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2nd GRADE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS

 

PS1:  Matter and Its Interactions

2-PS1-1 Matter and Its interactions:  Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

 

2-PS1-2 Matter and Its Interactions:  Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

 

2-PS1-3 Matter and Its Interactions:  Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.

 

2-PS1-4 Matter and Its Interactions:  Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

 

VIDEOS

3 States of Matter by Makemegenius

Animated lesson on solids, liquids, and gases.

 

GRAPHICS/POWERPOINTS

 

 

 

CLASSROOM RESOURCES/TOOLS

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-LER2450-Safety-Goggles/dp/B000F8R5GO/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+colored+safety+goggles&qid=1588190638&sr=8-3

Learning Resources Safety Googles.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Classroom-Liquid-Measuring/dp/B0006PKZ4A/ref=sr_1_5?crid=S2V1C5H1X5CJ&dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+classroom+liquid+measuring+set&qid=1588191048&sprefix=learning+resources+classroom+li%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-5

Learning Resources Classroom Liquid Measuring Set.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-LER2779-Jumbo-Eyedroppers/dp/B00AQUREB2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+jumbo+eye+droppers&qid=1588191497&sr=8-3

Learning Resources Jumbo Eye Droppers, Set of 6 with Stand.

 

PICTURE BOOKS

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Forces Physical Science for Kids by Andi Diehn

In Forces: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 are encouraged to observe and consider the different forces they encounter on a daily basis. By recognizing this basic physics concept and identifying the different ways it is demonstrated in real life, kids develop a fundamental understanding of physical science and are impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and laboratories. Simple vocabulary, detailed illustrations, easy science experiments, and a glossary all support exciting learning for kids.

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LS2:  Ecosystmes:  Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

2-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics:  Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

 

2-LS2-2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics:  Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

 

VIDEOS

How Do Seeds Travel? by asaucebu

Animated video lesson on seed dispersal

 

ACTIVITIES

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Growing-Food-From-Scraps-in-Primary-School-5271900

Growing Food from Scraps.  students will learn how to regrow a vegetable from a scrap, monitor its vertical growth and discuss the ecological importance of reducing food waste.

 

https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-kids-exploring-leaves/

Activity to explore how water travels through leaves.

 

GRAPHICS/POWERPOINTS

 

 

CLASSROOM RESOURCES/TOOLS

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Cross-Section-Flower-Model/dp/B000NZRLWC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=flower+model+foam&qid=1588189191&sr=8-2

Learning Resources Cross-Section Flower Model, Classroom Foam Demonstration Model, Teaching Aids, 2 Piece Model, Grade 2+, Ages 7+.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Sprout-Grow-Window/dp/B00HVMWUHQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+sprout+and+grow&qid=1588189491&sr=8-1

Learning Resoures Sprout & Grow Window Gr K & Up.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Jumbo-Tweezers-Set/dp/B00361NV88/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+jumbo+tweezers&qid=1588190292&sr=8-2

Learning Resources Jumbo Tweezers.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Primary-Science-Magnifiers/dp/B00AQUREFI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=19C3HLOL7YHA7&dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+magnifying+glasses&qid=1588190441&sprefix=learning+resources+magni%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2

Learning Resources Magnifying Glasses.

 

PICTURE BOOKS

 

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The Tree Lady by H. Joseph Hopkins

Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens.

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ESS1:  Earth's Place in the Universe

2-ESS1-1 Earth’s Place in the Universe:  Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events

can occur quickly or slowly.

ESS2:  Earth's Systems

2-ESS2-1 Earth’s Systems:  Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.

 

2-ESS2-2 Earth’s Systems:  Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.

 

2-ESS2-3 Earth’s Systems:  Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

 

GRAPHICS/POWERPOINTS

 

 

 

CLASSROOM RESOURCES/TOOLS

https://www.amazon.com/Geosciences-Industries-13357-Introductory-Collection/dp/B008AK79LA/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=geoscience+industries+13357&qid=1588188918&sr=8-2

Geosciences Industries 13357 Introductory Earth Science Classroom Rocks and Minerals Collection.

 

PICTURE BOOKS

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Mousetronaut Goes to Mars by Mark Kelly

A heartwarming picture book tale of the power of the small, from bestselling author and retired NASA astronaut Commander Mark Kelly. Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with "mice-tronauts" on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the bigger mice to show readiness for the mission. . . and is chosen for the flight. While in space, the astronauts are busy with their mission when disaster strikes--and only the smallest member of the crew can save the day.

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ETS1:  Engineering Design

K-2-ETS1-1 Engineering Design:  Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

 

K-2-ETS1-2 Engineering Design:  Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

 

K-2-ETS1-3 Engineering Design:  Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

 

VIDEOS

 Bill Nye the Science Guy Simple Machines

 

ACTIVITIES

 

CLASSROOM RESOURCES/TOOLS

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Primary-Bucket-Balance/dp/B000296LRK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=learning+resources+primary+bucket+balance&qid=1588190043&sr=8-2

Learning Resources Primary Bucket Balance Teaching Scale.

 

https://www.amazon.com/aprendizaje-construcci%C3%B3n-cumplea%C3%B1os-actividades-ingenier%C3%ADa/dp/B07D2JHRZW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=crafty+connects+stem+building&qid=1588192021&sr=8-2

Crafty Connects STEM Building Toys Set.

