Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 11 (Grade 2 Science): Plant Structures & Growth Second graders observe roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, explaining how plant structures help plants grow and survive using sunlight and water.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 10 (Grade 2 Science): What Plants Need Students plan and conduct investigations to show plants need sunlight and water, using observations and evidence to explain healthy plant growth.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 9 (Grade 2 Science): Matter — Quarter Synthesis Students synthesize learning about material properties, uses, and changes, using data, evidence, and engineering design to solve a simple matter problem.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 8 (Grade 2 Science): Engineering with Materials Students use material properties to design, test, compare, and improve simple tools, applying data and engineering thinking to solve real classroom problems.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 7 (Grade 2 Science): Making New Objects Students disassemble and reassemble objects made of small pieces, using observations to explain how the same parts can create many different designs.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 6 (Grade 2 Science): Reversible vs. Irreversible Changes Students investigate melting, freezing, dissolving, cooking, and burning, using evidence to decide which material changes are reversible and which are irreversible.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 5 (Grade 2 Science): Changing Matter with Temperature Students observe heating and cooling changes, classify reversible and nonreversible examples, and use evidence to argue which material changes can go back.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 4 (Grade 2 Science): Solids, Liquids & Shape Students investigate solids and liquids, observing how shape changes in containers and exploring water on Earth as both solid ice and liquid water.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 3 (Grade 2 Science): Testing Material Properties Students test and compare materials, analyze data, and decide which properties make materials best suited for specific purposes like strength or water resistance.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Science Units Unit Plan 2 (Grade 2 Science): Properties of Materials Students classify materials by texture, hardness, flexibility, and color as they plan investigations, test properties, record data, and explain grouping rules.