2nd Grade Lesson Resources
Inquiry:
Second grade students are introduced to a demonstration using dry ice. They are able see bubbles created with dry ice and hold them, observing properties of both. They are then introduced to the scientific process and the importance of property words by completing two investigations focused on bubble gum and foil boats in a sink/float investigation.
Life Science
Students learn about what plants and animals need to survive. They experiment with radish seeds and learn about seed dispersal. They also learn about animal habitats, survival adaptations in the habitats, and food chains.
iPad App:
Drawing Box - Student draw different habitats showing what is included to meet animal needs.
Lego Movie Maker - Students use to show seed growth and dispersal.
Physical Science
Students participate in experiments centered around forms of matter. They describe solids and liquids using property words and explore the processes that change the forms of matter, including freezing and melting. They experiment with absorbency materials preparing for the energy unit and also reengineer common items such as pens.
iPad Apps:
Amazing Alex
Bridge Constructor
Simple Physics
Earth and Space Science
Second graders learn about landforms and what causes them to change both quickly and slowly. They participate in an intense study of erosion and engineer a solution to an erosion issue.
iPad Apps:
Popplet - Students create a popplet comparing fast and slow changes on Earth
Where’s My Water?
Engineering
- Loop Airplanes
- Reengineer a pen
- Erosion solution
- Foil Boats
- Repurpose an object
- Oil Spill tool
- Engineer a working crane
- Build a wind-powered care
Energy Unit
Students in second grade focus on water conservation. They participate in experiments collecting wasted water in a drippy water faucet, water fountain, and when washing hands. Using the data, they compare and discover ways to save water and create a plan to share their knowledge. In addition, they learn about water pollution and the effects of water pollution, especially an oil spill. They engineer a method to clean up an oil spill using the knowledge learned from the absorbency lessons earlier in the year.