 

PICTURE BOOKS

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The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

A charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. "She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. Easy-peasy " But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right. The girl doesn't just "make" her magnificent thing -- she "tinkers and hammers and measures," she "smoothes and wrenches and fiddles," she "twists and tweaks and fastens." These precise action words are likely to fire up the imaginations of youngsters eager to create their own inventions and is a great tie-in to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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LS4:  Biologial Evolution:  Unity and Diversity

2-LS4-1 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity:  Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

 

ACTIVITIES

 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bats-Informational-Text-Mini-book-2092614

Students create a bats facts mini-book.

 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Food-Chain-Cards-Lesson-Plan-1355484

Food Chains Cards and Lesson Plan.  A hands-on activity to help students find connections in the food chain.

 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fun-Fall-Activity-Leaf-Rubbings-and-CompareContrast-4935121

Leaf Rubbings.  Students go outside and select two leaves to make rubbings. Then, they compare and contrast their two leaves. Next, they compare the leaves to a model of the human circulatory system and answer some higher order thinking questions about how our bodies and leaves might be similar.

 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virtual-Field-Trip-San-Diego-Zoo-5450739

Virtal Field-Trip to the San Diego Zoo.  Each of the live cameras at the San Diego Zoo are hyperlinked on the worksheet. Students can just click on each camera to view the animals and their habitat.

Here are the links to each animal camera:

Baboon Cam - https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/baboon-cam

Penguin Cam - https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/penguin-cam

Koala Cam - https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/koala-cam

Panda Cam - https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/panda-cam

Giraffe Cam - https://www.sdzsafaripark.org/giraffe-cam

Elephant Cam - https://www.sdzsafaripark.org/elephant-cam

Tiger Cam - https://www.sdzsafaripark.org/tiger-cam

 

GRAPHICS

PICTURE BOOKS

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Guess What is Growing Inside This Egg by Mia Posada

Crack, crack...animal babies are hatched all over the place. Can you figure out who's who? Watercolor and collage illustrations depict close-up scenes of an egg or eggs about to hatch. The text hints at what the eggs contain: "Hidden in a rock cave/ Deep beneath the ocean waves/ Their mother wraps her long arms around/ To keep these eggs safe and sound." The observant young nature lover will find a visual clue of what animal the mother might be. The next spread provides the answer-in this case, it's an octopus. The second spread also provides fascinating facts about the species. The book features a number of species ranging from spiders to penguins to octopuses, and the back matter provides more information about the actual size of various eggs and how they develop.

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2nd GRADE SCIENCE WEBSITES

 

CA Science Center Stuck at Home Science

Video demonstrations and at home activity guides, materials and steps, discussion questions, and scientific examples.

 

Science Buddies

Science fair project ideas

 

Science Bob

Step-by-step instructions, scientific expalnations, and images and videos for guidance.

 

Generation Genius

I found Generation Genius to be a great resource.  I really liked that the website allows the user to find lessons based on the standards for the different grade levels.  These different lessons provide learning videos, discussion questions, vocabulary, reading materials, DIY activity guides, lesson plans, teacher guide, and assessments such as online quiz games, paper quizzes, and exit tickets.  The site is very user friendly and offers a wealth of information on the different Science topics.  The videos are really fun and would be good to use at the engage section of a lesson.  The discussion questions the website provides also serves as a way to engage students, to tap into background knowledge, and prepare them for the lesson.  The reading material was also great to use to teach new information to students.  The reading material on the website also included lots of photos and had a read out loud feature perfect to meet the needs of all students.  The DIY activities are also very easy to follow and provide a video to explain the activity that the teacher and students can watch.  The different activities I looked through were all very hands-on and engaging.  The lesson plans also explain how they correlate with the different Next Generation Science Standards and break them down into the 5 E’s of engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate.  The Teacher Guide section is also really helpful because it addresses common misconceptions and tips for teachers.  I also really like the variety of assessments the different lessons have.  The online quiz games are a fun way to assess students utilizing technology.  For the online quiz games, they can be played as a group or individually.  There were also online flashcards with photos that can be used to help students learn concepts and build scientific vocabulary.  The paper quizzes could also be used as review or homework for students.  The Exit tickets are also a great tool, that allow students to reflect on what they have learned.  This website is a great resource that would help teachers and greatly benefit students.

 

PBS Learning Media

A great online resource that allows students and teachers to explore natural phenomena and scientific practices with videos, lesson plans, and interactive tools.

 

Bill Nye

Website has episodes of Bill Nye and demos for different types of science categories.

 

Mystery Science

Aligns with NGSS and it meets the 5E expectations.  This resource incorporates classroom experiments along with guided video explanations.

 

HowToSmile

A database that uses external links from science museums, public television, universities, and other educational organizations.

 

Science Kids

Offers experiments, games, facts, quizzes, projects, lessons, images, videos, and different topics about science, math, and english. It offers lessons for earth, animals, technology, water, biology, chemistry, and space.

 

Wonderville

Offers various resources and games.

 

Hidden VillaOnline learning video resources.

 

National Geographic Kids

Experiments, quizzes, games, and kid friendly facts that cover the information described in the NGSS.

 

ACS Chemistry for Life

Projects, videos, and more.  Activities fit with NGSS and 5E expectations.

 

Community Resources for Science

Lesson planning tools and resources that fit with the NGSS. You can search tools and resources by NGSS and common core standards.

 

Educational Science Games

Online interactive Science games for students.

 

 

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YouTube CHANNELS FOR 2nd GRADE SCIENCE

 

Can use videos in the engage portion of lessons.  Pause video before the explanation part of the video.

 

SmarterEveryDay

 

It's AumSum Time

 

SciShow Kids

 

Science Max

 

TheSpanglerEffect

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