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2nd grade physical science laboratories
Properties of Matter Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade properties of matter resource is a comprehensive, 3-week science unit that is carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state standards all in one, in-depth resource. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated audio lessons HERE. This resource aligns to 2nd grade NGSS Structure & Properties of Matter 2-PS1-4, 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons and labs on these topics
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Also included in: Properties of Matter 2nd Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE
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
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Physical Properties of Matter: Lab Activity
This activity provides an opportunity for your students to explore the physical properties of matter. Students will explore the state, hardness, flexibility, color, texture, length, and mass of 4 different objects. Two copies of the activity are included. The first copy lists 4 items to explore: marble, eraser, paper clip, crayon. The second copy is blank, allowing you to chose the objects you want to use with this engaging lab activity.
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-1
States of Matter Interactive Notebooks States of Matter Activities Flapbooks
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about matter? If so, then look no further.This 37 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Matter! In this packet you will find the following:*Pictures of the 4 different flap books included *Pictures of 4 different science experiments *Lab sheet for Density Experiment*Lab sheet for Buoyancy Experiment*Lab sheet for Volume Experiment*Lab sheet for Mass Experiment*Matter Vocabulary sheet with definitions*Matter Vocabu
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Growing Gummy Bears - Science Experiment
In this activity, students will predict and test different liquids to see which one will cause a gummy bear to grow in size in the fastest amount of time.
What you will receive in this packet:
-Prediction Sheets - one for grades K-1 and one for grades 2 and up, with room to write an explanation.
-Individual gummy bear prediction paper for class graph.
-Class Graph Sheet - one filled in and one blank if you choose to use different liquids
-Observation page
-Results page
-What I Learned Paper
-H
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Lab Report Templates - Explore the Scientific Method
Easily document experiments for your science fair or any science experiment! These lab report templates are age-appropriate. Follow the scientific method and document each step along the way. What You'll Get✅ Laboratory Report Formats - each style comes in multiple optionsWorksheet style - single page or double-sided, includes data collection page Graphic organizer style - engaging with science clip art Tri-fold interactive journal style ✅ Bonus Pages2-page lab report specifically for growing a
Grades:
1st - 4th
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NGSS:
2-LS2-1
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Simple Machines: Activities, Experiments, Assessments- Simple Machines Unit
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about SIMPLE MACHINES? If so, then look no further.
This 69 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Simple Machines!
In this packet you will find the following:
Literature Connection Pg. 3
Helpful Websites Pg. 4
My Day w/Simple Machines Pg. 5-7
Simple Machines Web Pg. 8
Simple Machines Web (Answer Key) Pg. 9
Simple Machines Experiments Sneak Peak (picture) Pg. 10
LAB: Friction Experiment Pg. 11-13
LAB: Lever Ex
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Force Experiments- 3 activites to investigate pushes, ramps & motion using cars
Force Experiments using matchbox cars:PROBLEM: How far will a matchbox car travel when pushed with different amounts of force?PROBLEM: Will the height of a ramp change how far a car travels down a track?PROBLEM: If you give different sized cars the same force, which will travel farthest?Students predict distances, then measure and record observations. Simple observations and conclusion questions on each worksheet.Enjoy!More Great Force Stuff!*Simple Machines Examples Cut and Paste*Simple Machine
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K - 3rd
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Light Energy Stations or Light Energy Experiments
Light Energy Stations or Light Energy Experiments Students will love investigating light energy with these simple stations. Each of these mini investigations will take about 4 minutes. Students will be prompted to answer a simple question and/or draw what they see.Instructions and material lists are included. This is a great companion to my Energy Vocabulary PostersI ♥ Followers! All new products are 20% off for the first 24 hours after they are posted! Be the first to learn about new produc
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2nd - 6th
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Hot Cocoa Science - Elementary December STEM - Christmas Science Activity
Engage your little scientists while exploring the effect of temperature on marshmallows and candy canes in hot cocoa. Students will practice their science and engineering practices skills by making predictions, planning investigations, making observations, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and love every minute of it! Students will also be exposed to crosscutting concepts by looking for patterns when comparing melting marshmallows (and candy canes if you like) to melting snowmen. Finally, wr
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K - 3rd
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Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 3rd grade Science Force and Motion
Building a roller coaster and a ping pong ball launcher will be used to teach students about balanced and unbalanced forces. This roller coaster lab is a great way to keep your students engaged! Students will look at patterns of motion to predict future motion. Great lessons and a one-page informational text passage on balanced and unbalanced forces are included.This resource includes:Two hands-on STEM Engineering lessonsinformational text articleresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsSlide Sho
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Thinking Thermally Glow Stick Lab: A Thermal Energy Experiment
This experiment will allow your students to see Thermal Energy in action as they observe how temperature affects glow intensity.
