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Free 2nd grade basic principles lessons
What Causes Day and Night? Earth's Rotation
Designed for students in Kindergarten or First Grade. Teach them that the Earth's rotation around the Sun causes us to experience day and night.
There are four sheets in this download. Three of them are basically the same thing--I created multiple versions for differentiation purposes (i.e. color blindness)
Visual: Use lamp and globe to demonstrate this for visual learners.
Audio: Use a YouTube video explaining Earth's rotation, or what causes day and night, etc.
Kinesthetic: Have students
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K - 2nd
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Elephant Toothpaste Science Experiment K-5
K-5 Students create a chemical reaction in small groups or individually. Great experiment for teacher demonstration.
A precise mixture of Hydrogen Peroxide, dish soap, yeast, and food coloring creates a fountain of thick foam that pours our of a bottle or tube.
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PreK - 6th
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States of Matter Foldable/Cut & Paste Activity
This is a foldable/cut & paste activity that can be used as an introduction to learning about states of matter or as a study tool for your students.
Warm Up: BrainPop, Jr. - States of Matter or Changing States of Matter
Materials:
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil/Marker
Instructions: (as teacher models)
1) Fold your construction paper hot dog style (long ways).
2) Make two evenly spaced cuts towards the crease along ONE side of your paper. You should now have three flaps;
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1st - 4th
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Matter Matters - SOLIDS - Science // Reading // Writing // States of Matter
Matter Matters - SOLIDS - Science // Reading // Writing // States of Matter
This worksheet on matter will help your students understand more about SOLIDS. Students will read about solid matter and then work on two tasks related to the reading. Both tasks are open-ended and will encourage your class to be creative.
This exercise would work well as a minds on, lesson activity, reading comprehension piece, science center station, etc.
Be sure to check out all the other entries into this s
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1st - 4th
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Interactive Science Journal {K-2 Freebie}
This freebie sample gives you a glimpse at the full unit. Here's a little background...
Interactive notebooks are widely used in classroom. If you were to walk in mine today, you would see interactive notebooks for reading, math, and science. The purpose behind these notebooks is to keep students organized and assist in synthesizing lessons taught. It’s common to see vocabulary, notes, graphic organizers, and reflections. Overall, interactive notebooks is one of many important components to pr
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K - 2nd
Lady Bug Life Cycle FREEBIE: This is part of Life Cycle MEGA BUNDLE
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This is a only a small sampling of my Life Cycle PBL Mega Bundle. My Mega Bundle covers the following: ladybug life cycle, frog life cycle, honeybee life cycle, pumpkin life cycle, plant life cycle, and MUCH MORE. Mega Bundle will be available for purchase in a few days. STAY TUNED!!!
Specifics to this PRODUCT:
• Ladybug Vocabulary
• Ladybug Informational Passage
• Cut and Paste Life Cycle Activity
• Ladybug Features
• “All About Lady Bugs” Informational Article
• “All
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K - 2nd
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2nd Grade Physical Science Lesson Plan- States of Matter
This lesson plan is written using 2nd grade Georgia Preformance Standards. This lesson plan contains detailed descriptions of how to introduce the topic, (with connections to the real world and other subject areas) provide instruction, review, guided practice, independent practice, reteaching, accommodations, pre/post assessment, and closure. This lesson can be taught in one 90 minute block, or over the span of two days. This lesson plan is so descriptive, that it will be very easy on the teache
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2nd - 5th
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What is a scientist? Self-Guided Digital Lesson | Distance Learning
About this ProductThis is a FREE self-guided digital science lesson designed to give students a "First Look" at scientific inquiry and engineering design. It is part of the First Look with Junior Scientist Jack Elkowitz Series. Lessons are made specifically for primary grade students. This lesson includes:• One reading passage with text-dependent comprehension questions• Embedded video with a graphic organizer activity (also hosted on SafeShare.TV) • Supplemental videos for enrichment (hosted o
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Lesson Bundle | Independent Learning
What is Science? FREE - Full lesson, handout, and presentation!
What is science? What does a scientist look like?
In this free bundle, you will receive a handout, Prezi presentation (linked), and lesson plan for the "What is Science" activity. Many teachers, including me, have used this activity to kick the year off and facilitate an ongoing discussion that defines science while establishing a classroom atmosphere centered around inquiry and the idea that we all need to challenge misconceptions. I have students revisit their definition at the middle and end
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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What do Plants Need to Grow Worksheet
This is a worksheet for an introductory plant lesson for second graders. It is intended to be a "Introductory" type tool. Also, in my store is a Lesson Plan that corresponds this lesson as well as a Presentation.
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2nd
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12 Months of Science Experiments – Themed Boards and Displays Included
Are you ready to rock and roll your way through science next year? This science kit, which includes over 60 different science experiments, hand-outs and themed do-it-yourself poster board kits allows your students to have a fun and interactive time learning science. The poster boards kits are easily utilized as a display board within the classroom.
Each topic is aligned to state standards and is designed for use within a K-8 classroom setting. These experiments can be utilized as a backbon
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K - 8th
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Living and NonLiving Things
This power point stresses the characteristics of being living and nonliving.It is a humorous and interactive power point to assist the students understanding between living and nonlving things.
