2nd Grade Lesson Plans (page 7)

Subjects:

Writing

Book Art

Architecture

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Me and My Shadow: Tracking Earth's Motion

Using their own shadows and the shadow of a paper child on a globe, students learn through a simulation how the sun's…

Subjects:

Science

Earth

Sun

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Making a Comet

The teacher mixes the ingredients of a comet to simulate the real thing for students.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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Little Turtle Poetry Pack

After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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The Lost Balloon Poetry Pack

Use this poem to help students distinguish the cause effect relationships developed in the poem, and predict what…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading

Poetry

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Cooperative Cooking

Teach students about cooperation by making a sandwich together.

Subjects:

Health and Safety

Nutrition

Classroom-Friendly Recipes

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How Are Clouds Formed?

Use this activity to teach students about the life of clouds.

Subjects:

Weather

Earth Science

Science

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Tracking a Hurricane

In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Hurricane

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The Butterfly's Story

Pretend you are a butterfly talking to a butterfly larva. Tell the larva how it will change as it grows up. Make…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Is This a Seed?

In this activity, students will learn how to identify seeds.

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Plants and Botany

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Coloring Plants

Demonstrate how plants receive water from their roots with this colorful activity.

Subjects:

Plants and Botany

Biology

Science

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Looking at Bees

Students can learn about bees and other insects by observing them on school grounds and around the neighborhood.

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Insects

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A Core Curriculum Guide for Penguin Young Readers: A Leveled Reading Program for Beginning Readers

Reach beginning readers with twelve lesson plans to use in conjunction with the Penguin Young Readers program. Written…

Subjects:

Early Reading

Reading Instruction

Reading

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Patricia Polacco Read-Aloud Curriculum Lesson Plans

Find support using Patricia Polacco's books as a read-aloud with lesson plans aligned to Common Core State Standards for…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Aloud

Children's Book

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Just a Dream Teacher's Guide

Encourage students to respect the environment with the lesson planning resources in this teacher's guide for Just a…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Environmental Science

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Valentine Cards

Make Valentine's Day cards with your students. They are sure to enjoy this holiday arts & crafts activity.

Subjects

Mixed Media

Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

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Make a Dried Bouquet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Rocks in My Pocket

Deliver a lesson plan that will have your students collecting rocks so they can learn about the mining industry and…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Labor

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Find the Pumpkins

Students make and hide pumpkins for their classmates to find in this simple Halloween game.

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The Witch's Wart

Play this game which is a Halloween version of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey."

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Dawdle Duckling

Use this detailed teaching guide while reading Dawdle Duckling to your students.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Peace Begins With You

Activities and resources to teach Peace Begins With You, written by Katherine Scholes.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Peace

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Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath

Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun arts & crafts activity for Christmas.…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Arts and Crafts

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Attendance and Lunch: A Simple Set-Up

An easy system for taking attendance and organizing lunch at the beginning of the day.

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