Science Lessons & Investigations-Grade 2

This book 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. 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 research-and-write writing prompts, plus hands-on science investigation that includes experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other cross-curricular projects to enhance learning. Topics covered include: Life Science (What Do Plants Need to Grow? How Do Animals Help Plants? How Do Animals Pollinate Plants? How Many Things Live in One Place?), Earth Science (How and When Does Earth Change? How Do Wind and Water Change the Shape of the Land? How Do Maps Show Land and Bodies of Water? Where Is Water on Earth?), Physical Science (What Is Matter? What’s the Best Material to Use? What Can These Pieces Make? What Happens When You Heat or Cool Something?), and Science (How Does Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Help Earth? What Do Scientists Study?). 224 pages