Matter 2nd grade

It's all about Matter! That's what's it's all about today on my lil' ol' blog :) I created this Matter Flip-Flap book from a request that I received from a "bloggy friend." I taught Matter to my second graders for about 13 years and then they changed our science curriculum and they took the topic of Matter out of second grade...{insert sad face here}! I loved teaching about Matter and doing different experiments in my classroom. I think my favorite experiment was making oobleck with my…

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Learn a changing matter experiment you can easily do at school that is perfect for 2nd grade. This properties of matter ice cream in a bag science experiment is a delicious demonstration of temperature changes matter that students can eat at the end!

A fun and easy science experiment for teaching students the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas! This engaging activity uses a plastic water bottle, water, a balloon, and Alka-Seltzer tablets to demonstrate the states of matter in an exciting way. Watch as the reaction inflates the balloon and download a free printable page to enhance the learning experience. Plus, explore an additional Alka-Seltzer Snow Experiment and find more science and STEM ideas for the entire school year.

Teach about properties of Matter in 2nd grade! Little Science Thinkers has scripted lesson plans, activities, read aloud texts, and investigations to get your little scientists learning about properties of matter. #NGSS #2ndgradescience

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A fun and easy properties of matter cracker lab where students use their senses to observe, describe and then taste the physical properties of crackers.

Hello Everyone! I hope you're having a great weekend!! It has finally stopped raining here and we were able to get outside for a bit. The ...

Eating is the perfect way to learn about the states of matter! This second grade Next Gen Science lab is the perfect recipe for learning! Read about how we identified and observed changes in matter by making (and eating!) root beer floats!

These five states of matter activities are perfect to use in your upper elementary science class! These hands-on experiments, lessons, and ideas are just what you need for teaching states of matter in your classroom this year. Click the pin to learn more!