States of Matter & Properties of Matter – 2nd Grade Science Unit Lessons – Next Gen Aligned

Description

Learning about the states of matter in 2nd grade science and the properties of matter is a big part of the 2nd grade Next Gen Science Standards. This 3-week states of matter unit gives students hands-on activities, STEM challenges, matter experiments, and literacy connections, to help them understand the big idea, “Matter can change.”

NEXT GEN STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN THIS States of Matter UNIT

Matter: 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3, 2-PS1-4

INCLUDED IN THIS States of Matter UNIT

• • • unit outline with the big idea and essential question for each week
    • weekly detailed lesson plans
    • 10 objective cards plus a blank objective card
    • 5 writing prompt pages
    • matter vocab word find
    • matter vocab crossword puzzle
    • 16 vocabulary cards and definitions to use for matching word and definitions or find your partner games
    • 10 Anchor Chart Templates in full color and BW: states of matter, atoms, properties describe matter (plus color, taste, density, size, odor, shape), adjectives describe…, hardness, elasticity, texture, shininess, invent me, matter changes
    • answer keys when needed
    • STEM Challenge direction slides (problem, plan, build, share, publish), planning pages, and publishing pages: rain hat
    • 5 Science of Matter Experiment Labs: properties of matter, root beer floats, oobleck, sink or float, rock candy
    • 2 Sorting Activities: states of matter (digital and blackline), sorting matter by properties
    • atoms matter cheerios activity
    • 4 properties of matter group research project reading passages
    • building blocks math connection activity
    • 5 rearrange it slides (show how little pieces make up larger objects)
    • reversible and irreversible changes slideshow and discussion activity

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  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Last year was our Science Curriculum review so we needed to find more activities to meet NGSS standards. These lessons and activities are perfect. Teacher directions are clear and easy to use. There are a variety of worksheets, posters, and hands-on activities for students to explore. No more hunting down activities to fill in for missing standards!” ~Rebecca

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was a lifesaver when teaching science! Thank you so much for the well organized and well thought out lessons and activities!” ~Andrea

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We needed so much help with addressing NGSS on our grade level. The incredible mount of resources included in this really helped us with planning and teaching the science concepts. The students enjoyed the lessons and fun activities included!” ~Cherie

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These are complete units that teaches all of the 2nd grade physical science standards with engaging and fun hands on activities.” ~Jesse

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