2nd Grade (page 211)

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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Leaf Rubbings

Enjoy an art activity that teaches students about the shape and function of leaves.

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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Cloning Plants

Show students how new plants can grow from a parent plant without the need of a seed.

Subjects:

Plants and Botany

Biology

Science

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Taking in Water and Minerals

Use these experiments to teach students about the process which carries liquid into a plant.

Subjects:

Plants and Botany

Biology

Science

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Little Joey Poetry Pack

Teach students about story sequence by rearranging the lines of the stanzas in correct order.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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WORKSHEETS

The Doll Shop Downstairs Historical Fiction Lesson

Help students identify and understand historical what fiction is, what function it serves, and how it is created. This…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

World War I (1914-1918)

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BOOK GUIDES

Holler Loudly Second Grade Classroom Guide

Integrate the tall tale Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith across your second grade curricula with the activities in…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Folk Tales

Children's Book

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Heartbeats Printable

Engage students with a science activity about the human body. Students will experiment with pulses to learn more about…

Subjects:

Circulatory System

Human Biology

Biology

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Bad Day at Riverbend Teacher's Guide

Your students will be delighted by the unique illustrations and storytelling in Chris Van Allsburg's Western, Bad Day at…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Wreck of the Zephyr Teacher's Guide

Consider the use of voice and the idea of ambiguity with your class as students read Chris Van Allsburg's The Wreck of…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Widow's Broom Teacher's Guide

Capture your students' imagination with these reading and writing activities for Chris Van Allsburg's The Widow's Broom.…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Zathura Teacher's Guide

Take a journey into outer space with your class by reading Zathura, an adventure story by Chris Van Allsburg that blends…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Space Exploration

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The Z Was Zapped Teacher's Guide

Review the alphabet and improve students' language arts skills with the lesson planning ideas in this printable…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Alphabet

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The Stranger Teacher's Guide

Guide discussion of character development and explore the elements of a mystery with the lesson planning resources…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Detective and Mysteries

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LESSON PLANS

Heartbeats Lesson

Students experiment with pulses to learn more about the human body.

Subjects

Science

Biology

Circulatory System

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NSTA Convention Newcomers' Page

A guide to attending the NSTA's outstanding regional and national conventions.

Subjects:

Science

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The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Use these lessons and activities to supplement lessons centered around The Teacher from the Black Lagoon, a fun book by…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading

Fiction

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Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Students will be introduced to more complex issues of story development while observing how a story without trouble is a…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading Instruction

Reading Comprehension

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Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One

By isolating basic story elements including setting, characters, problem, and solution show students the building blocks…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading Instruction

Reading Comprehension

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"I'm Thankful for..." List

Teaching students to free-associate and generate a list of things they are thankful for is a fun way to help your class…

Subjects

Creative Writing

Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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American Flag Bulletin Board

Help your students learn about the U.S. flag with this bulletin board.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Flags

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Brainstorming for Consensus

Employ this activity when you want to teach younger students how to brainstorm ideas.

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Amazing, Bending Wood

Use popsicle sticks to show students how wood bends without breaking.

Subjects

Sculpting

Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

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Book Snake

Reward students for reading by adding to the "Reading Snake".

Subjects

Reading Instruction

Reading

Reading and Literature

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