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K - 3rd
Force and Motion
This lesson plan focuses on Newton's laws of gravity. In it are fun, hands on activities that demonstrate and reinforce Newton's laws. Procedures are placed in a detailed, bulleted format, for easy application. This lesson can be modified to fit grades both above and below. There are also suggested accommodations for all learner styles.
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2nd - 4th
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What is Science? with Experiment
This mini-unit is to introduce Science, the different types of Science and to familiarize students with the scientific method by performing a mini-experiment.
This is a Power Point Presentation converted into a PDF. It includes a description of the basic areas of science instruction, The Scientific Method and a mini-exeriment using H2O pellets with record sheets that can be printed out.
The PDF can be used like a Power Point on an interactive whiteboard with each stage of the build preserved.
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PreK - 4th
Light Bulbs: The Light Bulb That Ate New York – NO Prep – Science Subs Plan
Light Bulbs: The Light Bulb That Ate New York – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plan Story Time • Rhyme TimeTrue/False Factoids • Difficult Words ExplainedColoring In Activity Step right up, Science Ninjas, and gather 'round for a tale of teaching triumph! Behold, the wondrous Teachers Pay Teachers, where knowledge and inspiration flow like rivers of wisdom. But let us focus our tale on a most enlightening subject: Light Bulbs: The Light Bulb That Ate New York, crafted by none other than the ingeni
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Summer Freebie 2nd Grade Science Activity Physical and Chemical Changes Review
Add this digital resource activity to your 2nd grade science lessons!Engage your 2nd grade students in science learning with this interactive resource on physical and chemical changes. Designed with Google Slides, students will dive into the concepts of physical and chemical changes. The engaging and colorful format of this resource will keep students focused while reviewing and deepening their understanding of these fundamental scientific concepts.This resource is perfect for teachers looking f
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1st - 3rd
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The Science Party: Detective Science- Solve a Crime!
The Science Party is a resource for teachers, parents, camps, and home-schoolers for great curriculum and instructional materials for ages 5-11 or so! These classes can be used for preschool, school enrichment, after school classes, daycares, camps, or as a homeschool lesson. Check out all of our classes available in TpT!
In this item, the purchaser will have access to a Science Party class that can be run during a 90 minute block, or sectioned into blocks, depending on the time for the class.
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PreK - 5th
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Physical Science: How the Sun Warms the Earth - BONUS WORKSHEETS
This FREE worksheet includes 1 page from our Hands-On STEAM - Physical Science Gr. 1-5 resource.This worksheet allows students to conduct an experiment to see how the Sun warms the Earth. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.About the full resource, Hands-On STEAM - Physical Science Gr. 1-5:Get your students excited about energy and all things that move with our Hands-On Physical Science resource for grades 1-5. Combining
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1st - 5th
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Spiders: Lethal Legends of Silk and Venom – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plan
Spiders: Lethal Legends of Silk and Venom – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plan Story Time • Rhyme TimeTrue/False Factoids • Difficult Words ExplainedColoring In Activity Once upon a time, in the mystical realm of Science Ninjas, a group of brave educators embarked on a quest to unlock the hidden secrets of spiders: those eight-legged friends that had woven their way into the hearts and minds of students. Led by their fearless captain, Ms. Educator Extraordinaire, they set forth on an adventure to
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Science Fair Project Design
How to design a great science fair project. 10 pages including a scripted lesson plan on how to turn an idea into a winning project.Welcome to the world of MatterMania! I hope you enjoy my lesson plans for fun, interactive, and stimulating science classes. My lessons encourage the STEM fundamentals: becoming critical thinkers and effective problem solvers through real world examples and project based learning.The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce students to the idea of a science
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1st - 6th
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Erosion Design Brief addressing NGSS for Second Grade
This design brief has a complete lesson plan included. It can be used as a preview lesson for an erosion unit or as a post to complete a unit on erosion. Students will use the scientific method to determine the problem, predict a solution, test and evaluate. Suggested materials are listed for the design, but others may be added as available. My students were excited and engaged in this unit and were challenged to look for methods of controlling erosion in their own environment after the comple
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2nd - 4th
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What's the Matter: Teaching Science to First Graders
This lesson is the first science lesson about matter. Vocabulary include: matter, classification, properties, and the five senses. There is a solo activity and group activity. After the activity is complete, students write in their journals.
It is intended to be used with first graders, but could probably be used with kindergarten to second grade, also.
This lesson is part of a 10 Unit Progressive Bundle that is being created. You can find the document here:
Common Core 1st Grade Science 10 U
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K - 2nd
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SIMPLIFIED Backwards Design Lesson Plan Template
This is a free backwards design lesson plan template. This has helped me quickly design lesson plans for my daily lessons. It’s short, to the point, and easy to use. I have seen too many lesson plan templates that are 3-4 pages long. This is realistic and a great, quick, resource/tool to have in your educator toolbox. *Please leave a positive review for this free resource! It’d really help! Thanks, James Given
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Paper Circuits for Beginners! (with template)
Paper circuits are a fun and endlessly creative way to teach the basics of electricity and how circuits function. This beginners guide includes a materials list, step-by-step instructions, and trouble-shooting tips for making a simple paper circuit.
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K - 8th
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