This water erosion experiment for kids is a fun science activity that is easy to do in any classroom. Ideal for teaching second grade students about slow earth changes, all of the materials you will need are from Walmart and the dollar store. The PowerPoint lessons and student … [Read more...]
10 Hands-On Activities for Teaching Earth Changes & Landforms
Two favorite second grade science topics each year are Earth Changes and Landforms. Always a highlight, students learn about erosion, weathering, deposition and many different landforms. Here are 10 hands-on landforms and earth changes activities for teaching fast and slow earth … [Read more...]
Arctic Animal Adaptations: Blubber Science Experiment for Kids
In this post, I'll show you a simple and fun blubber science experiment for kids as they learn about arctic animal adaptations. It's easy to do in the classroom and demonstrates how arctic animals adapt to their environment. Arctic Animal Adaptations When teaching second … [Read more...]
Plant STEM Activities for Kids: Making Models of Adaptations
Plants and animal that live in water have special adaptations that help them survive and grow. In this post, I'll share plant STEM activities for students to design, make, and test simple models of water plant adaptations. Read on to learn easy ways for students to make simple … [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...]
