Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 2

Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 2
Science Lessons and Investigations presents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science. Each comprehensive unit includes a hands-on engagement activity to allow students to explore and investigate science concepts.

The 14 science units build upon prior knowledge and experience and allow students to apply their understanding in a variety of ways. Each unit guides students through exploring the science concept and includes hands-on, cross-curricular activities to extend learning.

Please note: this book series is published by a secular publisher and is not faith based.
Please also note: some grades contain sections on genetics/family traits that may be challenging for children who are adopted or otherwise not a part of their biological family. This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

Teacher support pages and an answer key

Unit concept page to guide discussion

Vocabulary/Words to know

Reading selections with real-life visual examples

Comprehension and vocabulary activities

“I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts

Hands-on science investigations that include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities to enhance learning

Topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations Grade 2 include:

Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 2

Science Lessons and Investigations presents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science. 

Each comprehensive unit includes a hands-on engagement activity to allow students to explore and investigate scientific concepts.

The 14 science units build upon prior knowledge and experience and allow students to apply their understanding in various ways. 

Each unit guides students through exploring the science concept and includes hands-on, cross-curricular activities to extend learning.

Some topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations Grade 2 include:

What Do Plants Need to Grow?

How Do Animals Help Plants?

How and When Does Earth Change?

How Do Wind and Water Change the Shape of the Land?

What Is Matter?

What Happens When You Heat or Cool Something?

This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

• Teacher support pages and an answer key
• Unit concept page to guide discussion
• Vocabulary/Words to know
• Reading selections with real-life visual examples
• Comprehension and vocabulary activities
• “I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts
• Hands-on science investigations that include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities to enhance learning

Note: some grades contain sections on genetics/family traits that may be challenging for children who are adopted or otherwise not a part of their biological family.

 

Publisher’s Information
Number of Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Year of Publication: 2020
ISBN: 9781645140047
Faith-Based: No