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Ice Cream in a Bag: Changing Matter Experiment for Second Grade

January 14 By Linda Leave a Comment

Ice cream in a bag changing matter science experiment for 2nd grade

In second grade science, students investigate ways that matter can change and whether these changes are reversible.  In this post, I'll show you a fun changing matter experiment you can easily do at school by making ice cream in a bag! It's a delicious demonstration of how … [Read more...]

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Flexibility Science Experiment: Exploring Properties of Matter

October 21 By Linda Leave a Comment

Properties of matter flexibility science experiment for 2nd grade.

Flexibility is a key property we look at as second grade students are learning about observable properties of matter in science. This simple flexibility science experiment is really more of a test and a fun one for kids. Read on to learn how we conduct this flexibility lab and … [Read more...]

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Properties of Matter Cracker Lab: Science Kids Can Eat!

September 30 By Linda Leave a Comment

Easy cracker lab properties of matter activity for students learning to observe and describe matter. Ideal for 2nd grade science and aligned to Structure and Properties of Matter NGSS standards. #2ndgrade #scienceactivities #ngss

Most kids love science and finding engaging ways for them to learn is easy, especially when you use food! In this post I'll share a fun properties of matter cracker lab where students use their senses to observe, describe and then taste the properties of crackers. Properties … [Read more...]

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Properties of Matter Activities for Second Grade Scientists

September 12 By Linda Leave a Comment

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...]

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