This resource includes a teacher's guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct the experiment. Also included is a lap report and reflection questions for your students. The lap report allows students to record the question, determine what materials are needed, form a hypothesis, record the procedure, and document the results and conclusion. The re
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2nd - 5th
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Living Things and the Environment! {A Science Unit}
This product is designed to show students how living things interact and affect their environment. There are QR codes with links to videos for students to see the living things causing changes in the environment. Then, students will draw and write about the changes they observe, and decide if it is a good change or a bad change. Students must support their thinking with reasoning. There is a page with video links in case you do not have access to a QR Reader. There is also a teacher page in
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
States Of Matter Examples Cut and Paste -4 different levels included!
States Of Matter Examples Cut and Paste:Students sort pictures of the different states of matter. Several levels of this worksheet are included:1. Students sort pictures, definitions and pictures of how atoms are packed in the states.2. Students sort picture examples on one notes page.3. Students sort just pictures.-each on a separate page (solid, liquid and gas)4. Students sort just 2 pictures from each phase onto one notes sheet Enjoy!Tips for Digital and Distance Learning: Cut and Paste sorti
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K - 5th
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States of Matter Complete - Phase Changes - Heating and Cooling
This resource is for States of Matter Second Grade. Students will love these engaging activities on states of matter. Students will learn about phase changes and how heating or cooling can cause changes in matter. Some of the changes can be reversed and some cannot.This resource includes:5 E inquiry-based labsflaps and folds for interactive notebooksa nonfiction article response pagesquizThis resource is aligned with:2-PS1-3. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an obj
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-3
STEM Challenge Recording Sheet
This is a general recording sheet that can be used with a variety or STEM challenges. It is not for any one challenge so it can be applied to pretty much any challenge you choose to do with your students. You can differentiate this product by providing your own sentence frames or choosing to fill it out as a whole class. I use this product with my first grade student's regularly at it works very well :)Science, Technology, Math, Engineering, Group Challenge, STEM
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1st - 4th
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Gummy Bear Scientific Method Inquiry Experiment -explore changes in matter
In this introductory inquiry activity, students will see that when a GUMMY BEAR is placed in water, the physical properties of the GUMMY BEAR change (physical change in matter). After leaving it overnight, students should notice that the water changed in color and smell and the gummies grew in size by one centimeter. Also many should have changed in shape, texture and color.This activity is also part of the following bundle! Check it out!States of Matter Bundle: Teach, Observe & Review- Exp
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2nd - 6th
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Candy Cane Science Experiment
Here is a simple, easy and fun way to get you through your Science Fair project this year! Teach your students all about how things dissolve in liquids. Easy prep and set up and includes all your headings and papers for your Science Fair board.
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K - 3rd
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Push And Pull Experiment | Force Motion And Gravity Science | Grade K 1
Introduce the scientific method by comparing pushes and pulls. This is an engaging experiment for a forces and interactions unit. This easy prep lab uses simple supplies. Teacher background and easy-to-follow student journal are included. A great way to discover inertia and gravity with K and 1st grade.Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does a push or a pull affect the number of pennies that will fall into a jar?Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-PS2-1
Laws of Motion 5 E Lesson Plan and Activities
Newton's Three Laws of Motion Unit. Students will learn about Newton's life and the three laws of motion that Sir Issac Newton developed. Hands-on activities and a nonfiction article about Sir Isaac Newton will teach your students about Newton’s life and the three laws of motion that he came up with. This resource includes a nonfiction article, labs, response pages, interactive notebook flaps, and answers keys. This resource addresses these topics:Newton’s Three Laws of MotionNewton’s scienti
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
2nd Grade Matter Unit {Quick Pack: Next Generation Science Standards}
This Next Generation Science Standards: Matter Unit is jam packed with hands on learning opportunities that are quick and easy to set up! This includes 12 days of detailed lesson plans including 11 hands on experiments and activities, and even a culminating activity at the end of the unit!
The following Next Generation Science Standards* will be covered in this unit:
2-PS1-1 Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties
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Grades:
2nd
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Static Electricity Balloon Experiment
Teach your students about static electricity and the steps of the scientific method with this simple balloon experiment! There's an introduction with background material, materials list, procedure, question, hypothesis, procedure, data table, and conclusion!With three different leveled sets of the background information and the lab itself, this experiment works for multiple grade levels and multiple ability levels. From fill-in-the-blank to filling out almost a complete lab report, this packet i
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2nd - 5th
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Candy Science Experiments (3) designed for K-2; Stem; Scientific Method; Inquiry
Even the younger grades CAN STEM!!! These experiments are designed to focus on observations and conclusions with simple materials. Use the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments:1st: What type of candy (Skittles, M&M's and Smarties) will dissolve fastest in water2nd- How does water temperature affect the dissolving rate of a Skittle.3rd- How does the type of liquid affect the dissolving rate of a Skittle.There are 2 different versions of each experiment so you can choose the best level f
Grades:
K - 3rd
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