Science Teaching Resources for Year 2
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Bend, Twist or Stretch? Changing Materials Inquiry Activity
Explore materials, observe physical changes, make predictions, and share scientific observations with a hands-on Changing Materials Science Investigation.
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Tree Observation Worksheets
Record observations of trees in the local environment with a printable graphic organiser.
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Minibeast Scavenger Hunt- Outdoor Observation Activity
Investigate and observe insects and minibeasts with a printable Minibeast Scavenger Hunt Observation Activity.
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Nature Walk Brochure Template
Have your students explore their natural surroundings with this nature walk brochure template.
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Think Like a Scientist - Science Inquiry Game
Encourage scientific thinking and teach your students how to identify scientific questions with an engaging science inquiry game.
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Do I Have a Shadow? Activity (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while practising science inquiry skills with an engaging Predict and Observe Shadow Experiment for early learners.
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What Do Scientists Do? Teaching Slides
Discover what scientists do, the tools they use, and more with our 'What Do Scientists Do?' Teaching Presentation.
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Making Predictions in Science - Worksheets (Differentiated)
Introduce your students to making predictions in science with a set of differentiated Scientific Prediction Worksheets.
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STEM Thinking Prompts - Higher Order Thinking Skills Questions
Use our printable STEM Higher Order Thinking Question cards to improve scientific conversation and critical thinking skills in your students.
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Vertebrate vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint (F-2)
Explore animals with and without backbones with a Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint for early learners.
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Sink or Float Experiment Pack (F-1)
Explore properties of matter and boost science inquiry skills with a Sink or Float Science Experiment.
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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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Printable Windsock Craft Template - Stars
Make a fun Windsock Craft to observe wind movement inside and outside the classroom.
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Scientific Investigation Skills Worksheet
Help students begin the process of a scientific investigation with an introduction to the scientific method activity sheet.
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STEM Design Challenge - Build a Pirate Ship (1-2)
Inspire your early years students to build their a pirate ship with a STEM Design Challenge.
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Types of Physical Change - Science Sort
Sort examples of physical changes with a printable Types of Physical Change Science Sort.
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STEM Activity Graphic Organiser - Lower Years
Use this STEM Activity Graphic Organiser with your students when completing STEM challenges.
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STEM Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Use our free printable STEM vocabulary word wall to display essential STEM and STEAM-related vocabulary words.
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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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Plants and Animals Flashcards
Introduce your students to a variety of plants and animals with our printable flashcards.
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Gingerbread STEM Investigation - Build A Gingerbread Boat
Explore floating and waterproof materials in this Gingerbread STEM investigation embedded in a fun fairy tale story.
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The 5 Senses Posters
Learn about the five different senses with this poster pack for the classroom.
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Animal Classification Chart Worksheet
Help your little learners identify members of mammals, birds, fish, and more animal classes using a handy animal characteristics worksheet.
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Five Senses Digital Resource - Drag & Drop
Engage your students in learning about their five senses with an Interactive Digital Learning Activity.
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The 5 Senses Worksheets - Cut and Paste
Introduce your students to the five senses with a pack of printable 5 Senses Cut and Paste Worksheets.
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Insect Investigation - Parts of an Insect Activity
Take a peek at the features and characteristics of insects with an engaging Insect Investigation Lab activity.
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Vertebrate or Invertebrate? Game
Have fun classifying vertebrates and invertebrates with an exciting Google Slides Interactive Science Game!
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Features of Animals Write the Room Activity Pack (F-1)
Help your young students read and write about features of animals with a printable Animals and Characteristics Write the Room activity.
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Planet Research Templates
Explore the planets with these printable planet research templates to use with your students.
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Order the Planets Worksheet
Help students remember the order of the planets with this cut-and-paste style worksheet.
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Planet Bookmark
Help students remember the order of the planets with these personalised planet bookmarks.
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All About Bowerbirds Teaching Slides
Learn about the fascinating creatures that are Bowerbirds with this engaging and beautifully illustrated set of teaching slides.