineers are inspired by
nature
Scientists and engineers often look to nature for
inspiration and ideas when trying to solve problems.
Build models to solve a problem
Show students this PBS video, How
Beavers Build Dams. Discuss the purpose of this
animal’s home to give it shelter from predators. Guide students to understand
that it also changes the flow of water. Have students describe the purpose and
properties of the materials a beaver uses. Compare the purpose of a beaver’s
dam to a man-made dam. Have students share why they think humans might want to
change the flow of water. Investigate further by having students use Legos or
other materials to build a model of a structure that can change the flow of
water. Students can then test their models in a plastic container to determine
if it works as expected.
Make student science journals
Keeping a science journal gives students a
place to respond and write about what they are learning in science. Science
journals can be used for lesson responses, quick checks for understanding,
drawing diagrams or designs, planning investigations, and as vocabulary
keepers.
Explore reversible and irreversible
changes using Play Doh
One simple way to explore changes in matter is to use
Play Doh. Give students 2 small balls in 2 different colors (Dollar Tree Play
Doh is great for this.). Ask students to explore ways they can change their
matter (Play Doh). Students can cut, roll, and shape their Play Doh then change
it back to the way it was to demonstrate a reversible change. To demonstrate an
irreversible change have students mix their 2 colors together.
Use science content to practice literacy
skills
Literacy-based science centers are
a great way to reinforce science content as students practice literacy skills.
Scientists use many of the skills and processes we teach our students as they
learn to read. Much of science content can be reinforced while practicing these
skills:
Cause & Effect: Connect
causes and effects to teaching students about matter and temperature.
Classifying: Have
students classify and sort objects by their properties, states of matter and
purpose. Groups of students can then compare how they categorized and
classified their objects.
Sequencing: Scientists
often take steps in a specific order to test objects and materials. They
conduct investigations in a sequential order. Have students sequence steps to
planning an experiment, building a model and combining matter (Think root beer
floats). Add a writing element by having students explain the steps in writing.
Compare/Contrast: Challenge
students to compare the properties and purpose of man-made objects to natural
objects.
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