Grade 2
Earth Science
6 lessons · Lesson plan · Printables · Interactive Activity
Earth Materials
Soil Properties: Which Material Holds Water Best?
Compare prepared sand, silt-rich soil, and clay-rich soil with equal water tests to describe how different earth materials let water pass through or remain in the sample.
45 min · ~15 min prep · 7 materials
Changing Earth
Fast & Slow Changes to Earth
Use several sources to compare Earth events that happen quickly with processes that change the surface slowly over time.
40 min · ~9 min prep · 5 materials
Weather Patterns
Weather & Seasons: Patterns We Can Observe
Read simple weather graphs and compare seasons to find patterns in temperature, clouds, rain, snow, and wind while remembering that daily weather can still vary.
40 min · ~8 min prep · 5 materials
Changing Earth
How Water and Wind Change the Land
Observe how water and wind move loose land material, then compare solution designs under matched test conditions.
40 min · ~12 min prep · 6 materials
Earth's Surface
Landforms & Bodies of Water
Use pictures, simple maps, and models to identify landforms and bodies of water, show where features are located, and distinguish liquid water from solid ice.
40 min · ~8 min prep · 5 materials
Water on Earth
Water on Earth: Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Ponds & Ice
Use pictures, labels, captions, and short text to identify water locations and states.
40 min · ~7 min prep · 2 materials