Physical Science Teaching Resources for 2nd Grade
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States of Matter Word Wall Vocabulary
Review vocabulary related to matter with a printable illustrated States of Matter Word Wall.
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Forms of Energy (Heat, Light and Sound) Worksheet
Identify different forms of energy with this cut and paste worksheet.
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Uses of Magnets Comprehension Worksheet
Download this magnets worksheet to teach your 2nd grade students about the uses of magnets in our everyday lives.
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Simple Machines Teaching Resource Pack
This 33 page simple machines resource pack includes educational posters, classroom decorations, word wall templates, page borders, worksheets and activities for you to mix and match with your class.
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Sorting Objects by Property Template
A template to use when sorting objects using the sense of touch and sight.
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to explore the materials objects are made of.
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What's the Matter? Worksheets - Cut and Paste
Help your students differentiate between states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) with a set of printable ‘What’s the Matter?’ Cut and Paste worksheets.
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Sound Research Science Experiment for Kids
Immerse your students in an auditory adventure, exploring sound energy with this engaging experiment.
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Force and Motion Vocabulary Posters
Display this set of 22 mini-posters in your classroom when learning about force and motion vocabulary.
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States of Matter Poster Pack
Cover the basics of the states of matter with this set of posters.
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Uses of Magnets Mini-Book
Teach about everyday uses of magnets with this printable mini-book perfect for 2nd grade science lessons.
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Sound Word Wall Vocabulary
Build academic vocabulary with a set of 28 sound vocabulary cards.
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Cinderella's Design Challenge
A STEM style challenge themed around the fairy tale Cinderella.
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Matter and Energy: Clever Changes – Word Wall
80 content-specific vocabulary cards for a word wall based on matter and energy.
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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight properties of materials vocabulary cards.
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The Energy Cycle - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the energy cycle.
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Material World Beanbag Toss Game
A fun game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Colors of the Rainbow Poster
Teach the order of colors in the rainbow with this classroom poster and worksheet.
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STEM Investigation Build A Raft
Explore floating and waterproof materials in this STEM investigation embedded in a fun fairy tale story.
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Sound Energy Project (Rubber Band Musical Instruments)
Use this sound energy experiment to help your students visualize sound using everyday items.
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Sound Energy Project (Buzzing Balloons)
Engage your class with this sound energy exploration! This simple experiment will show students how sound is produced by a source and can be sensed.
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Candy Heart Science Mini Workbook
Investigate chemical reactions with this hands-on Valentine’s Day experiment booklet.
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Force and Motion Vocabulary Puzzles
Reinforce science vocabulary with this set of 22 force and motion vocabulary puzzles.
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My Monster Reflection Template
A reflection worksheet for students to use after creating a three-dimensional monster.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment that explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Acrostic Poem Template - ENERGY
An acrostic poem template for the word ‘energy'.
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Shadow Types Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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Simple Machines Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they work.
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Simple Machines Display Posters
5 illustrated posters to display in the classroom when learning about simple machines.
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Balloon Rocket - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16-slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.