16 results
Common Core 2.MD.A.1 laboratories
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
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
...
Inch by Inch Scavenger Hunt!
Use your best measuring skills with an inch ruler to measure common classroom objects and document your data. In my blog https://teachingwithjane.com I have a set of procedures I list that help me have successful math engagement! Use inquiry skills to get creative! Find objects on your own to measure the room!
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
Engineering Design Process 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Science & STEM Unit NGSS
Introduce your students to engineering and the engineering design process in a creative and hands-on way! This second and third grade engineering design unit addresses NGSS engineering standards as well as science and engineering practices through a series of high-interest lessons and labs. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated lesson slides. CLICK HERE.This 20-day unit centers around 6 engaging lessons in a content-rich teaching Power Point. The lessons are fol
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle
Measuring Length: {Measurement Science and Math Lab Activity}
This Measuring Length Activity is a hands-on, math and science integrated LAB, which takes students through the scientific method to measure the length of two different types of gummy worms in customary and metric units to see which type of candy worm stretches the greatest amount overall! This is easy to follow, fun, and a great way to practice measurement and data standards!
Included in this Packet:
-Teacher Directions (2 pages)
-Student Lab Sheet (4 pages)
-Grading Rubric (1 page)
Measurin
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)
** For 4th-10th grade Straw Rockets activity, see our product here**Rockets are always a student favorite! This STEM challenge pack includes a paper straw rocket activity, straw rocket engineering design challenge using a Pitsco launcher, student handouts, and extension problems on variable testing and test result comparison. Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Topics covered in rocketry STEM challenge: Forces & moti
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
How Big Is It?: Measuring Large Objects with a Tape Measure
This simple chart challenges the young student to choose 5 objects in the classroom (a table, a chair, a friend, etc.) and measure the height and width of the objects. Leave the activity open ended and allow the students to choose their items to measure, or create your own list of choices. Two versions of the chart provide different levels of support for reading and using the data chart.
Just add a tape measure!
Great as a Math Center or as an introductory Science Lab.
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
STEAM Investigation - Light & Shadow Lesson Plan
Light and shadows are easy to take for granted, but when you look closely you will notice amazing qualities. Shadows change shape and grow. Lights become dimmer and brighter. They affect our mood. In this multi-day lesson plan, students will engage in a scientific investigation: exploring the qualities of light and shadow, making observations, and taking measurements. They will also examine the ways that artists use light and shadow to compose artwork and affect emotion, and they will create the
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 4-PS3-2
Me and My Shadow: Nature of Science Activity
This activity promotes scientific inquiry and encourages students to formulate and investigate questions about the world around them.
Students will use their knowledge of shadows to formulate testable questions. Students will then investigate if a shadow really does change height throughout the day and if so, when is the shadow the longest and when is it the shortest.
This activity allows utilizes measurement and bar graphing skills.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Bubbleology
This lesson is one example of how you can implement the practice of investigating science through inquiry. In this activity, students explore soap bubbles, what makes good bubble-blowers, and the properties of bubble-making substances. Students pose questions and conduct investigations to find answers.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Pot of Gold STEM Engineering Challenge
Can you create a new pot for a leprechaun that will hold the most gold? That is the challenge! This STEM activity fits perfectly with St. Patrick’s Day and incorporates collaboration, critical thinking, measurement, graphing and a simple introduction into volume.
Included are:
Teacher Directions
Challenge Poster
Teamwork Tips
Design Page
Data Collection Lab Sheets
Reflection Questions
2 Graphing Choices
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Scientific Investigation of Color and Crayons: Experimenting with Crayons
A thematic unit with a focus on color and crayons!
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Ruler Measurement
This lab will give students the opportunity to practice measuring common school items using a ruler. This can be used as a math lab.
Ruler Measurement lab by Karen Tobler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Engineering Design Process Twist to Penny Boat Experiment (Penguin Boat)
This lesson synopsis is a twist to the penny boat experiment. In this lesson, students will be able to integrate Math, Science , Reading, Writing and use discussion techniques in this fun Engineering Design Science lesson. The teacher will provide students with the opportunity to read about the impact of global warming on penguins. Students will have an opportunity to help penguins reach their food faster with a penguin boat.
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Going Bananas With Measuring
Let's go bananas with measuring length and mass using standard and non-standard units. Bananas are easy to purchase and make excellent objects to measure and compare. Reading selections provide background information about bananas. Follow up question pages are differentiated for two levels of learners. Experiments range from easy counting to using calculators to find averages and percent. Compare mass of banana with other objects on balance scales, use non-standard units to determine length
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
Measuring in centimeters Assessment for 2nd-8th grade
This product contains two activity and recording sheets to measure students' knowledge of measuring in centimeters using a ruler and calculating additional amounts needed. Also included is a rubric to score their performance and instructions This is a great tool for wrapping up a math or science unit, where you want to check their skill level in measuring.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
Rubber Band Car Experiment Instructions & Worksheet
Instructions to build a rubber band powered car using no glue and common household items.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
Showing 1-16 of 16 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands