Science Teaching Resources for Year 2
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Phases of the Moon – Journal Project
Observe, describe and record patterns of the lunar cycle with this moon-tracking project.
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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your elementary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.
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Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment
Use this science experiment when learning about the different types and features of clouds and how they contribute to the water cycle.
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Weather Word Wall Vocabulary
Use this teacher-created weather resource to teach weather vocabulary. Build a weather word wall with your students during your weather lessons.
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To Your Tap - Water Poster
Display the process that water goes through to get to your tap with a printable poster.
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Solar and Lunar Eclipse Posters
Display these solar and lunar eclipse diagrams in your classroom when learning about the alignment of the Sun, Earth and moon.
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Inner vs. Outer Planets – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Sort inner and outer solar system planets with this cut-and-paste science worksheet.
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Movable Halloween Skeleton Template - Printable
Craft a bit of creepy classroom decor for Halloween with a Build Your Own Halloween Skeleton template.
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Predict and Prove – Template
A template to help introduce making a hypothesis before starting an investigation.
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Rubbish Bin Sorting Activity
Learn about recycling, composting, and sustainable practices for waste management with a fun sorting activity.
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Months of the Year Poster - Southern Hemipshere - No Christmas
A poster displaying the months of the year.
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Science Experiment - Will It Change?
A science investigation in which the students observe changes that occur to various objects over time.
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Cup and String Phone - Science Sound Investigation
Build and test a cup and string phone to investigate the transmission of sound waves through different media.
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Printable Windsock Craft Template - Stars
Make a fun Windsock Craft to observe wind movement inside and outside the classroom.
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Comparing and Observing Properties of Rocks Game
Practise comparing the physical properties of rocks with an interactive Comparing Rocks Game for early years students.
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Experimental Design Worksheet - Scientific Method Cut and Paste
Sequence the steps in the scientific method with a pair of differentiated Experimental Design Worksheets.
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The Scientific Method PowerPoint - Early Years
Complete your scientific method lesson plan sequence with a ready-made Scientific Method PowerPoint for Year 1 through Year 3 Students!
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STEM Learning Journal - Experiment Notebook
Use this STEM Learning journal to organize data and learning with your students when completing STEM and STEAM activities.
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Properties of Matter Graphic Organiser Pack
Use printable graphic organizers to help your students record what they have learned about the different properties of matter.
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Describing Matter - Scavenger Hunt Activities
Host an engaging science scavenger hunt to introduce your early years students to the observable properties of matter.
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Observing Properties of Matter Quiz
Assess students’ knowledge of basic observable properties of matter with a printable Properties of Matter quiz.
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The Scientific Method Poster - Lower Years
Teach the five steps of the scientific method to younger students with a Scientific Method Poster.
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Numbat Life Cycle Poster & Worksheets
Explore the life cycle of a numbat with a printable poster and Numbat Life Cycle Worksheet Pack.
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Species Survival! Science Colouring Pages
Explore the National Science Week 2024 theme with a set of three inspirational quotes colouring pages.
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Movement of Animals Sorting Activity
Classify animals based on their movement methods with a picture-sorting game.
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Animal Families Worksheet
Identify the names of female animals, male animals and their babies with an Animal Family Worksheet.
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Bowerbird Word Search
Explore the vocabulary surrounding the world of Bowerbirds with this printable word search.
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Nocturnal vs. Diurnal Animals Interactive Task Cards
Identify nocturnal and diurnal animals with an engaging, interactive task card game.
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Australian Desert Animals Mini Book
Read and learn about plants and animals in the Australian desert with a printable mini book for Year 1.
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Informational Penguin Booklet (F-1)
Chill out with a good book and build decoding and comprehension skills with a printable informational penguin booklet for Year 1.
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Classifying Animals Digital Learning Activity
Help students learn how to classify animals based on their characteristics with an engaging ‘Magic Looking Glass’ Interactive activity.
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Animals that Camouflage PowerPoint
Learn about animals that use camouflage to survive with an engaging Animals that Camouflage teaching presentation.