At the beginning of the year in second grade science, two of the first questions we ask are, "What is a scientist?" and "What do scientists do?". These free back to school science activities will help you answer those questions and introduce your students to the scientific … [Read more...]
Hands-on Habitats Activities for Second Grade Scientists
When I first started teaching, habitats was a first grade focus. Now, as our science standards are shifting, habitats and the interdependence of ecosystems is a second grade unit and one my students enjoy. Read on for high-engagement teaching ideas and habitats activities for … [Read more...]
Properties of Matter Activities for Second Grade Scientists
Learning about the properties of matter is a highlight in second grade. In this post I've collected some of my favorite science activities that are aligned to NGSS, hands-on, and fun! Read on to find fresh teaching ideas and engaging properties of matter activities that will … [Read more...]
10 Favorite End of the Year Activities That Quickly Become Traditions!
Find 10 of my favorite end of the year activities that will quickly become classroom traditions plus lots of free resources in this post. Toward the end of the year I start thinking about fun ways to celebrate the last days of school with my students that will also keep … [Read more...]
Easy Seed Science Experiments & Parts of a Seed Activities
Germinating seeds and growing plants is a must-do activity for elementary students learning about the plant life cycle. But have you ever wondered what the inside of a seed looks like? These easy seed science experiments are a great way for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students to … [Read more...]
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